Mickey Minnie Mouse Production Color Model Cel & Sericel Disney Studio Original Soda Pop Sweethearts

This exceptional pairing of original Disney Studio cels including a production color model and sericel showcase the beloved characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse in a unique artistic format titled, “Soda Shop Sweethearts.”

The production color model cel (12.5″ x 17″ top transparent layer –  12.5″ x 15″ main art on illustration board), meticulously hand-inked and hand-painted within the esteemed Ink and Paint Department in Burbank, serves as a critical reference for the color palette and design in the sericel release. This hand-painted (not printed like the sericels) color model cel was created at Disney’s world-famous Ink and Paint Department located on the Disney Studio lot in Burbank, and then later distributed by The Animated Animations Company, LLC in New York.

Due to the fact that only one or two color models/proofs are typically created for sericels, with one of which is always archived with the publisher, these are very rare parts of labor-intensive process that goes into creating a sericel and amazing pieces of art with a quality and execution that simply was not possible in screen-used production cels. Note, the hand notes in black marker on bottom of the top portion – “VALENTINE 2000 SERICEL” and “PRODUCTION COLOR MODEL”.

Complementing this piece is the certified sericel (10.75″ x 13.5″ and 11″ x 13″) which further emphasizes the intricate details involved in the reproduction process.

Together, these cels represent a significant aspect of Disney’s animation heritage and are a valuable addition to any collection.