Disney Pinocchio 1940 Jiminy Cricket Courvoisier Original production cel hand

Description

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One-of-a kind Walt Disney Original Production cel, celluloid
Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio
1940
A disheveled Jiminy claims ignorance as the Blue Fairy makes her entrance. This image comes from the scene in which Pinocchio has found himself trapped in a birdcage and needs the help of the Blue Fairy.
Hand painted original production cel of Jiminy Cricket as he appeared in
Pinocchio circa 1940
.  View Size is 5 x 5.25 inches. Jiminy and Spring are 4 x 3.5 inches. The vintage paint is in very good condition, un-restored, original paint. G
ouache paint on nitrate celluloid.
This
Courvoisier set-up includes the original matting issued in 1940, with the word "Jiminy"________________  penciled on the matt.
Consistence with era.
Which was the standard design by the San Francisco Gallery located on
133 Geary Street in San Francisco, California
. Piece includes the original
Courvoisier
Certificate Of Authenticity, which we have mounted on the back.
BONUS:
Un-restored, original air-brushed Disney Studios
Courvoisier
background.
BRAND NEW Frame
Brand NEW Solid Wood Custom Frame and Custom
Archival Rag-mat
Matting.
New UV protection, Tru-view clear glass.
Overall frame size is 12 x 13 inches. Piece is finished off with black dust-paper backing. Wire hanger.
This piece is ready to hang out of the box!
It's the ultimate center piece of any animation art collection.
Buyers are responsible for understanding that this is vintage animation artwork that has characteristics that are NOT NEW. This is an antique, that is in typical antique condition, that is consistence with era it was created in. You buy antiques because they are imperfect, used and have wear. This is a vintage original production cel. It is vintage, not new. It is considered to be an antique. If you are not an experienced collector of vintage animation cels then this kind of piece is not recommended for you, the novice collector. There is no such thing as a 'mint' condition
Courvoisier
cel Set-up.
Inspect item closely, might have areas of missing paint or cracking which is normal wear for a 81 year old hand painted cel.  Because it is vintage and NOT new, is the precise reason why you want to collect and buy these pieces. Unfortunately, rookie buyers have un-realistic expectation of perfections.....for those of you who have that need for perfection, then you we recommend starting your collecting with a sericel.