Heritage's Anime Auction Features Over 1,200 Lots Led by Dragon Ball
Heritage Auctions is holding The Art of Anime, Vol. VIII Signature Auction from May 15 to 17, featuring more than 1,200 lots. The sale spans influential anime works, with a focus on Dragon Ball, which first aired in Japan in 1986 based on Akira Toriyama's manga. Jim Lentz, Heritage's Vice President of Animation & Anime Art, called it one of the most comprehensive anime auctions ever presented. The event underscores the strength of the global market for original animation art.
Key facts
- Heritage Auctions holds The Art of Anime, Vol. VIII Signature Auction from May 15 to 17.
- The auction includes over 1,200 lots.
- Dragon Ball leads the auction, first broadcast in Japan in 1986.
- Dragon Ball is based on Akira Toriyama's manga.
- Jim Lentz is Heritage's Vice President of Animation & Anime Art.
- The sale spans influential anime works.
- The auction underscores the strength of the global market for original animation art.
- The event is described as one of the most comprehensive anime auctions ever presented.
Entities
Artists
- Akira Toriyama
Institutions
- Heritage Auctions
Locations
- Japan