Location:Propstore's Pop Culture - Art and Photography: London Spring 2026 Auction Title: LOONEY TUNES (1929 - PRESENT) - The Peter Longden Collection: Original Hand-painted Bugs Bunny Holiday Special 1979 Dice Game and TV Comic 1642 Cover* Artist:Peter Longden (All)
Media Type: Paint - Acrylic Art Type: Cover For Sale Status: For Auction at Propstore.com Views: 37 Likes on CAF:01 Comments:0 Added to Site: 2/9/2026
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Description
The original 1979 Bugs Bunny Holiday Special dice game and original cover for issue #1642 of TV Comic, both published pieces hand-painted by Peter Longden. This lot comes from the personal collection of renowned cartoon illustrator and author Peter Longden.
The dice game is rendered on an illustration board and inscribed in pencil, "Bugs Bunny Holiday Special 1979" and "Pages 24 & 25," indicating its designated placement within the 1979 Holiday Special. It features Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Sylvester, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, and Daffy Duck. The TV Comic #1642 cover is hand-painted on an illustration board, with select elements created as cutouts and affixed to the main composition, and is inscribed in pencil, "TV Comic 1642 Front Cover." It depicts Tom, Jerry, a fortune teller, and Roobarb.
The dice game exhibits discolouration consistent with age. Dimensions (dice game): 56.5 cm x 36 cm (22.25" x 14.25")
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About the Artist:
Cartoon artist and author Peter Longden has written twenty-two children's books and illustrated a further twenty-four, including several Noddy titles, Rupert the Bear, and a book by Jeffrey Archer. His own creations-Major Tom, The Fun Guys, Fruit and Veg, Cannelloni, Detective Duffy, and the Globs-showcase his playful approach to storytelling and character design.
Over four decades working on comics, annuals, and magazines, Longden built a substantial portfolio of original published work featuring beloved television and children's favourites such as Bugs Bunny, Postman Pat, Tom and Jerry, Budgie the Little Helicopter, Puppy in My Pocket, Jess the Cat, Spot the Dog, Charlie Chalk, and Bertha. His hand-drawn pieces remain noted for their charm, clarity, and classic cartoon craftsmanship.
Estimate: £250 - 500 M
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