An original production cel of Ariel and Flounder from “The Great Sebastian,” an early episode of Disney’s The Little Mermaid television series first aired in 1992. The scene captures Ariel during Disney’s expansion of Atlantica beyond the original feature film, carrying the same sense of curiosity and warmth that defined the character during the studio’s renaissance era. The piece is further signed by Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, whose performance became inseparable from the character itself across both film and television.
Ariel appears here beside Flounder with the same expressive character construction established in the 1989 feature, carrying over the soft facial shapes, flowing hair movement and bright underwater palette that defined Disney’s renaissance-era animation. The television series adapted those cinematic designs into a faster-paced production environment while still preserving the warmth and readability that made Ariel one of Disney’s most recognisable animated characters. Flounder’s rounded silhouette and exaggerated reactions balance the frame in the classic Disney television style, where strong expressions and clean staging carried the energy of each scene.
Included alongside the cel are two original production drawings used during the animation process. These studio-used dougas preserve the animators’ graphite linework beneath the finished painted frame and document the progression from rough movement planning to photographed cel setup. Together, the materials offer a direct look into Disney’s traditional hand-drawn production workflow during the early 1990s television animation period.
Title: Ariel & Flounder
Film: The Little Mermaid TV Series - “The Great Sebastian”
Director: Dale Case
Character Design: Walt Disney Television Animation
Studio: Walt Disney Television Animation
Type: Original production cel with 2 matching production drawings
Medium: Hand-painted acetate cel with graphite production drawings on animation paper
Authentication: ORIOGI オリオギ certified. Includes Disney Certificate of Authenticity.
Condition: Minor age-related wear consistent with studio-used animation material. Production drawings included. No reproduction elements present.
