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Sale 30

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction


Autographs & Memorabilia
 
 
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Lot 1403
Autograph Album "Quilt". A unique 23 x 21½ in. swatch of blue denim that belonged to Mary Sullivan, a wardrobe seamtress who worked for John Barrymore and the playwright Edward Shelton, autographed by actors and other prominent personnages. She subsequently highlighted many, but not all of the signatures in white thread. The "cast" of signatories includes: Eleanora Duse, John Drew, Ethel Barrymore, Ignace Paderewski, William Gillette, Maud Adams, William Faversham, Julia Marlowe, Beatrice Stella Campbell, Marcella Sembrich, Viola Allen, Jan Kubelick, Robert Edeson, Leslie Carter, and James K. Haskell. Some of the signatures are dated 1901 or 1902. With a letter of provenance from Ms. Sullivan's great nephew. A unique piece of theater folk art.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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Lot 1404
Bernhardt, Sarah. Inscribed Visiting Card Signed. 3½ x 2¼", on cream card stock with black border. Daintily inscribed, "Would you be so kind as to admit the person who presents this card./ Sarah Bernhardt/ the 24th of April 1886." . Mounting traces on verso.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
Acquired at Altman's, 10/77.

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Lot 1405
Bernhardt, Sarah (1844-1983) French actress with an international following; called the "Divine Sarah." Cabinet Photograph Signed and Inscribed to Freitas, the photographer in Buenos Aires who took her "very admirable photograph," 1901, 6¾ x 4 in. A full length, seated, left profile. Photographer's imprint in photo and on mount. Overall toning.
Estimated Value $200 - 400.
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$144
Lot 1406
Bogart, Humphrey - Bow tie, Handkerchief, and Cards. From Humphrey Bogart's personal wardrobe: a black silk adjustible bow tie with white dots, and an ecru silk dress handkerchief with plaid, bronze trim, 21 x 20". These two items with provenance from Doug Weigand, owner of A Star Is Worn. Accompanied by a deck of Hamilton cards in the original red and dull-gold box. The cards were part of the estate of Verita ("Pete") Peterson Thompson, who claimed to be Bogie's lover, friend, and confidante, as well as his toupee-maker and hairdresser. According to Pete, she and Bogie used to drink and play cards at her house in Burbank. A letter of provenance from Richard Wilson of Norma's Jeans is included.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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$460
Lot 1407
Bogart, Humphrey - Monogrammed Cigarette Case/Lighter. Chromed combination cigarette case/lighter by Ronson, 4¼" high by 2½" wide by ½" deep, with "HB" monogrammed on the front center. The lighter was given as a gift to Claire Gaynor by Gordon Bau, who was head of makeup for Warner Bros. The story of how Mr. Bau obtained the lighter from Humphrey Bogart is written in a letter by Ms. Gaynor, which is included with the lighter/case. In part: "…Gordon was a guest at an auction given by members of the Motion Picture Industry to raise money for charity. Bogart was there and Gordon went over to say hello. Bogart offered Gordon a cigarette. At that moment some people came over and surrounded Bogart. He handed the case to him - without thinking Gordon put it in his pocket. The next day when Gordon called to say he had the lighter/case he was told Bogart was out of town. It was several months before he got in touch with Bogart who told him to keep the lighter. With typical Bogart humor he suggested that Gordon try to acquire some more lighters - including a gold lighter used by one of the top studio executives…."
