Porco Rosso Art Appraisal

Original Anime Cel from Porco Rosso (Fio Piccolo)

This item is an original anime cel from the 1992 Studio Ghibli film "Porco Rosso," directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The cel features an integral character from the movie, specifically a close-up of a young female character with striking, large eyes, presumably Fio Piccolo, given the context of "Another heroine of the film, 17-year-old Fio is straight with her detailing in one line." She is depicted wearing a light-colored, wide-brimmed straw hat and a plaid shirt in shades of light blue and white. Her hair, which appears reddish-brown, is tied back. The background in this particular presentation of the cel is explicitly noted as 'not original,' suggesting it may be a reproduction or a neutral matting rather than the hand-painted background that would typically accompany an original production cel. The visible dimensions are 130mm x 255mm (5.1" x 7.1.9"). The cel itself shows no obvious signs of significant wear, such as flaking, tears, or discoloration, maintaining vibrant colors typical of carefully preserved animation art. The item is displayed within a light-colored, possibly wooden or faux wood, frame with a simple, clean profile, suggesting it is presented for display or appraisal. The craftsmanship of the cel, being an original production piece from Studio Ghibli, indicates high quality and attention to detail inherent in traditional hand-drawn animation.