Lot 618
  • 618

TEZUKA PRODUCTION, MUSHI PRODUCTION | Original Drawings by Osamu Tezuka (5 works), Astroy Boy Animation Cel and Sketch & Tin Toy

Estimate
100,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description

  • Original Drawings by Osamu Tezuka (5 works), Astroy Boy Animation Cel and Sketch & Tin Toy
  • acrylic on cel; pen on paper; tin
  • i) cel image: 25.5 by 36 cm.   10 by 14 1/8  in.   sketch: 23 by 27 cm.   9 by 10 5/8  in.ii) original drawing: each 24 by 17 cm.   9 1/2  by 6 5/8  in.iii) toy: 31 (H) by 16 by 11 cm.   12 1/4  by 6 1/4  by 4 3/8  in.
  • Executed circa 1980s.
original drawing: three works signed by Osamu Tezuka

Provenance

Private Collection, Japan Original drawings (5 works) are accompanied with certificate of registration issued by Osamu Tezuka Works of Art Registration Meeting

Condition

These works are in good conditions overall. Original drawings: Gentle discolouration and faint foxing spots are evident to all works, inherent to the age of the medium. Only close inspection reveals minor scratches and creases occasionally found on all works. Animation Cel: There are minor abrasions to the top left corner, and faint creases along edges/ Sketch: There are minor creases along the bottom corners and faint foxing marks, consistent to the age of the medium. Tin toy: There are minor wear to the edges, consistent to the age of the medium.
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