Framed Animation Art Appraisal

My Neighbor Totoro Rough Drawing by Hayao Miyazaki (Framed)

This item is a framed piece of animation art, specifically a rough drawing by Hayao Miyazaki related to the film 'My Neighbor Totoro'. The artwork is presented within a richly detailed, ornate gilded frame, which appears to be carved wood with a metallic or gold-leaf finish, exhibiting intricate floral or acanthus leaf patterns along its inner and outer edges. The frame itself has a significant depth and texture, suggesting a high-quality construction. Inside the decorative frame, there is a wide, black matboard that professionally showcases the central artwork. The matboard provides a stark contrast to the light-colored paper of the drawing, making it stand out. The drawing itself is a subtle line sketch, likely in graphite or pencil, on white or off-white paper. While the details of the sketch are faint, the visible lines indicate a character figure, consistent with the 'My Neighbor Totoro' theme, possibly showing the iconic Totoro character. Given the description 'Rough drawing by Hayao Miyazaki' and 'Year of release: 1988', this piece is a vintage example of pre-production animation artwork from a renowned director and studio. The overall presentation, from the elaborate frame to the professional matting, suggests this is a high-quality collectible or display piece, possibly from an exhibition or a limited-edition release. There are no visible condition issues from the provided image; the frame appears intact with its gilding well-preserved, and the matboard and artwork seem clean and protected under glass (though glass is not explicitly visible, it is implied by the framing style). The inclusion of production details such as 'Director: Hayao Miyazaki' and 'Production Studio: Studio Ghibli' further enhances its provenance and desirability.