Very Rare Animation Celluloid "Abel's Island" based on William Steig Book

Description: Created by Michael Sporn, this is original animation artwork, specifically created, hand colored and photographed for the making of the PBS Emmy nominated film "Abel's Island", which aired on February 11, 1989. Approximately 12,000 cels and 150 backgrounds were used in the making of this film of which only a limited number are available. Based on the novel by William Steig, this film tells the story of Abel, a mouse, who is thrown by the wind onto an island, and separated from his wife Amanda, for over a year. The film details Abel's struggle for survival in his desperate attempts to return home. The hope inspiring his courage to go on is the undying love he and Amanda share. The film was aired on PBS as part of the series, LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY and is distributed by Random House. This is Scene A 11, animated by Tissa David, background by Bridget Thorne, and directed by Michael Sporn. Seal of Authenticity from Michael Sporn Animation, Inc. is on the back. Measures 15.5" x 12.5" in frame (but can be shipped without).

Price: 450 USD

Location: New York, New York

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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Animation Studio: Michael Sporn Animation

Convention/Event: TV

Character: Abel and Amanda

Tradition: Western Animation

Signed: Yes

Custom Bundle: No

Title: Abel's Island

Item Length: 15.5"

Inscribed: Yes

Franchise: Abel's Island

Brand: Michael Sporn

Type: Production Art

Year of Production: 1989

Illustrator: Tissa David

Artwork Type: Production Cel

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original Production Art

Era: 1989

Item Height: 12.5"

Theme: Animation

Features: Certificate of Authenticity Included, Color Reproduction Background Included, Framed, Limited Edition, Matted

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Item Width: 2"