"Go On And Kiss The Girl!"

This one was bought at the same time as the "What Is It?" cel. I almost didn't get it because it was quite dim and the photograph they sent of it wasn't the best. Leslie convinced me that I would be happy with it, and I'm really glad she did! If you look at it in the right lighting (certainly not direct lighting!) it's a really good shot of the pair of them in the boat smiling, looking at each other and holding hands. It's also one of the few shots which actually shows both of them and some of the singing wildlife at the same time. I consider it a wonderful addition to my collection!

As you can see, really hard to get a good photo of. In the movie, the fireflies had airbrushed cels, which are missing here. The cel setup is curious too: One for the water, one for the boat, one for the couple, and two for the fireflies. I think that the overall thickness of the cels makes it that much more difficult to take a decent picture, and the flies are on the top. Removing them gives a clearer view of Ariel and Eric. Maybe it is best there's no airbrushed cels; you mightn't see anything at all! The thickness also makes the whole setup heavier to hold.

This piece cost $1500. Photographic background (original background sold at Sotheby's in 1990). Unframed in an ACME cardboard envelope. The authentication seal is on the right, towards the bottom.