Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 68

The June 30th Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

The Herbert Mitchell Collection of Celebrity Photos

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 615		Raymond Massey. Five 8 x 10 in. negatives of Massey, two with his wife, accompanied by a positive copy of each (a positive copy is basically a xerox copy made with the sole purpose of showing what the negative images look like; photographic prints can be made from the negatives). "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" (1940) was written for Massey (1896-1983) by playwright Robert Sherwood. He played many authority figures and villains, and in later life (1961-66) played the kindly Dr. Gillespie in "Dr. Kildare." Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 616		Raymond Massey, John Houseman, and Charles Bickford. Three photos: 11 x 14 in. photo of stage and screen actor Raymond Massey (1896-1983). Original signature of photographer Herbert Mitchell at lower left. Massey won an Academy Award for his 1940 role in Abe Lincoln in Illinois. 8 x 10 in. photo of actor and film producer John Houseman (1902-1988), born Jacques Haussmann. Original signature of photographer Herbert Mitchell at lower left. Houseman was known for his collaboration with Orson Welles. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Professor Charles Kingsfield in the 1973 film The Paper Chase. Charles Bickford (1891-1967) 11 x 14 in. photo signed in the plate by the photographer. Bickford was a character actor who was nominated three times for Best Supporting Actor. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 617		Raymond Massey, Paul Muni, Franchot Tone, and Jack Haley. Four 8 x 10 in. photographic prints: leading men Massey (with an unidentified female star), Paul Muni, Franchot Tone, and Jack Haley. Some background blemishes do not affect the images. All are signed in the plate by photographer Herbert Mitchell. Estimated Value $100 - 200. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 618		Rudy Vallee. Six 8 x 10 in. negatives, and one 5 x 7 in. negative, accompanied by a positive copy of each (a positive copy is basically a xerox copy made with the sole purpose of showing what the negative images look like; photographic prints can be made from the negatives). Vallee (1901-1986) was an American singer, actor, bandleader, and entertainer. A couple of the negatives show Vallee with his saxophone. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 619		Shirley Boothe. 11 x 14 in. photo with original signature by photographer Herbert Mitchell. Boothe (1898-1982) received a Tony Award in 1950 for her role in the drama "Come Back, Little Sheba," then won both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for the 1952 film version. She played the title role in the sitcom "Hazel," from 1961-1966, winning two Emmy Awards. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 620		Sophie Tucker. Five 8 x 10 in. negatives, accompanied by a positive copy of each (a positive copy is basically a xerox copy made with the sole purpose of showing what the negative images look like; photographic prints can be made from the negatives). Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 621		Sophie Tucker. Four 8 x 10 in. negatives, accompanied by a positive copy of each (a positive copy is basically a xerox copy made with the sole purpose of showing what the negative images look like; photographic prints can be made from the negatives). Estimated Value $150 - 200. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 622		Sylvia Sidney. 11 x 14 in. photo with original pencil signature ("Mitchell NY") by photographer Herbert Mitchell. Matted and framed to an overall size of 14¾ x 17¾ in. A very young portrait of Miss Sidney (1910-1999), born Sophia Kosow, at the start of her New York stage career. Her Hollywood career took flight in 1931 when she was chosen to replace Clara Bow opposite Gary Cooper in "City Streets" and followed as the doomed factory worker in the film version of Theodore Dreiser's novel An American Tragedy. A lovely photo of Miss Sidney as an ingenue. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 623		Sylvia Sydney. Four 8 x 10 in. negatives, accompanied by a positive copy of each (a positive copy is basically a xerox copy made with the sole purpose of showing what the negative images look like; photographic prints can be made from the negatives). Sydney (1910-1999) was an American character actress of stage, screen and film, who rose to prominence in the 1930s, often appearing in crime dramas. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 624		Talullah Bankhead. Lovely 11 x 14 in. photo with original signature of photographer Herbert Mitchell ("Mitchell NY") at lower right. Matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 17 in. Bankhead (1902-1968) was a stage and screen actress known for her outrageous behavior, salty language, and numerous affairs with men and women. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 625		Vincent Lopez. Five 8 x 10 in. negatives, three of Lopez alone, one of Lopez and his orchestra, and one a caricature of Lopez, each accompanied by a positive copy (a positive copy is basically a xerox copy made with the sole purpose of showing what the negative images look like; photographic prints can be made from the negatives). Lopez (1895-1975) was a bandleader and pianist who began broadcasting on radio in 1921 and continued through the 1940s, becoming one of America's most popular bandleaders. Beginning in 1941, his orchestra played at the Taft Hotel in Manhattan for 20 years. Musicians who played in his band included Artie Shaw, Xavier Cugat, Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Mike Mosiello and Glenn Miller. Estimated Value $150 - 200. