Rare vintage 80s Ghostbusters cartoon animation cel

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Description

This lot features an original animation cel used in the production of a cartoon, depicting a male character from the "Ghostbusters" series. The image shows a profile portrait with a focused expression, on a transparent background typical of animation cels. The hand-painted layering technique is clearly visible, particularly in the fine contours and the texture of the solid color areas.

The character is identifiable by his voluminous brown hair and brown jacket with a green collar, as well as by the blue backpack adorned with a yellow tube, an iconic detail of the ghost-hunting equipment in the animated series. The cel is presented in a transparent protective sleeve, placed on a wooden surface. Two registration holes are visible at the top of the sheet, used for alignment during camera shooting.

At the top right, handwritten annotations "B7" and "B9" are present, typical of production tracking in animation studios. The quality of the lines, the graphic style, and the color palette are characteristic of 1980s animated series. This cel is an authentic element of the traditional animation process, distinct from modern prints or reproductions.

The visible side shows no inscriptions or signatures other than the technical annotations. No major defects are observed on the painted area, although the item may show normal signs of use or handling for an object of this period.

The piece is distinguished by the sharpness of the paint on the transparent medium and the presence of original technical elements, making it a rare testament to the artisanal methods of television animation from that era.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible painted surface shows no major missing parts or chips on this side. Some residual traces or marks may be present, without affecting the integrity of the main image.

Did you know? The animated series "The Real Ghostbusters" was produced from 1986 to 1991, extending the universe of the cult 1984 film. Cels, hand-painted on acetate, were photographed frame by frame to create the animation, with each drawing being unique and not identically reproducible.

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