Vintage Ghostbusters Animation Cel – Original Ghostbusters Drawing

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Description

This document is an original animation cel, used for the production of a "Ghostbusters" cartoon series. The cel features a hand-painted illustration on a transparent surface, typical of traditional animation techniques. In the lower right part, a male character can be seen in a blue-green jumpsuit with a backpack, probably a member of the Ghostbusters team, recognizable by his voluminous blonde hair and the equipment worn on his back. The silhouette is crisp, with well-defined outlines and flat, solid colors characteristic of 1980s-90s animation.

The cel sheet is rectangular, with three visible perforations at the top, intended for alignment on an animation table. There are handwritten annotations and technical markings in the upper right corner, indicating its use in the studio. The rest of the surface is blank, according to common practice where each cel only features one or a few elements of the background or character to facilitate frame-by-frame animation.

The dominant color of the character is a pastel blue-green, with pink details on the collar and cuffs, and touches of black and beige. The facial expression is visible, as well as the character's posture, standing, slightly turned to the right (viewer's perspective). The transparency of the cel suggests the surface on which it is placed, here a wooden background under natural light. The piece is placed in a protective plastic sleeve.

In the upper area, technical marks are visible: a handwritten number or symbol, most likely for identifying the animation sequence or shot, as well as a stylized logo. No printed text or studio logo is legible, but the style corresponds to Western production of the 80s-90s.

Condition

This animation cel is used and sold as is. The visible surface shows some light handling marks and discreet imperfections, with no major impact on the illustration. Transparency and colors remain vibrant. Protective sleeve included in the photo.

Did you know? The cel technique was the standard for traditional animation until the 1990s. Each movement of a character was hand-painted onto a transparent sheet, superimposed over a fixed background. Original cels from cult series like Ghostbusters are now sought after for their historical and artistic value, with each piece being unique.

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