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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Realized
$5,060
Lot 1408
Bogart, Humphrey - Silver Drinking Chalice. German silver drinking chalice engraved, "Bogey's Chalice / Love, Vera," 5 7/8" high and 3" in diameter across the base and the lip. The chalice is decorated with a German coin (3 marks) featuring Kaiser Wilhelm II, which is incorporated into a raised, floral, arabesque design encircling much of the bowl. The engraving is in the area of the bowl without decoration. The chalice is obviously much used; one area of the lip is dented. The "Vera" who gave Bogart the chalice was Verita Peterson Thompson. She claimed that she was Bogie's lover, friend, and confidante, as well as his toupee-maker and hairdresser. Bogie was married to Mayo Methot when he and Vera (Bogie called her "Pete") met in 1942. Bogie would often come to Vera's house in Burbank and doubtlessly used the chalice there. It was part of Vera's estate when she died; a letter of provenance from Richard Wilson of Norma's Jeans is included. Also accompanied by a copy of the book, Bogie and Me that Verita (Peterson) Thompson wrote about her relationship with Humphrey Bogart. A very personal "Bogie" memento.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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$2,645
Lot 1409
Bogart, Humphrey - Wool Cap. "Paperboy" style, houndstooth wool cap with bill and leather sweatband. Lining has "Lee Fifth Avenue…Silverwoods / Southern California." The cap was part of the estate of Verita Peterson Thompson, Bogie's toupee-maker and hairdresser, who claimed that she was also his lover, friend, and confidante. A letter of provenance from Richard Wilson of Norma's Jeans is included. Bogie was married to Mayo Methot when he and Verita (Bogie called her "Pete") met in 1942; he would often come to her house in Burbank. They remained friends until Bogie's death in 1957. In December 1956 Vera Peterson married movie producer Walter Thompson, who died (also of cancer) in 1975. In 1982, Verita wrote a book, Bogie and Me about her relationship with Bogie.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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Realized
$863
Lot 1410
Bolger, Ray (1904-1987) Singer, dancer, star of stage and screen, best known as the "Scarecrow" in The Wizard of Oz (1939). Three items: A 10 x 8 in. publicity still from MGM Signed and Inscribed, "To Jim Sincerely Ray Bolger" (minor soiling); an Autograph Letter Signed on personal letterhead, Beverly Hills, Dec. 8, 1975, reminiscing about his beginnings in show business in 1926; and a 1943 "Playbill" for By Jupiter, in which Bolger starred.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Realized
$259
Lot 1411
Cagney, James (1899-1987) First Day of Issue page Signed "Jim Cagney", postmarked Beverly Hills, CA, May 27, 1975, with a D.W. Griffith 10¢ stamp, 11 x 8½ in. These rare pages were made up specially by Sy Kessler to commemorate D.W. Griffith's The Birth Of A Nation. Accompanied by a 12 x 8¾ in. photograph (trimmed) of Cagney and Priscilla Lane in The Roaring Twenties by Warner Bros. photographer Mack Elliott; verso has newspaper markings and a copy of the picture from the Oct. 13, 1939 Evening News.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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Realized
$252
Lot 1412
(Cohan, George) The Four Cohans. Vintage 10¾ x 13¾ in. photograph of The Four Cohans, composed of George M. Cohan, his sister, Josephine, and their parents, Jeremiah and Ellen, as they appeared in the play, The Governor's Son, which opened on Broadway on February 25, 1901, to tepid reviews. This was George M. Cohan's very first play. Stamp of photographer Byron Co. N.Y. on verso.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Lot 1413
Cohan, George M (1878-1942) Songwriter, playwright, actor, singer, and dancer. Oversized Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "To Tom McKnight with sincere good wishes / George M. Cohan," (New York, 1933), 17¾ x 13¾ in. (image is 13½ x 10½ in.). A wonderful portrait of Cohan, taken by Pinchot of NY during the production of Eugene O'Neill's Ah, Wilderness!. Mint condition. Cohan is generally credited with popularizing Broadway and making it a national, rather than regional, form. He was immortalized in the 1942 film, Yankee Doodle Dandy, starring James Cagney as Cohan. Some of his major hits were: "Over There" (written during World War I and for which he was presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor), "You're A Grand Old Flag," "Give My Regards to Broadway," and "I'm A Yankee Doodle Dandy."
