Virgil Ross, Four Tweety Birds in an Interior

Updated August 22, 2026

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Lot number236
Estimate500.00 - 900.00 USD
AuctionInternational Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics
DateAugust 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT
Auction houseGallery Arts & Auctions Co.
LocationNew Mexico, New Mexico

Virgil Ross (American, 1907-1996) A charming depiction of four yellow Tweety Birds in various poses, set within a loosely sketched interior featuring a pink wall, a grey baluster, and a tiled floor. Tweety's iconic yellow plumage and orange feet are prominent against the muted background. Signed "VIRGIL ROSS" in the lower left. Unframed. Virgil Ross was a highly influential animator of the classic Warner Bros. era, renowned for his significant contributions to iconic characters. He spent over 30 years at Warner Bros., working under Tex Avery, Bob Clampett, and Friz Freleng. Ross is most closely associated with Bugs Bunny, having animated "A Wild Hare" (1940), considered Bugs Bunny's first appearance. Dimensions: Unframed: 8 1/16 x 10 3/4 inches Provenance: Private collection.

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