CLICK HERE FOR AUCTION LISTING!Based on Dr. Seuss' 1957 book of the same name, the animated TV special How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (aka Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!) debuted on Dec. 18, 1966 on CBS. Since that time, the Chuck Jones directed/produced short has become a beloved Christmas classic, airing annually on various networks throughout the years. Offered here is 2 cel setup featuring original hand-painted production animation cels, each on approx. 10x13" acetate sheet. Scene depicts combined 4.25x7.5" image area showing the Grinch in his Santa Claus outfit, gleefully rolling up a carpet filled w/Cindy Lou Who and her family's Christmas presents. This scene takes place around the 12:21 mark in the special, just after the Grinch plucks the star from atop the Who Family Christmas tree. Top cel w/Grinch image has been signed in black felt tip pen by Chuck Jones (1912-2002), who added "©1966 MGM" copyright below his signature. Cels have been attached to matching printed bkg. w/two pieces of white tape at top for overall size of 11x14". Produced and released in 2011 by the daughter of Chuck Jones - Linda Jones Clough - through her company Linda Jones Enterprises. Inc. Top cel (marked "75-106-006" at lower left) has Linda Jones seal while second cel (marked "A-1" and "23" at lower right) has impressed "LJE" company mark at lower left. Cels' paint remain complete and intact w/o any cracks or flakes and setup would make for an Exc. framed display. Comes w/Linda Jones COA w/matching cel number. Historic cel setup featuring one of Dr. Seuss' most enduring and popular characters, signed by the the man who helped bring the Grinch to animated life. An absolute must for any serious Dr. Seuss fan.