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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Realized
$540
Lot 1414
Cooper, Gary (1901-1961) Autograph Letter Signed (October 29, 1943), 2pp, 6 x 4 in. Given to Western Union as a Day Letter to be sent to producer Winfield Sheehan in New York regarding a biographical role Sheehan wanted Cooper to play (possibly Eddie Rickenbacker in the 1945 film Captain Eddie). Cooper, who was starting a U.S.O. tour that would last until the beginning of 1944, writes that he has already done three biographies and feels "I should do a story of pure fictional basis." With the Western Union copy and a glossy 10 x 8 in. print of Cooper from a Hurrell negative, with Hurrell stamp on verso.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 1415
Crosby, Bing (1901-1977) American singer and actor. A collection of five letters: three Autograph Letters Signed and two Typed Letters Signed, all on personal letterhead, four signed "Bing" and one "Bing Crosby." Total of 6pp, 10¼ x 7¼ in., written from Hollywood, Pebble Beach, and his ranch in Nevada; one letter is dated 1948, one 1950, and the single envelope is postmarked 1949. All are addressed to Chet Sampson, a Grosse Pointe, Michigan resident who organized a caravan of cars each year to take high school boys and girls throughout the West. He knew many actors and often asked them to meet and greet the young people. The letters all regard Bing's offering the ranch's hospitality to the young people. Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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Realized
$288
Lot 1416
(Crosby, Bing) - Personal Pipe. A smooth-finish, billiard-shaped briar, with Bing's initials, "B.C." monogrammed on the hallmarked silver band. The 7½ inch, unused pipe was designed and produced to Bing's specifications by Merchant of London. Bing used one of these through many of his popular Crosby-Hope-Lamour "Road" movies and was pictured with one on the cover of Look and other journals of the 1950s and 60s. Accompanied by a leather pouch.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
Butterfield and Butterfield Bing Crosby Memorabilia Sale May 22-24, 1982, and Superior, November 15-16, 1997.

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Lot 1417
Durante, Jimmy (1893-1980) Pianist, actor, comedian, and singer; known for his large nose. Black and white 10 x 8 in. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "To Robby and Verna / Nice working with you - Hope to see you soon again, Jimmy," n.p., n.d.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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Lot 1418
Five Celebrity Checks. A collection of five Checks Signed by: Jack Haley (1975), Gene Wilder (1991), Doris Day (1947), Blake Edwards (1966), and David Hedison (1975). Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Lot 1419
Five Celebrity Checks. A collection of five Checks Signed by: Warren Beatty (1976), Rod Steiger (1958), Esther Rolle (1974), Red Skelton (1964), and David Niven (1952). Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Lot 1420
Five Celebrity Checks. A collection of five Checks Signed by: Jack Haley 1975), Ava Gardner (1972), Barbara Eden ((1983), Goldie Hawn (1974), and John McGiver (1970). Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Lot 1421
Five Celebrity Checks. A collection of five Checks Signed by Doris Day (1950), Ross Martin (1977), Barbara Eden (1983), Red Skelton (1964), Dorothy L[amour] Howard (1981). Fine.
Estimated Value $225 - 250.
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Lot 1422
Five Celebrity Checks. A collection of five Checks Signed by Ava Gardner (1967), Andy Griffith (1977), Jerry Van Dyke (1975), David Hedison (1976), and Carol Ladd (1973). Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Lot 1423
Five Celebrity Checks. A collection of five Checks Signed by: Henry Winkler (1989), Jamie Lee Curtis (1977), Genevieve Bujold (1994), JoAnne Worley (1969), and Rory Calhoun (1961). Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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Lot 1424
Gardner, Ava (1922-1990) American actress. Document Signed, noting and accepting an amendment to her contract for a movie tentatively entitled The Fair Bride, October 1959, 1p. quarto, onion skin paper. From Titanus SPA, Rome, addressed to Miss Gardner c/o William Morris Agency, Inc. in Beverly Hills, California. The letter corrects some typographical errors in the original agreement. Signed in blue ink. The movie was released as The Naked Maja and co-starred Tony Franciosa.
Estimated Value $200 - 400.
