1997 M&M Mars Will Vinton Animation Art Lithographs Set 3 Framed COA /2500 For Sale

RARE 3-PIECE M&M’S / MARS ANIMATION ART COLLECTION — ALL THREE SOLD TOGETHERA fantastic opportunity for the M&M’s collector, advertising-art collector, or animation enthusiast.Offered here is a coordinated set of three original 1997 M&M’s/Mars limited-edition animation-art lithographs, professionally presented in matching character-color frames and mats.The collection features:• Red frame — Red & Yellow M&M’s characters — #1787 of 2500
• Green frame — Green M&M’s character — #142 of 2500
• Blue frame — Blue M&M’s character — #1199 of 2500ALL THREE PIECES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING AND ARE BEING SOLD TOGETHER AS ONE COLLECTION.These are not modern reproduction posters or generic M&M’s decorative prints. The Original Certificates of Authenticity for these collectible lithographs were produced exclusively for M&M’s Chocolate Candies and were created from actual imagery seen in the original television commercials.The M&M’s brand characters featured in these pieces were brought to life by the artists of Will Vinton Studios, the pioneering animation studio known for its dimensional animation work and its major role in bringing the classic M&M’s characters to television.ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES OF AUTHENTICITYEach of the three framed lithographs retains its original Certificate of Authenticity firmly attached to the back of the frame.The certificates identify each piece as part of a limited edition of 2,500 and bear the names/signatures of:Paul S. Michaels — Franchise Vice President, M&M/Mars
Craig Wolfe — President, Name That Toon
Will Vinton — President, Will Vinton StudiosImportantly, the certificates have remained attached to the backs of the individual pieces and have not been removed for photography.THREE DISTINCT PIECES — ONE COORDINATED COLLECTIONRED — Red & Yellow characters with matching red frame and mat accent
GREEN — Green character with matching green frame and mat accent
BLUE — Blue character with matching blue frame and mat accentEach framed piece measures approximately 11” wide × 9” tall.CONDITIONThese are vintage pieces dating to 1997 and are being sold in their current, original framed condition.Please examine all photographs carefully. The listing photographs show the actual three pieces you will receive, including close views of the fronts, frames, backs, original backing material, hanging hardware and attached Certificates of Authenticity.Any normal signs of age, storage or handling visible in the photographs are part of the actual items and have not been concealed.INCLUDEDYou will receive:1 Red framed M&M’s animation-art lithograph — #1787/2500
1 Green framed M&M’s animation-art lithograph — #142/2500
1 Blue framed M&M’s animation-art lithograph — #1199/2500Three framed lithographs in total, each with its original attached COA.THE COLLECTION WILL NOT BE SEPARATED.A distinctive piece of 1990s M&M’s advertising and animation history and an especially attractive display for an M&M’s, Mars, advertising, animation or Will Vinton collector.