Original Care Bears Production Animation Cel - Friend Bear

This item is an original hand-painted production animation cel featuring 'Friend Bear' from the Care Bears animated series, likely dating to the mid-1980s. The piece depicts the character in a sitting pose, rendered in a warm peach or light orange color with two sunflowers on the belly badge. The cel is executed on transparent cellulose acetate and includes a distinctive ink signature in the lower right corner, likely that of a creator or show official, though it appears to be a multi-signature designation often found on limited edition releases or studio-certified cels. The artwork is professionally matted with a double-border color-coordinated scheme and housed in a rounded pink lacquer-style frame. The condition appears stable with vibrant pigment retention and no visible yellowing of the acetate or 'vinegar syndrome' deterioration, though there is a slight glare on the glass from external lighting. The craftsmanship reflects the classic hand-inked and painted techniques used by Nelvana or DIC Entertainment during the period. The inclusion of the original frame and professional matting suggests this was sold as a collectible piece of television history.