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Dr. Seuss Grinch Art Leads Heritage's Pop Culture Auction

market-auction · 2026-06-04

Heritage Auctions is set to auction a significant assortment of original artwork from the 1966 television version of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas during its event, The Art of Everything Cool — Vol. VIII, taking place from June 19-21. This auction boasts over 1,200 items, including animation, comic art, and pop culture collectibles. Among the Grinch items is what is thought to be the largest collection of original hand-painted Master and Key Master backgrounds ever made available at auction, in addition to production cels, animation drawings, layouts, storyboards, and limited editions. This event coincides with the 60th anniversary of the book's initial release.

Key facts

  • Auction dates: June 19-21, 2025
  • Over 1,200 lots in the sale
  • Includes original artwork from Chuck Jones' 1966 TV adaptation
  • Largest group of original hand-painted Master and Key Master backgrounds from the special ever auctioned
  • Also includes production cels, animation drawings, layouts, storyboards, and limited editions
  • Celebrates the 60th anniversary of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  • Auction is Heritage's The Art of Everything Cool — Vol. VIII Signature Auction
  • Focus on animation, comic art, and pop culture

Entities

Artists

  • Dr. Seuss
  • Chuck Jones

Institutions

Locations

  • Mount Crumpit

Sources