Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 33

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Vintage Celebrity Photos

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 570		1949 "Hollywood" Photographs by Philippe Halsman. Five 14"x11" photographs, four of one woman, and one of another, all titled "Hollywood 1949" on the back, with the copyright of Philippe Halsman, known from the 1940s through the 1970s for his bold, spontaneous style of shooting celebrities for the major magazines, as well as for his work for advertisements. Very fine. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 571		Banky, Vilma (1898-1991) Leading actress of silent movies, billed as "The Hungarian Rhapsody." She starred opposite Rudolph Valentino in The Eagle and The Son of the Sheik, but is best known for the five films in which she co-starred with Ronald Colman. Talking movies killed her career because of her heavily-accented English. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 16"x13" photograph with Hesser's backstamp. A lovely portrait of the Hungarian beauty. Minor corner damage, easily matted out. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 572		Basquette, Lina (1907-1994) Actress and singer. She was featured as a ballerina in the 1916 San Francisco World's Fair, then played the juvenile lead in feature films. She became leading dancer for the Ziegfield Follies in 1923. In 1925, she married Sam Warner, one of the Warner Bros. patriarchs. Her best-known acting role was as the lead in Cecil B. De Mille's The Godless Girl (1929). Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage photographs, one 16¼"x13¼", the other 16"x13". No photographer's stamp. One has a crease at upper left corner; both have soiling in that area; otherwise, fine. Two splendid portraits. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
Lot 573		Bennett, Constance (1904-1965) Classic Hollywood leading lady; after a bit part in 1915, began her acting career in 1922 in Evidence. She was one of three Bennett sisters to become a star (Barbara and Joan were the other two). Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13¼"x10¼" photographs, with Hesser's embossed blind stamp at lower left on one and lower right on the other. The photo with the dark background is unevenly trimmed at top corners and has minor soiling at lower right corner; the other has a diagonal crase at lower right corner and some small spots at the corner of Miss Bennett's right eye. Overall good. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $518
Lot 574		Bronson, Betty (1906-1971) Unknown actress whose beautiful performance in the starring role of the 1924 movie Peter Pan gained her instantaneous success; she was personally chosen by author J.M. Barrie over superstars Mary Pickford and Gloria Swanson. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 14'x11" photograph with Hesser's backstamp. A demure waist-up portrait; light marginal soiling and a couple of tiny blemishes, else fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 575		Bronson, Lois. Edwin Bower Hesser original 14"x11" vintage photograph of the actress who first played Peter Pan in the movies. A lovely, waist-up portrait, with Hesser's backstamp. Minor marginal toning, else fine. Miss Bronson's talent was wasted in small and unchallenging roles after Peter Pan, except for her first sound appearance with Al Jolson in the 1931 film, "The Singing Fool"; she retired in 1933. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 576		Brown, Johnny Mack (1904-1974) Actor best known for westerns; he acted in more than 150 films with stars such as Garbo and Crawford. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 16¼"x13¼" photograph. No photographer's stamp. A few scattered spots in lower left background; upper edge damage does not affect image. A dramatic photograph. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 577		Carol, Sue (1907-1982) Silent screen actress; agent and wife of Alan Ladd. Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage photographs, both 16¼"x13¼". No photographer's stamp. One is a demure picture of Miss Carol in a white dress with a scarf around her shoulders; the other is a sultry photo, probably in costume for the 1927 film Slaves of Beauty. Both have some edge silvering and background blemishes. The second photo has an old note with retouching instructions, attached by a rusty paper clip. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $253
Lot 578		Crawford, Joan (1908-1977) Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage photographs, 14"x11" and 10"x13¼". The larger photo, showing Miss Crawford draped in paisley, has Hesser's backstamp and an "Exclusive" stamp. A brownish stain mars the right background of this lovely photo. The second photo has Hesser's embossed blind stamp; the lower left corner is creased, there is a 5/8" tear at right edge and a small white scratch on Miss Crawford's left arm; all but the latter could be matted and framed out. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,035
Lot 579		Crawford, Joan (1908-1977) Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13¼"x11" photogaph, with Hesser's backstamp, as well as an "Exclusive" stamp. Photo is trimmed at top edge; minor edge wear, and a few pale blemishes at Miss Crawford's throat. A desirable, youthful photograph. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $978
Lot 580		Davies, Marion (1897-1961) Actress whose long relationship with newspaper tycoom William Randolph Hearst overshadowed her acting career. Hearst established Cosmopolitan Pictures to produce starring vehicles for her, but insisted on dramatic roles, rather than the comedic roles at which she excelled. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13½"x10½" photograph, with Hesser's embossed blind stamp at lower right, as well as backstamp. A waist-up portrait. Penciled notes on back read "O.K." and "#22." One tiny crease at lower left tip and minor silvering, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $368
