"What Would I Give...?"

I almost didn't get this piece, not because I didn't like it, but because I couldn't afford it at the time. It was shown to me at the same time as my second and third pieces, but I could only afford two and I initially chose the other two.

The reason I managed to get this one in the end was because ACME accidentally sent me this one instead of the "Gee, You Must Have Really Been Through Something" cel. By the time they had realised their mistake, sent me the correct one and waited for me to get back from my holiday (they were pretty nice about it) I could feasibly afford this piece. I made a deal with Leslie Combemale to pay it off under a layaway plan (and managed to pay it off well ahead of schedule).

ACME was happy; they didn't have to reacquire the piece. But I must note: This was an exceptional situation. Neither ACME nor ArtInsights are in the habit of sending off pieces of artwork that you haven't bought in the hopes that you will buy it :P

I like this piece because it's another beautiful shot of Ariel, in a tender moment with Eric. Her eyes are full of love and she's actually singing (her mouth is forming the "v" in "give").

This piece cost $1800. It has no background, just a white sheet backing (the original background was a pan background and was sold with another cel at Sotheby's in 1990). Unframed in an ACME cardboard envelope. The authentication seal is in the bottom right-hand corner.