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May 8, 2011 4:38 PM Subscribe
We have suddenly found ourselves in possession of a potentially-valuable signed animation cell. What's the best way to store it, and eventually frame and display it?
This is our first animation cell, and we want this piece of artwork to last (it's from Ralph Bakshi's "The Lord of the Rings", in case you're curious). Eventually we want to get it framed, but until we can afford to do that, it has to be stored. A bit of googling has given some contradictory information, however; should it be stored flat horizontally (with no weight on top), or vertically? How to prevent it from curling or letting the paint stick to whatever's next to it? Also, do I need to find some tracing paper to protect it, or can I leave it as-is (in a plastic bag with the background behind it and a piece of stiff cardboard behind that)?
Also, when the time comes to frame it, what's the best way to mount and display it that will protect it from damage? It's no authentic Snagglepuss, but it might be very valuable someday, plus we think it's cool and want to show it off.
Thanks in advance!
This is our first animation cell, and we want this piece of artwork to last (it's from Ralph Bakshi's "The Lord of the Rings", in case you're curious). Eventually we want to get it framed, but until we can afford to do that, it has to be stored. A bit of googling has given some contradictory information, however; should it be stored flat horizontally (with no weight on top), or vertically? How to prevent it from curling or letting the paint stick to whatever's next to it? Also, do I need to find some tracing paper to protect it, or can I leave it as-is (in a plastic bag with the background behind it and a piece of stiff cardboard behind that)?
Also, when the time comes to frame it, what's the best way to mount and display it that will protect it from damage? It's no authentic Snagglepuss, but it might be very valuable someday, plus we think it's cool and want to show it off.
Thanks in advance!
I would consider dropping these guys an email. Or contact Joe directly. He collects animation cells and I'm guessing either can answer your storage questions.
If you don't find an answer memail me and I will get in touch with him directly.
posted by cjorgensen at 5:08 PM on May 8, 2011 [1 favorite]
If you don't find an answer memail me and I will get in touch with him directly.
posted by cjorgensen at 5:08 PM on May 8, 2011 [1 favorite]
You could contact this gallery. They have similar cels for sale. Or Ralph Bakshi himself.
posted by Ideefixe at 11:53 PM on May 8, 2011
posted by Ideefixe at 11:53 PM on May 8, 2011
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posted by furtive at 4:59 PM on May 8, 2011 [1 favorite]