Casper the Friendly Ghost- SIGNED Myron Waldman Hand-Painted Cel – Prototype

A 12-field hand-painted prototype cel entitled “How to Win Friends.” This cel features Casper the Friendly Ghost education his graveyard friends on the finer points of relationships. Casper the Friendly Ghost made his first cartoon appearance in 1945. The image was taken from an original sketch by Myron Waldman and is numbered Pro/1 and authorized by MCA/Universal. Waldman (deceased) had over 70 years of experience in the field of animation, having worked as a head animator at Fleischer Studios in the 1930’s during the Golden Age of Animation and later at Paramount’s Famous Studios.  He is renowned for his work on some of the best Popeye, Betty Boop and Casper the Friendly Ghost cartoons.   Is presented registered to a lithograph background in a protective sleeve with a certificate of authenticity. 12.5×10.5 *