Vintage Ghostbusters Animation Cel - Original Slime Drawing

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Description

Here offered for sale is an original animation cel from the animated series "Ghostbusters" (SOS Fantômes), typical of productions from the 1980s-1990s. This cel features a male character seen from the front, wearing a light blue sweater and dark pants, with his face and hair partially covered in a green substance, evoking the characteristic slime effect of the series. The character's expression, pinching his nose, and the presence of this green material accentuate the humorous and dynamic style typical of animation from that era.

The transparent acetate sheet clearly shows the traditional cel technique: the linear drawing, visible in the background, and the coloring applied to the front. The preparatory sketch in the background (brown/red and black ink) reveals the work of the animation studio, with handwritten annotations visible at the top of the sheet ("S.D", "A4", and a reference "BYS"). The standard perforations at the top of the cel confirm professional use for mounting on an animation stand.

The character is depicted from the waist up, facing forward, against a completely transparent background, allowing for direct integration onto backgrounds during production. The colors are bold and well-preserved, with a strong contrast between the brown hair, pale blue sweater, and bright green slime. The vintage aspect of the item is enhanced by the slight patina of the support and the presence of handling marks related to studio use.

This cel is an authentic example of traditional animation craftsmanship, before the widespread adoption of digital technology. It is a unique, hand-painted piece, used in the production of an episode of the animated series Ghostbusters (SOS Fantômes). The visual aspect is faithful to the aesthetic of cartoons produced during the vintage period, recognizable by the strong lines, saturated color palette, and typical visual effects of the 80s-90s.

Technical marks and registration pegs are also visible on the upper part of the cel, testifying to its use in professional production. No background is visible on the sheet, which is typical for cels intended to be superimposed on separate backgrounds.

Condition

This animation cel is used and sold as is. The item shows slight handling marks on the transparent sheet, as well as some superficial marks or wear related to its use in the studio. The character's colors remain vibrant and well-defined.

Did you know? Cels were used in traditional animation until the early 2000s. Each image was hand-painted on acetate sheets, then photographed to create animated sequences. The series "The Real Ghostbusters" (SOS Fantômes) was one of the emblematic productions using this technique, broadcast from 1986.

AFW Reassurance

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