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Realized
$192
Lot 1425
Grable, Betty (1916-1973) Exclusive Agency Contract with MCA Artists, Ltd Signed "Betty Grable" in green ink, Los Angeles, March 17, 1959, 1 page folio (front and back). With copy of letter sent to American Guild of Variety Artists, stating that an executed contract is being sent, and a letter from AGVA acknowledging receipt. Accompanied by a glossy 10 x 8 in. print of Grable from a Hurrell negative, with Hurrell stamp on verso.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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Realized
$132
Lot 1426
Haley, Jack (1898-1979) American actor best known for his role as the Tin Man in the classic movie, "The Wizard of Oz." Check Signed, March 10, 1975, drawn on a "Lake Pillsbury Properties" and paid in the amount of $19.28 to Jefferson Motors, Inc. Signed in blue. Not affected by bank stamps.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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Lot 1427
Hepburn, Katharine (1907-2003) American actress. Check Signed, March 25, 1957, to Bessie Adams, her maid, for $63.72. Written on the Beverly Hills branch of the Bank of America. Bank stamp on the back shows through and lightly touches the top of a couple of letters in the signature. Checks signed by Miss Hepburn are rare.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Lot 1428
Hitchcock, Afred (1899-1980) Film director; "The Master of Suspense." Typed Letter Signed, "Hitch" on personal stationery, n.p., April 17, 1968, 1p. 9 x 6¼ in. To Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Rabwin, who had written to Hitchcock congratulating him on having won the Irving Thalberg Award (1967). Hitchcock thanks them for their letter, and asks facetiously, "Was Irving Thalberg something to do with the motion picture business? I can't remember." Marcella Rabwin was a socialite who had been David Selznick's secretary during the making of Gone With the Wind. Very fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Realized
$312
Lot 1429
Hope, Bob (1903-2003) Comedian, actor, and singer. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "To The Dr. - May this just be the start. Best - Bob," n.p., n.d. (c.1930s), 10 x 8 in. on 13¼ x 11 in. mount. A handsome portrait by Maurice Seymour of a fresh-faced Hope, inscribed to his agent (Louis Shurr) during the early years of his career. Figures on the lower edge of the mount do not touch the photo.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Lot 1430
Hope, Bob - Personal Golf Hat. Tan and beige golf hat personally owned and worn by the late Bob Hope, who was an avid golfer. The hat was part of "The Jane Withers Lifetime Collection of Hollywood Memorabilia," assembled over 60 years. Two Certificates of Authenticity are included: one from Jane Withers, and the second from Hollywood Prop Supply, signed by president Mark D. Sullivan.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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Realized
$132
Lot 1431
Jannings, Emil (1884-1950) First winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor. Postcard Photograph Signed in red pencil in the lower border, n.p., n.d. Jannings won the 1927/28 Oscar for two films: The Way of All Flesh and The Last Command.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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Lot 1433
Lamour, Dorothy - Original Hurrell Photo (1914-1996) Beautiful 14 x 11 in. photograph, No. 1 out of 110, numbered and signed by photographer George Hurrell. A luminous waist-up portrait of the actress who was best known for the five "Road" movies that she made with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. With an Autograph Letter Signed on personal stationery (Los Angeles, May 14, 1938), 1 page, 10½ x 7¼ in. To an admirer in New York. In part: "…I have just finished 'The Big Broadcast of 1938'…'Her Jungle Love' and 'Tropic Holiday'….Right now, I'm making 'Spawn of the North', and I believe that it is going to be a picture that men will like for the scenes…are laid in the fishing country of Alaska…." With transmittal envelope.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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Lot 1434
Lawrence, Gertrude. Photograph Signed and Inscribed to Tyrone Power: "Smile damn you, smile!! Gertrude Lawrence. Saipan, 1945," 9¾ x 13 in., matted and framed to 14 x 16¾ in. During World War II, Lawrence and Power were among the stars who traveled to various theaters of war to entertain Allied troops. This photo, which came out of Tyrone Power's estate, shows the two stars in military fatigues, making a radio broadcast. Lawrence, who was the first star of "The King and I" on the stage, is smiling broadly, while matinee idol Power's smile is not as broad. Her inscription urges him on.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 1435
Madonna. Project Angel Food Apron Signed "Madonna" in black ink. The apron is white with blue print and a white angel against a blue background. Project Angel Food provides meals to homebound people with AIDS. Madonna signed the apron to raise money for the group.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Christie's.

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Lot 1436
Madonna - Collection of Personal Jewelry. Collection of jewelry owned and worn by Madonna. The collection includes costume earrings, necklace and handkerchief from the "Material Girl" video. There are 21 sets of earrings (among these are 3 sets of "Maripol for Madonna" earrings on their original cards); 15 necklaces (including 4 "Maripol for Madonna" bracelet and necklace sets on their original cards and 2 other necklace and earring sets); 3 additional bracelets; a ring; a pendant brooch; and a "boytoy" belt. The jewelry is Madonn's early style, with lots of crosses, peace signs, etc. Accompanied by letters of authenticity. Maripol was the Material Girl's friend and jewelry designer who was responsible for Madonna's early, much-copied grunge look. Should be seen in person.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
Originally sold through Sotheby's as part of the Karon Bihari Collection.