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 626		Vintage Atlantic City Beach Photo: Al Jolson, Ruby Keeler, George Jessel & Others. A wonderful sepia-toned 8 x 10 in. group photo of 28 people on the sand at Atlantic City, c. 1930, all looking as if they are having a grand old time. In addition to the above-named stars, the group includes a young Milton Berle and his mother; Madge Evans; Ted Lewis; Marion Bent; Pat Rooney; Cliff Edward; Anatol Friedland; Ben Bernie; celebrity photographer Herbert Mitchell; and numerous others. The photo is faded on the left side and has a tear and a crease in the right margin. A modern print of the group is included. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 627		William Morris & Three Other 1920s Caricatures From the Palace Theater in New York. Four drawings by artist/photographer Herbert Mitchell, of performers, primarily vaudeville acts, who appeared at the famous Palace Theatre in New York. From 1913 through the 1920s, the Palace was the most desired booking in the country. The caricatures are 11 x 14 in., all drawn by Mitchell and signed "Mitchell -- Strand,"; they are framed to 14¼ x 17¼ in. The caricatures are of: William Morris, Jr.; The Cansinos, whose daughter would become Rita Hayworth; Leo Carrillo; and Eddie Leonard the Minstrel. William Morris recognized Herbert Mitchell's talent as an artist and photographer and hired him away from the Palace to do photography for the William Morris Agency. All are in fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 628		Ann Sothern. Three 8 x 10 in. negatives, each accompanied by a positive copy (a positive copy is basically a xerox copy made with the sole purpose of showing what the negative images look like; photographic prints can be made from the negatives). Sothern was born Harriet Arlene Lake (1909-2001). She gained success with her "Maisie" comedies and earned four Emmy nominations for the television series "Private Secretary" (1953-57) and "The Ann Sothern Show" (1958-61). Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 629		Ann Sothern. Five 5 x 7 in. negatives, accompanied by a postive copy of each negative (a positive copy is basically a xerox copy made with the sole purpose of showing what the negative images look like; photographic prints can be made from the negatives). Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 630		Ann Sothern. Four 8 x 10 in. negatives. A positive copy of each negative is provided (a positive copy is basically a xerox copy made with the sole purpose of showing what the negative images look like; photographic prints can be made from the negatives). Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 631		Bob Hope. Five goofy 8 x 10 in. photos of a very young Bob Hope. Photographer Herbert Mitchell was trying to get some different looks from Hope but Hope didn't like any of them and they were all rejected, remaining in Mr. Mitchell's private collection for over 75 years. All are signed in the plate by Mitchell; some blemishes. The five negatives are included. Estimated Value $150 - 200. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 632		Eugenie Leontovich. Five 5 x 7 in. negatives accompanied by a positive copy of each (a positive copy is basically a xerox copy made with the sole purpose of showing what the negative images look like; photographic prints can be made from the negatives). Leontovich (1900-1993) was a Russian-born actress, playwright, director and teacher who created memorable roles on Broadway in "Grand Hotel," "Twentieth Century" and "Anastasia." Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 633		George Jessel. Six 8 x 10 in. negatives, five accompanied by a positive copy (a positive copy is basically a xerox copy made with the sole purpose of showing what the negative images look like; photographic prints can be made from the negatives), and one photographic print of Jessel wearing a hat and inscribed and signed in the plate. Also includes a negative with ten individual images. George ("Georgie) Jessel (1898-1981), was an American illustrated song "model," actor, singer, songwriter, and Academy Award-winning movie producer. He was often called the "Toastmaster General of the United States," for his frequent role as the master of ceremonies at political and entertainment gatherings. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 634		Tallulah Bankhead. Three 11 x 14 in. glamour photos of the flamboyant Miss Bankhead. All have penciled numbers on the verso; one is identified as #11, one as #13 and one as #14. One has a few spots on one side of her white blouse; one has a small blemish on her cheek. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 635		Tallulah Bankhead. Two beautiful 8 x 10 in. photos, both head-and-shoulders shots. With imprint of photographer Herbert Mitchell on verso. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Private collection of Herbert Mitchell. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192

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