Pink Panther Cel Appraisal

Pink Panther Original Film Art Production Cel - 'Pot Head'

This is an original hand-painted animation production cel featuring the iconic character, the Pink Panther. The cel depicts the character wearing a grey pot on his head, viewed in profile against a background containing an apple tree and a stylized landscape. The artwork is presented in a professional gallery-quality display, featuring a black wooden frame with a gold interior fillet and a khaki-colored double mat. Below the artwork window, a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is mounted directly into the matting, identifying the piece as a 'Genuine piece of the Pink Panther's life created by the production artists.' A gold-toned brass plaque further identifies the scene as 'PINK PANTHER RARE PRODUCTION CEL "POT HEAD"'. Modern animation cels of this type were typically produced by transferring an animator's drawing onto a sheet of clear acetate (celluloid) and then hand-painting the reverse side with gouache or acrylic. The background appears to be a printed or hand-painted reproduction used to contextulize the cel. The condition appears stable, though there is some light visible surface wear on the matting and minor dust accumulation inside the frame. The colors of the Pink Panther's signature pink fur and yellow eyes remain vibrant, which is a key indicator of quality for vintage animation art. Based on the character design and framing style, this piece likely dates from the late 20th century.