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Lot 1437
March, Fredric (1897-1975) Stage and film actor. Autograph Letter Signed on personal letterhead, New Milford, Connecticut, September 5, 1972, 1p, 7¾ x 5¾ in. To comic writer Frank Jacobs: "It was indeed a happy 75th & you were kind to drop me a line. Thank you for your thoughtfulness…." Very fine.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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Lot 1438
Martin, Mary & Pinza, Ezio. 1949 Playbill for the hit Broadway show "South Pacific" signed by the stars of the show, Mary Martin and Ezio Pinza, on the front cover. Each signed vertically, Mary in blue ink, Ezio in green ink. A few blemishes do not affect signatures.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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Lot 1439
Martin, Mary & Russell, Rosalind. Head-and-shoulders Photograph of a young Mary Martin Signed, "Best wishes Always Mary Martin," by Murray Norman, N.Y., no date, 7 x 5 in. With a Check Signed, "Rosalind Russell," Beverly Hills, Ca., August 29, 1947, to a pool maintenance company for $46.13. One bank stamp lightly affects part of her first name.
Estimated Value $125 - 150.
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Realized
$58
Lot 1440
McDaniel, Hattie (1895-1952) Actress best known for her role as "Mammy" in Gone With the Wind. Watercolor Portrait Signed and Inscribed, "Lots of Luck and Success Always / Hattie McDaniel / 5/14/40," presumably to the artist Leonore Knight (who has signed the portrait), n.p., 9¼ x 4¾ in. Signed just three months after winning an Academy award for her role in Gone With the Wind. The watercolor has two images: at top as a glamorous movie star in white fur adorned with flowers, and at bottom, as she appeared in her role as "Mammy". Knight was a Los Angeles newspaper illustrator in the early 1920s. A wonderful display item.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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$1,438
Lot 1441
Modjeska, Helena (1844-1919) Polish actress; came to America in 1876. 20 x 16 inch Front of House Photograph Signed and Inscribed in the lower border, "Miss Mildred Aldrich--with love and best wishes of Helena Modjeska / 1896." Her repertoire included nine Shakespearean heroines, as well as Ibsen. Photographer's imprint by Stein (New York). Minor stain at bottom left corner. Housed in a 21 x 18 in. frame and ready for display.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 1442
Monroe, Marilyn - Nude Calendar Signed. Calendar Signed by Marilyn Monroe with a huge signature, some 3¼ in. high and over 6½ in. across. The photograph of Marilyn is Pose #1 from the "Red Velvet Collection," a series of nude poses taken by photographer Tom Kelley on May 27, 1949, before Marilyn became famous. The photo measures 19¾ x 15¾ in.; printed to the right is "Posed by Marilyn Monroe," and below the photo: "Golden Dreams." The 1954 calendar for Paramount Press, Inc. is 33 x 15 in. There is some wear to the bottom and to the edges of the calendar, but only one blemish on Marilyn--on her left thigh. The huge signature, signed in blue ink, begins on her left hip and continues into the red background. The calendar is attractively matted in gunmetal gray and framed in a black metal frame to an overall size of 47½ x 29½ in. Stunning!
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
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$17,250
Lot 1443
Monroe, Marilyn. Check Signed, n.p., July 1, 1960. Engraved "Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc." and paid to "20th Century Fox Film Corporation" for $71.35. Typed notation at left says "(Cafe de Paris) statements June 11/ June 18." Lower edge of the "M" in "Marilyn" is touched by a bank stamp, else fine. Matted with a beautiful 9 x 7 in. image of Marilyn and framed to an overall size of 18 x 13 in.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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$2,280
Lot 1444
(Monroe, Marilyn) - First Ad. Most people think Marilyn Monroe's first ad was in the April 26, 1946 issue of Family Circle. Wrong!!! Her very first ad was on the back cover of the March 1946 issue of Douglas Airview, the monthly publication of Douglas Aircraft Company in Santa Monica, California. There she is, in an ad for the Douglas DC-6: "Off To A Flying Start." Wearing a demure navy dress with a yellow scarf in the neckline and holding a stuffed white animal, she smiles down at the baby being held by the woman seated next to her. Some five months before changing her name, Norma Jeane appeared in this ad. The 24 page publication is in excellent condition. RARE!