Lot 581		Davies, Marion. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 14"x11" photograph, with Hesser's embossed blind stamp at lower right, as well as backstamp. Penciled notes on back read "O.K." and "#6." A chest-up portrait of Miss Davies, wearing a tiara, her eyes demurely downcast. Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 582		Dawson, Doris (1909 - ?) Star of low-budget silent comedies. She won the 1929 WAMPAS Baby Star award for her role opposite Harry Langdon in Heart Trouble (1928); she retired after Silver Streak (1934). Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage photographs, 13¼"x10¼" and 14"x11". The first is signed in green ink by Hesser at lower left. Miss Dawson holds a finger to her lips; there is a white dot on her brow and a small white scratch on her back. The larger photo, with Hesser's backstamp, is fine except for a couple of minor edge and background blemishes. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $219
Lot 583		del Rio, Delores (1905-1983) First Mexican actress to gain international fame; called "the female Valentino." Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13¼"x10¼" photograph with Hesser's embossed imprint at lower right. A couple of minor blemishes, else fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $510
Lot 584		del Rio, Delores (1905-1983) First Mexican actress to gain international fame; called "the female Valentino." Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13¼"x10" photograph with Hesser's embossed blind stamp at lower right. Faint spotting in upper right background. A sultry portrait of the aristocratic beauty. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $546
Lot 585		Eaton, Mary (1901-1948) Star of the 1920 and 1922 Ziegfeld Follies; she starred with Eddie Cantor in Kid Boots (1923) and Sunny (1927), and was in the Marx Brothers' The Cocoanuts (1929). Her career stalled after American Girl (1929) flopped. Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 16¼"x13" photographs, both signed by Hesser in red grease pencil at lower right and both with backstamp. Eaton is shown without clothes, but with a strategically placed shawl. Both photos have edge damage and some lower-edge staining; most of this does not touch the lovely images and could be matted and framed out. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,035
Lot 586		Eilers, Sally (1908-1978) Dancer and actress. She went from Mark Sennett's troup to being one of the busiest actresses in the early talkie ere; she was a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1928. While never a major star, she was popular through the 30s, then went to character roles, retiring in 1951. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 16¼"x13¼" photograph, signed by Hesser in red grease pencil at lower right. Back notes "Artists Proof / Property of Edwin Bower Hesser / 5942 Hollywood Blvd…Not for Reproduction." It also notes "Wampas Baby Star 1928," making it probably the photo used for that honor. Upper right corner is cropped, easily matted out; otherwise, a lovely photo. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 587		Gilbert, John (1899-1936) Romantic hero of 1920s films; associated with Greta Garbo in film and life. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13¼"x10¼" photograph with Hesser's backstamp. A three-quarter portrait of Gilbert dressed like a dandy, facing right, a cane in his right hand and his left hand on his hip. Mounting remnants on the back corners, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 588		Griffith, Corinne (1894-1979) Silent film actress; nominated for Best Actress for her performance in The Divine Lady (1929); in 1938, she wrote the lyrics for the Washington Redskins' fight song, "Hail to the Redskins." Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13¼"x16¼" photograph signed by the photographer at lower right. Edge wear includes corner creasing and minor soiling, not affecting the gorgeous head-and-shoulders image. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 589		Griffith, Corinne. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 14"x11" photogaph signed "E.B. Hesser" at lower left. An elegant, left profile portrait of Miss Griffith, dressed in fur and a feathered hat. Photographer's notes on back include "Pose #5" and "O.K." Light edge soiling, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 590		Harding, Ann (901-1981) Stage and movie actress, typecast in genteel, refined roles. She received a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her work in Holiday (1930). Her leading men included Leslie Howard, Basil Rathbone, and Walter Huston. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 14"x11" photograph with Hesser's embossed blind stamp at lower left, as well as backstamp. Minor background and edge blelmishes, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $357
Lot 591		Harlow, Jean (1911-1937) The original blonde bombshell"; she made over 36 films before her untimely death. Edwin Bower Hesser contact proof print created by sealing together individual red, blue, and black contact proof prints to create this effect. Harlow wears lingerie and is seated sideways in a chair. In our April 30, 2005 sale, a plain black contact proof print of this shot brought $3335. This is an exceptionally rare, even previously unknown, pose. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,220
Lot 592		Hyams, Leila (1905-1977) From a family of vaudevillians, she began as a juvenile performer. She usually played conventional ingenues; her best film was Ruggles of Red Gap (1935). She retired from the movies in 1936. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 16"x13" photograph with Hesser's backstamp. A luminous portrait, marred by a light wavy stain across the top, affecting the top of Miss Hyams hair, most of which could be matted out. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 593		Joy, Leatrice (1893-1985) Silent screen actress whose rise to stardom was overseen by Cecil B. deMille; she appeared in several of his movies, including The Ten Commandments (1923). She was married to John Gilbert (1922-24) and had a daughter with him. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 14"x11" photograph with Hesser's embossed blind stamp, as well as his backstamp. Some scattered edge blemishes; light "sunning" to part of right side. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 594		Lombard, Carol. Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13¼"x10¼" photographs, both with Hesser's embossed blind stamp at lower right, as well as his backstamp. One is a luminous head-and shoulders-portrait; there are two very faint marks in the background, but who could look away from Miss Lombard's eyes? The second photo shows her full length, draped in a satin robe. There is some spotting in the lower background, most of which could be matted out. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,610
