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Sale 33
Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
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Lot 557 |
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Todd, Thelma (1905-1935) Blond comedienne; died under mysterious circumstances. Photograph of Miss Todd and her dog Signed in green ink in the lower right corner, n.p., n.d., 7"x5". Matted with a 12"x9" head-and-shoulders portrait by Eugene Robert Richee, who worked for Paramount from 1925-1935 (his blind, embossed stamp is at lower left); and a 5¾"x4½" image of Miss Todd and Harpo Marx from the 1932 comedy Horse Feathers. Attractively framed to an overall size of 24"x26". Fine condition.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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| Realized
$403 |
Lot 558 |
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Tucker, Sophie (1884-1966) Burlesque and vaudeville performer; "Last of the Red Hot Mamas." Photograph Signed in red ink, 10"x8", no place, no date. A head-and-shoulders right profile by Maurice Seymour.
Estimated Value $50 - 75.
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| Realized
$30 |
Lot 559 |
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Valentino, Rudolph (1895-1926) Silent screen heart throb. Sentiment in Italian and Signature boldly written in black ink on a 3"x4½" piece of paper and elaborately matted with a romantic image of Valentino and a plaque; framed to an overall size of 33¼"x19¼" A few nicks to back edges of frame, else fine and ready to display.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized
$230 |
Lot 560 |
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Vaughan, Stevie Ray (1954-1990) American blues guitar legend. Demonstration record, "Willie the Wimp" Signed and Inscribed, "To Tom, All the Best / Take Care! Stevie Ray Vaughan" in black, felt-tip pen on the cover. Featuring Stevie Ray and Double Trouble for Epic. The label states, "Taken From the Epic Lp: 'LIVE ALIVE'…" Signed by Stevie Ray on November 12, 1989 in New York. The song was used on the soundtrack of the 1996 movie, "From Dusk Till Dawn," starring George Clooney. With certificate of authenticity.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Realized
$264 |
Lot 561 |
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Veidt, Conrad (1893-1943) German-born actor. Veidt appeared in the landmark Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Germany's first talkie Das Land Ohne Frauen; he fled the country in 1933 after Hitler's election. Remembered by American audiences for his portrayal of "Strasser" in Casablanca (his last role). Sepia tone Photographic Postcard Signed across the lower edge of the waist-length portrait, n.p., n.d. 5 x 3 in. Fine.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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Lot 562 |
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Kimball, Ward (1914-2002) Legendary Disney animator, most noted as designer of Jiminy Cricket for Pinnochio and for the re-design of Mickey Mouse. Sketch Signed "Ward Kimball (class of 1934)" on Grand Hotel letterhead, 10½"x7¼". Cleverly composed of a thumb print made into a smirking face wearing Mickey Mouse ears, large spectacles, whiskers, and a bow tie. Excellent condition. Framed to 12¾"x9¾".
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| Realized
$168 |
Lot 563 |
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(Walt Disney) Thomas, Frank (1912-2004) Pioneering Disney animator; one of Disney's elite "Nine Old Men." Original drawing of Mickey Mouse, with Christmas greetings to a young artist, Signed "from old cranky Thomas." Also, two original drawings of Minnie Mouse's head on the back of two envelopes, and a signed postcard, plus two Typed Letters Signed "Frank Thomas," (1986 and 87) giving "Young Stephen James" news of himself, describing the bleakness of the animation work situation and encouraging the young artist.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized
$252 |
Lot 564 |
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Snow White and Six Dwarfs. Figurines made for Walt Disney by American Pottery Company, Los Angeles, c. 1937-38 (pre The Walt Disney Studios, which began in 1939). Snow White is 9" tall; the dwarves are 5½" tall, except for Sneezy, who is missing. Each colorful figure has its name on an attached label; "Walt Disney" is faintly visible at the top of each character's name and the manufacturer's name is below. Fine condition. The movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released in 1937. These figurines were created as a result of the enormous popularity of the movie.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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| Realized
$2,013 |
Lot 565 |
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Waters, Roger. Co-founder of the rock group Pink Floyd. Album Signed in black felt-tip pen on the cover. The LP is "The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking," produced by Columbia Records in 1984. Eric Clapton and David Sanborn play on the album. Fine condition. With certificate of authenticity.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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| Realized
$54 |
Lot 566 |
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Wayne, John (1907-1979) Photograph Inscribed and Signed, "Good Luck, Fernando / John Wayne," 10"x8", no place, no date. Very fine. A waist-up portrait of Wayne from the 1968 movie, The Green Berets. Very large inscription and signature, signed with a black, felt-tip pen.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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| Realized
$368 |
Lot 567 |
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Williams, Hank (1923-1953) Country music legend. Photograph Signed and Inscribed "Best Wishes Hank Williams" in blue ink, 9¾"x7½", n.p., n.d. Fine; minor edge wear and faint show-through from name on the back. A full-length promotional photo of Williams playing his guitar; printed in the lower border is "Hank Williams exclusively on M-G-M Records." Among his hits were "Hey, Good Lookin'", "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," and "Your Cheatin' Heart." He died at the age of 29, making his autograph rare. In 1961 Williams was among the first three inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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| Realized
$805 |
Lot 568 |
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Williams, Hank Sr (1923-1953) Legendary country music star. 12"x9" Page Signed and Inscribed, "Thanks and Best Wishes Hank Williams," written in blue ink. Very good. The picture of Williams, his wife, daughter, and son is titled "An Evening At Home With The Williams Family" and is on the front of a page of sheet music from "Dear Brother."
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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| Unsold |
Lot 569 |
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Wilson, Brian. Large Signature "Brian Wilson / The Beach Boys" cut from a contract, matted with a poster for the 1965 movie "The Girls On the Beach," featuring music by The Beach Boys, The Crickets, and Leslie Gore; framed to 29½"x31¾". A letter from NARA to Capitol Records, regarding using excerpts from The Beach Boys and Nat King Cole, is on the verso. Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Realized
$156 |
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