LOONEY TUNES (1929 - PRESENT) - The Peter Longden Collection: Bugs Bunny Cartoon Annual 81 Original Hand-painted Artwork

Original hand-painted artwork by Peter Longden for the 1981 Bugs Bunny Cartoon Annual. This lot comes from the personal collection of renowned cartoon illustrator and author Peter Longden.

This lively, action-filled published piece is rendered on illustration board and inscribed in pencil with "EndPaper Bugs Bunny Annual '81" and in black ink with "Bugs Bunny Cartoon Annual". As well as Bugs Bunny, it features Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, Porky, and Elmer. The numbers "2" and "3" appear at either end of the board, identifying the piece as the artwork created for a double-page spread in the book.

A black-and-white print of the image, with the edition's title added and annotated in blue ink to suggest the colouring of the lettering, is taped over the original as an overlay. Dimensions: 42 cm x 30.5 cm (16.5" x 12")

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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: £400 - 800 M

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