Lot 595		Lombard, Carol (1908-1942) Comedienne; known as the "Screwball Queen of the Screen." Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13¼"x10½" photogaph with Hesser's embossed imprint at lower left and backstamp. A sepia-toned portrait that draws attention to Miss Lombard's beautiful eyes. One small background blemish and minor wear at lower right corner, not affecting the image. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,380
Lot 596		Mason, Shirley (1901-1979) Silent screen actress who created the role of Little Hal in the original Broadway production of Squaw Man; she made her screen debut in 1910 with the old Edison company. In 1920, she signed with Fox and became their answer to Mary Pickford. She retired with the changeover to sound. Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 14"x11" photographs, both with Hesser's backstamp and with yellow sheets of paper engraved with Hesser's name and the address of his studio at 1062 N. Western Ave. in Hollywood affixed to the back; Mason's name is typed in and the number of the photograph (3 and 6). Minor blemishes in the borders, else fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 597		Miller, Patsy Ruth (1904-1995) Leading actress in over 70 silent and early talking films; her most famous role was as the gypsy Esmerelda opposite Lon Chaney's hunchback in the Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). She was a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1922. Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 14"x11" photographs, both with Hesser's backstamp. Both have light marginal toning and soiling not affecting the images; a stain in the upper border of one can be easily matted out. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 598		Moran, Lois (1909-1990) Actress who inspired the character of Rosemary in F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tender is the Night. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 16"x12¾" photograph, signed in red grease pencil by Hesser at lower right and with photographer's backstamp. Minor edge blemishes, else fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 599		Murray, Mae (1889-1965) A dancer in the 1910s with the Ziegfeld Follies, publicized as the "Girl With the Bee-stung Lips," she signed a screen contract in 1915. Her last film was in 1931. After marryng a Ukranian prince (husband No. 3), she felt that she was better than the work being offered her; Hollywood subsequently ignored her. Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage photographs. One is 12¼"x9¼" on a 20"x15" mount which is signed by Hesser, just below the photo. The mount is toned and ragged at the edges, easily trimmed; the photo is fine and shows Miss Murray in a dramatic pose, wearing a hat. The other photo is 16"x13" with Hesser's backstamp; edge damage can be trimmed, hardly affecting the lovely, pensive pose. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 600		Nixon, Marian (1904-1983) Silent film actress who began her career in 1923 and was a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1924. She made the transition to talking films, retiring in 1936. Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 16¼"x13¼" photos; no photographer's stamp. Both have creases at lower right corner (one minor), both easily matted out. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 601		O'Day, Molly (1911-?) Actress in silent films and early talkies; she was voted a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1928. Tying to meet the demands of the studios to slim down created problems for her career and her health. Three Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage photographs, one with Hesser's signature at lower right; it is 16¼"x13¼" and is a left-profile, bare-shouldered shot of Miss O'Day. On the back is "Wampas"; this photo was probably taken for that award. There is some lower edge damage, a crease at upper right, and a couple of small discolored places on the image. The other two photos are 16"x13", with no photographer's stamp and "Out" on the back.; one small corner crease, else fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 602		Page, Anita (1910 - ?) Silent screen actress who made the transition into talking pictures, then retired in 1933 after making 34 films. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13¼"x16¼" photograph, signed by Hesser in red grease pencil at lower left. A lovely, languorous portrait. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $661
Lot 603		Page, Anita. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 16¼"x13¼" photograph, signed by Hesser in red grease pencil at lower right. A sultry, sepia-toned portrait of Miss Page wearing a mantilla over her head and shoulders. There are a few faint blemishes in the backgound and on the dark scarf. Lovely. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $661
Lot 604		Pickford, Mary. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 16"x13¼" photograph of America's sweetheart signed by Hesser in red grease pencil at lower left. The photo and Hesser's business card are partially affixed to an old, ragged mount which the buyer will probably want to discard or trim. There is some waviness at upper right where photo is affixed, but it can be flattened when properly matted and framed. A gorgeous photo. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $456
