Last month, ASIFA-Hollywood, in partnership with animation industry artists, professionals and studios, announced the launch of AnimAID, a fundraising campaign to support those impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The initiative aims to provide critical funds to artists and professionals working within the animation industry, many of whom have lost their homes or faced major displacement due to the crisis. The campaign kicked off at the 2025 ASIFA-Hollywood 52nd Annual Annie Awards. Now, AnimAID will begin its next chapter, culminating in an online auction in part with Sotheby’s, set to take place in April 2025.

The auction will feature a treasure trove of rare and one-of-a-kind pieces of animation history tied to some of the most beloved films and television classics, including Snow White, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Beauty and the Beast, Avatar and more. The lots will include original drawings, paintings, animation cels, signed posters, maquette figures and unique experiences – all donated by leading studios — including The Walt Disney Company, Warner Brothers, DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, Pixar, and Paramount, among others — who, inspired by this remarkable cause, have come together to curate an exceptional selection of prized artworks and exclusive experiences from the world of animation. Highlights of the exhibition will span 90 years of animation history.

The exhibition will be open to the public from April 11–15, with the auction opening for bidding online from April 23–30. Proceeds will directly benefit over 70 animation families who have been affected by the disaster. All items will be offered with no reserve, with estimates ranging from $500 to over $25,000.

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For all other inquiries, please contact our specialist team at animaid@sothebys.com.