3000 LEAGUES IN SEARCH OF MOTHER : Original Animation Cel with Master Background (Nippon Animation, 1999)

Marco: 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother : Original Animation Production Cel Setup with Painted Background (Nippon Animation, 1999).

From the 1999 feature film based on the original 1976 anime series, this lot features an original production cel setup. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother originally debuted as part of Japan's World Masterpiece Theater, a television program showcasing animated adaptations of classic literary works such as Tom Sawyer, Little Women, The Moomins, and Anne of Green Gables, among many others. The program originally ran from 1969 to 1997 before returning for a second run from 2007 to 2009. The story follows Marco on his long journey in search of his mother.

This hand-painted 12-field animation cel is displayed over a beautiful hand-painted background in watercolor and gouache, affixed to a backing board with white archival tape.

Condition: Good. The hand-painted background shows a few marks toward the bottom right (see photos).

Size : 27 x 23 cm

The lot is sold unframed.

SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY