Yer Out!
$1,600.00
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There’s an immediate wink to the viewer in this scene — mischievous, quick, and entirely theatrical. Multiple hand-painted cels of Bugs Bunny thread through a packed theater row, each figure caught at a different beat of the same comic escape: tugging at hats, squeezing past shoulders, and offering his trademark, rueful grin. The warm reds and golds of the auditorium and the sparkling chandelier overhead give the composition a plush, old‑cinema glow that makes the sequence read like a single fluid gag. Because the figures are repeated across the width, you sense motion and timing more than a static pose; the result recreates that animator’s impulse to stage a joke visually. It’s a lighthearted piece that celebrates personality and showmanship—perfect for anyone who enjoys the charm of classic cartoon timing and the pleasure of a small, perfectly executed prank.
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About Scuse Me, Pardon Me
Classic animator, Virgil Ross, who is best known for his distinctive style, character personality and fluid animation, recreates the true sense of animation in this multiple image limited edition series entitled, the œSequential Series. This artwork was inspired by the 1949 cartoon, œHare Do. This hilrious image finds Bugs attempting to elude Elmer Fudd when he spots an empty seat and gets there as only he can¦by climbing over annoyed theatre partrons, giving us one of his more classic phrases, œScuse Me, Pardon Me.
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About the Collection
Classic animation art comes to life with expressive character motion and fluid hand-drawn techniques that define the golden age of animation. Vintage cartoon artwork and animated character sketches showcase the charm and humor of Looney Tunes and Warner Bros. classics, preserving the dynamic energy of traditional animation. Each piece captures movement and personality through meticulous line work and signature animation style, bringing beloved characters to life in storyboard illustration art and original animation cels. These collectible works highlight the artistry behind character-driven storytelling, blending humor, precision, and timeless appeal. Whether focusing on iconic Warner Bros. animation or the rich history of expressive cartoon illustrations, this animation legacy continues to captivate fans and collectors alike.
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Image copyright © 2026 by Virgil Ross.
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Virgil Ross began his animation career in 1920 with Winkler Studios in the late 1920s, then went on to Ub Iwerks, where he rose from the rank of in-betweener to animator and worked with Tex Avery. In 1935, Ross and Avery left Ub Iwerks and joined Warner Bros. Ross and Avery created the first Bugs Bunny animated short, "A Wild Hare" in 1940, which brought Bugs his first Oscar nomination. After stints with other Warner Bros. directors such as Chuck Jones and Bob Clampett, Ross, in 1942, began a long career with Friz Freleng s unit, where he animated over 230 cartoons, many of which were nominated for Oscars. In fact, four Ross-animated cartoons won Oscars - "Tweety Pie" (1947), "Speedy Gonzales" (1955), "Birds Anonymous" (1957), and "Knighty Knight Bugs" (1958). "Knighty Knight Bugs" was Bugs Bunny s only Oscar-winning performance. Known for bringing personality into the characters he animated, Ross style is said to be one of the finest examples of personality animation in the world. Ross, who died in 1996, had said his favorite animation effort was "Rhapsody Rabbit," in which he played some of the cartoon s classical music and honky-tonk tunes.
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