Lot 605		Pickford, Mary. Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13½"x10½" photographs. No photographer's stamp. Two girlish shots with "NGMP" on the back, probably standing for No Good Mary Pickford. A shadow can be seen behind the full-length photo, and Hesser was a perfectionist. To anyone else, they are lovely. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 606		Pickford, Mary & Fairbanks, Douglas Sr (1893-1979 and 1883-1939) Two 16¼"x13¼" original, vintage Edwin Bower Hesser photographs, one each of Pickford and Fairbanks, the most famous couple in the world during the 1920s and early 1930s. No photographer's stamp on either. Fairbanks has a diagonal crease in lower right corner and a couple of marginal blemishes at top edge. Pickford has very minor edge wear. Two outstanding photographs. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 607		Ricksen, Lucille (1909-1924) A child model who was given roles much older than her age. She was voted a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1923 and played opposite actors such as Jack Pickford and Sydney Chaplin. She died tragically, supposedly from tuberculosis, at the tender age of 15. Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 14"x11" photographs, both with Hesser's backstamp. She wears a scarf and a pearl bracelet. One of the photos has an unfortunate blemish across part of Miss Ricksen's mouth and right cheek; the other is fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 608		Swanson, Gloria (1897-1983) Star of silent films. One of the great screen personalities, she received three Academy Award nominations. Two Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage photographs, 13¼"x10¼" and 14"x11" The first is marked for cropping; it has Hesser's embossed blind stamp at lower left, as well as his backstamp. Diagonal crease at upper left. The other photo is a three-quarter seated, left-profile portrait with Hesser's backstamp; some edge damage, not affecting the image. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 609		Talmadge, Constance (1897-1973) Star of silent movies. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 12¼"x9½" photograph, with Hesser's backstamp. Light creasing at lower left corner, else fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 610		Todd, Thelma (1905-1935) Actress known for comedic roles, including Laurel and Hardy and Marx Brothers films. Her mysterious death has never been solved. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 14'x11" photograph with Hesser's backstamp. Cropped upper right corner is easily matted out; otherwise, fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 611		Valli, Virginia (1898-1968) A leading lady of the 1920s, she began acting in 1915 and retired in 1931. She married leading man Charles Farrell and became a socialite in Palm Springs, Ca. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 13¼"x11" photograph with Hesser's backstamp and "Virginia Valli exclusive." Trimmed at the top edge and cropped at left corner, easily matted out. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 612		Windsor, Claire (1897-1972) Silent move star during the 1920s, known for starring in a series of Lois Weber films. In 1922 she was chosen a WAMPAS Baby Star, one of 13 young women chosen each year by the Western Association of Motion Picture Advertisers as being on the threshold of movie stardom. She retired with the advent of talking films. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 14"x11" photograph. No photographer's stamp, but "4 prints / Old Master" is written on the back. Minor soiling to border, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $357
Lot 613		Wong, Anna Mae. Edwin Bower Hesser Original vintage 7½"x6" waist-up photograph of Miss Wong, wearing a turban and draped with a narrow strip of glittering fabric. No photographer's stamp, just her name and a number "7" on the back. The upper left corner is creased, far from the image. Any size photo of Miss Wong is very desirable. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,035
Lot 614		Wong, Anna May (1905-1961) First major Chinese-American film star. Edwin Bower Hesser original vintage 14"x11" photograph. No photographer's stamp. Light edge toning and wear do not affect the image. A full-length pose of Miss Wong in a skimpy costume looking back over her left shoulder. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,220
Lot 615		Brando, Marlin and Charlie Chaplin. 10"x13" Silver gelatin photograph of Brando and an aged Charlie Chaplin sitting at a dinner table while being addressed by a waiter and another man. Fine condition. Matted to 15½"x19½". Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 616		Grable, Betty (1916-1973) Known as the "Pin Up Girl" for her famous swimsuit poster made during War War II; she made over 40 films. 4½"x3½" photograph of Miss Grable with a group of servicemen at the Hollywood Canteen during World War II, by Hollywood photographer Joseph Jasgur. This photo was made by Jasgur from the original c. 1954. Fine; tape with name at lower right. Proceeds from the sale of this photo will go to the American Red Cross Victims' Relief Fund for Hurricane Katrina. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 617		Hayworth, Rita and Red Skelton. Original 10"x8" artist's proof, taken by photograph Joseph Jasgur in 1944 at the Hollywood Canteen. With Jasgur's backstamp and copyright date on verso. Fine; name tape and number at lower right. This famous World War II photograph of Rita Hayworth feeding Red Skelton appeared in Life, Look and Stars and Stripes magazines. The stars frequented the Hollywood Canteen to raise the morale of the troops. Joseph Jasgur was a Hollywood photographer who took many photographs of the celebrities at the Canteen. Proceeds from the sale of this photo will go to the American Red Cross Victims' Relief Fund for Hurricane Katrina. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 618		(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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 619		(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. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690

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