Original vintage 80s Ghostbusters cartoon celluloid rare

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot features an original animation cel, depicting four stylized characters in recognizable outfits from a fantastic and humorous universe. On the visible side, we can distinguish characters with sharp features and vibrant colors, including a red-haired young woman wearing a witch's hat, a green-faced young man in a vampire costume with a cape, a green-skinned man wearing glasses and an orange nose, and a red-haired child with glasses and equipment on his chest. The set is painted on a translucent sheet, typical of cels used in traditional animation from the 1980s.

The sheet is perforated at the top, with visible handwritten annotations ("71" and "A3"), confirming its use in animated production. The outlines of the characters are well-defined, the flat colors are uniform, and the graphic style evokes Western animation of the late 20th century. No background is present on this layer, which is consistent with the cel technique of the time.

The main colors observed are black, green, red, blue, and flesh tones. The costume details are meticulous: the main character wears a red medallion, the witch has a cape adorned with light patterns, and the character with glasses has equipment inspired by the ghost hunter theme. The entire piece is protected in a transparent plastic sleeve.

Several production inscriptions are visible at the top of the sheet, notably "71" and "A3," as well as registration marks used for traditional animation. No studio logo or brand is legible on this side.

This cel is of particular interest to graphic art and vintage animation enthusiasts, notably due to its distinctive 80s style and its clear visual link to the Ghostbusters universe, even if the presence of parody characters suggests a derivative or inspired production.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible surface shows no major apparent defects: colors remain vibrant, lines are sharp. Some minor marks or traces related to age or handling may be observed from certain angles. Protective sleeve included in the photo.

Did you know? Cel was the main medium for traditional animated cartoons until the widespread adoption of digital animation in the 1990s. Each cel represents a hand-painted image, superimposed on a background, creating the illusion of movement on screen. Animated series inspired by Ghostbusters have seen several adaptations, some with original characters and a parodic tone.

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