Chuck Jones SIGNED How The Grinch Stole Christmas Production Cel from 1966

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS by DR SEUSS. From the 1966 Special Directed by Chuck Jones.

With an LJE seal and a Charles Scott Gallery Letter of Authenticity. And we have a PRIZE one here. From the scene in which the Grinch is stealing the items from the houses of Whoville! He finds a cane he likes and uses in his theft! From around the 13:38 mark (depending on your version) - we've shown a screen capture of the moment it is used in the film.

It is signed by the legendary director Chuck Jones and has the Linda Jones Enterprises seal. The cel has some residue along the top from an earlier mounting. It is approximately 10.5" x 12.5".

We've paired it with a screen-grab color laser-print background from the scene (laser print background is legal-sized paper). Note: the reflection you see in the upper left corner of the matted view is from our scanner, it is not on the cel.

There is some line loss from age it is over 50 years old! 10.5" x 12.5".

We only use archival/acid-free materials that come in contact with your artwork, though our matting is not custom matting. On the one hand, Chuck Jones needs no introduction, on the other hand, it's incredibly impressive to see a few of his accomplishments laid out in one paragraph. He is of course one of the legendary directors of the classic Looney Tunes shorts from Warner Brothers that feature iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E Coyote, Yosemite Sam and more. He directed many of the WWII Private Snafu shorts, then left WB in 1962 to start his own company where he made a new series of "Tom and Jerry" shorts.

His company also made the classic Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

- Chuck personally convinced Dr Seuss to let his book be turned into an animated cartoon. His company went on to make many other animated classics like The Phantom Tollbooth, Rikki Tikki Tavi and later, Mrs. Along the way he won three Acadamy Awards, eventually also picking up a Lifetime Achievement Oscar. In 1994, one of his most acclaimed WB shorts, What's Opera, Doc? With Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd was voted the greatest cartoon of all time.

And in 1999 he founded the non-profit Chuck Jones Center for Creativity. He even has a star on the Hollywood walk of fame! Animation Art was meant to be used for production of a show or feature and it was handled as such during the production - it was not meant to be kept pristine for collectors.

So there may be flaws. If you'd like pristine artwork, please look at our wonderful Limited Editions. They are meant to be perfect poses of your favorite characters in new condition. Let us send you an invoice.

Once you pay for them we cannot combine them. While we do not do digital appraisals we are happy to answer questions you might have or consider your item for consignment.

And, as always, we will treat you how we want to be treated - with the highest level of customer service of any gallery. WE ARE FANATICAL ABOUT PACKAGING. So far we've never had an item arrived damaged. WE RECYCLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT - so you may find everything from wrapping paper to plastic shopping bags as your packing material.

WE NEVER compromise on the safety or cleanliness of your item, so rest assured we WILL get it to you in the shape it left us.