



Up for sale is an authentic hand-painted production cel from Walt Disney's 1938 Academy Award-winning short film, Ferdinand the Bull. This cel was created and used in the actual production of the film, and was originally released through the prestigious Courvoisier Galleries. Film: Ferdinand the Bull (1938) - Academy Award Winner for Best Short Subject: Cartoon Character/Scene: Herald/trumpeter on horseback en route to Madrid (supporting character) Medium: Hand-inked, hand-painted cel on celluloid, placed over a Courvoisier-style background Size (framed): 9¾" x 11¾" approx. Framing: Professionally framed under glass (later frame, not original 1930s Courvoisier wood) Markings: Includes Walt Disney Enterprises authenticity label on the back, as issued in the 1930s-40s Condition: Cel paint remains stable with only minor aging visible to the background.
Please see photos for details. This piece is a rare survivor from the Golden Age of Disney animation. Courvoisier cels were among the first Disney artworks released to the public, making them highly collectible. Provenance: This cel was part of the official Disney/Courvoisier release program in the late 1930s.
The Walt Disney Enterprises label on the reverse certifies its authenticity.