Beezle-Nut Stew: The Art of Horton Hears a Who -- March 7th 2008 -- Wonderful World Animation Art Gallery

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Horton Hears a Who Production Cels 1

The gorgeous production cels within these pages are proof of Chuck Jones and Dr. Seuss’ creative vision for the beloved Horton and his Whos. This is an exciting opportunity to own unique and valuable works of art from one of the last century’s most noted film collaborations.

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a bird

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of a bird
Doing the bidding of the cantankerous Jane Kangaroo, this 'black bottomed bird' is swooping in to grab the flower stolen from Horton. He would then drop the clover into a field of clovers in one of the saddest scenes of the film. However, all was not lost as Horton's determination would again reunite him with his lost friends.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 750 (unframed).

CJCBZS1

a Who

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of a Who
This Who is the ultimate in multitaskers. In order to save their civilization from absolute destruction all of the Whos needed to make noise, but this Who also had dishes to do so she just snapped her toes. Coming from the pivotal moment in the story where the Whos are headed for a big, boiling bowl of Beezle-nut Stew this production cel has a great significance to the film. This section was looped so it had very few original cels making this one all the more special.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 700 (unframed).

CJCBZS16

Dr. Hoovey

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Dr. Hoovey
Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 750 (unframed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$150 a month.

CJCBZS58

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Master set-up of Dr. Hoovey
Key master set-up, production cel with matching background accompanied by keyed, timed drawing with color model indications. Depicts seminal moment in the film when Dr. Whovy is desperate to make enough noise so that everyone can hear the Whos and know that they exist. He find little JoJo and it’s his ‘Yopp’ that finally breaks through their world’s atmosphere and allows Horton’s jungle mates to hear them and realize that ‘a person’s a person, no matter how small.’
This character looks quite a bit like Chuck Jones with the hair and the glasses. Chuck Jones himself voiced the character of Dr. Hoovey as well as Horton.
The frame measures 21" x 35".
Price is reflective of the art only--the piece comes with the frame pictured. There is no change in price due to the frame--it can be de-framed upon request at purchase, but it will not change the price of the piece.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 3350 (framed).

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Horton

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Horton
Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 1150 (unframed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$230 a month.

CJCBZS50

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Horton
Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 1000 (unframed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$200 a month.

CJCBZS48

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Horton
In the beginning of the film when we first meet our unlikely hero, we find him here, bathing in the stream on a carefree afternoon. Horton seems to have quite a great life, but soon the introduction of the Whos and the interference of Jane Kangaroo will turn things upside down.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 900 (unframed).

CJCBZS21

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Master set-up of Horton
Here is a magnificent set-up of these three cels on this pan background which measures This is a key master set-up on a 12 field pan background, which measures 9.5" x 52" and shows three progressive cel set-ups. Again, this is an excellent example of Maurice Noble’s skill with design, layout and color, all coming together to move the story forward.
The frame measures 19" x 62".
Price is reflective of the art only--the piece comes with the frame pictured. There is no change in price due to the frame--it can be de-framed upon request at purchase, but it will not change the price of the piece.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is Pan
US$ 8200 (framed).

CJMBZS5

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Horton
"On the fifteenth of May, In the jungle of Nool, In the heat of the day, In the cool of the pool, He was splashing Enjoying the jungle’s great joys When Horton the Elephant heard a small noise." The opening lines of the film which accompany this production cel say it all.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 900 (unframed).

CJCBZS17

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Horton
The film begins with the lines, "On the fifteenth of May, In the jungle of Nool, In the heat of the day, In the cool of the pool, He was splashing Enjoying the jungle’s great joys When Horton the Elephant heard a small noise." and from such auspicious beginnings launches one of the greatest tales of faith and determination ever told.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 900 (unframed).

CJCBZS18

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Horton
This production cel comes from one of the first frames in which Horton hears the Who. His ears are perked up and his eyes are looking to see what it was he heard. Soon Horton would realize there was nothing to see, for it was not what he heard, but the Who.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 900 (unframed).

CJCBZS19

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Horton
In one of the most comedic turns in the film, Horton lets loose a devastating sneeze to the delight of all those watching, but the dismay of everyone in Whoville. This seen serves as a great example of how the tenderness of Dr. Seuss and the comedic timing of Chuck Jones blended perfectly to make heartwarming silly scenes.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 900 (unframed).

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Horton animation Production Cel with a Preliminary Background

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel with a preliminary background of Horton
Horton runs after the black bellied bird who has stolen the speck!
The frame measures 20" x 22".
Price is reflective of the art only--the piece comes with the frame pictured. There is no change in price due to the frame--it can be de-framed upon request at purchase, but it will not change the price of the piece.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 3850 (framed).

CJMBZS2

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Horton
Horton doesn't just hear Whos, he talks to them too! He may not be able to see them, no matter how close he looks, but Horton knows they are there. Like his creator, Dr Seuss, Horton holds his beliefs close and his friends even closer.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 1150 (unframed).

CJCBZS15

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Horton

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 900 (unframed).

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Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Horton
Having been burnt by Hollywood in the past, Dr Seuss was wary of having his books turned into films. That was until he met with Chuck Jones and knew his works were safe in the masters hands. This amazing cel of Horton's first interactions with the Whos proves that Seuss was right to trust Jones.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 1150 (unframed).

CJCBZS11

Jane

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Jane and Juyner
Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 800 (unframed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$160 a month.

CJCBZS59

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Jane
Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 750 (unframed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$150 a month.

CJCBZS56

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Jane and Junyer
Hopping to see what all of the fuss is, this is the typical 'nosey' neighbor who stirs up trouble with gossip and rumors! Jane is the bane of Horton's existence, but of course the lovable elephant couldn't hold it against her and neither can we.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 800 (unframed).

CJCBZS20

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Jane and Junyer
The amazing talented June Foray provided the voice of this pesky, Horton doubting kangaroo. Jane, and her little one, would prove to be a great problem for Horton, but even she could not doubt the elephant after hearing the Who. By the end of the film, these two Roo's are firm believers in the tiny Whos.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 800 (unframed).

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Jo Jo

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of Jo Jo
Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 750 (unframed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$150 a month.

CJCBZS55

The Wickersham Brothers

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Production cel of The Wickersham Brothers
Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 950 (unframed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$190 a month.

CJCBZS57

The Wickersham Brothers animation Key Master Set-up

Horton Hears a Who (1970)
Key master set-up of The Wickersham Brothers
A fun set-up of these wily characters, The Wickersham brothers were not meant to be ape/monkey-like per a directive from Dr. Seuss—but were to have been more human and not mean, they’re not meant to scare you.
The frame measures 20" x 22".
Price is reflective of the art only--the piece comes with the frame pictured. There is no change in price due to the frame--it can be de-framed upon request at purchase, but it will not change the price of the piece.

Signed by: Chuck Jones

The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 3250 (framed).

CJMBZS1

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