Estimated Value $700 - 1,000.
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$1,080
Lot 1445
(Monroe, Marilyn) - Lace Cocktail Purse and Matching Gloves. Beige lace purse and gloves that belonged to and were used by Marilyn Monroe. One small soiled area on purse; inside lining has a few stains from wear. Accompanied by two Certificates of Authenticity: one from Marilyn's foster sister and childhood friend, Eleanor "Bebe" Goddard, stating that the purse and gloves were used by Marilyn and "were left with my stepmother and Marilyn's legal guardian, Grace Goddard and my father 'Doc' Goddard. They were stored with other possessions of hers, which I found at my father's house after his death"; and the second from Hollywood Prop Supply, signed by president Mark D. Sullivan.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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$1,438
Lot 1446
(Monroe, Marilyn) - Personal Bracelet. Costume gilt silver and sapphire bracelet owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe. Accompanied by two Certificates of Authenticity: one from Marilyn's foster sister and childhood friend, Eleanor "Bebe" Goddard, and the second from Hollywood Prop Supply, signed by president Mark D. Sullivan.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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$891
Lot 1447
(Monroe, Marilyn) - Personal Brooch. Costume diamond and opal brooch owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe. Accompanied by two Certificates of Authenticity: one from Marilyn's foster sister and childhood friend, Eleanor "Bebe" Goddard, and the second from Hollywood Prop Supply, signed by president Mark D. Sullivan.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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$408
Lot 1448
(Monroe, Marilyn) - Personal Necklace. Costume silver and amethyst crystal necklace owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe. Accompanied by two Certificates of Authenticity: one from Marilyn's foster sister and childhood friend, Eleanor "Bebe" Goddard, and the second from Hollywood Prop Supply, signed by president Mark D. Sullivan.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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$805
Lot 1449
(Monroe, Marilyn) - Personal Trunk. Heavy-duty wooden trunk measuring 18 x 12½ x 30 in., with original leather handles, metal locks and metal brackets, as pictured in Adam Victor's book The Marilyn Encyclopedia. The trunk is battered and worn and one bracket is loose. This is the trunk that Marilyn packed in 1961 when she moved out of the Connecticut home she shared with Arthur Miller. Inside the trunk is a sheer, seamed nylon stocking, stitch-marked "60" and bearing a decorative line of pale blue stitching 3½ inches from the top. The stocking was given by Monroe to Marianne Geltner, the cook at Parkside House, Englefield Green, Surrey in 1956 when Marilyn lived there with Miller during filming for The Prince and the Showgirl (1957).
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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Lot 1450
(Monroe, Marilyn) by Bert Stern. Dye-transfer Photograph of Marilyn Monroe made in late June 1962, only six weeks before Marilyn's death, by photographer Bert Stern, 20 x 19½ in. Stern held three sessions with the blond beauty for Vogue magazine. The photograph has an original signature by Stern, as well as a large facsimile signature.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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$690
Lot 1451
(Monroe, Marilyn) by Bert Stern. Dye-transfer Photograph of Marilyn Monroe made in late June 1962, only six weeks before Marilyn's death, by photographer Bert Stern, 20 x 19½ in. Stern held three sessions with the blond beauty for Vogue magazine. The photograph has an original signature by Stern, as well as a large facsimile signature.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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Lot 1452
(Monroe, Marilyn) by Bert Stern. Dye-transfer Photograph of Marilyn Monroe made in late June 1962, only six weeks before Marilyn's death, by photographer Bert Stern, 20 x 19½ in. Stern held three sessions with the blond beauty for Vogue magazine. The photograph has an original signature by Stern, as well as a large facsimile signature.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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Lot 1453
(Monroe, Marilyn) by Bert Stern. Dye-transfer Photograph of Marilyn Monroe made in late June 1962, only six weeks before Marilyn's death, by photographer Bert Stern, 20 x 19½ in. Stern held three sessions with the blond beauty for Vogue magazine. The photograph has an original signature by Stern, as well as a large facsimile signature.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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Realized
$863



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