Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 94

Manuscript & Collectibles Auction

Celebrity/Entertainment Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 332		Andy Warhol Signed Campbell's Soup Can Store Display. Andy Warhol proved the most prolific, popular and celebrated pop art figure of the 1960s - 1980s, whose work examined artistic expression as seen through celebrity culture and advertising. His work is instantly recognizable and commands prices that astound today. A popular figure on the New York scene, Warhol was remarkably accessible and available to fans. Offered here is a signed piece of considerable wit. Warhol autographed a point-of-sale display for a can of Campbell's soup likely used in grocery store aisles or window displays. This a tribute to his celebrated soup can series of the late 1960s. Signature is bold and very clean. The display has creasing within the top and bottom 1-2 inches. Fortunately not terribly distracting or diminshes the appeal. 16½ x 9½, signature in black marker. $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 333		Autographed Holster by Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach. For fans of THE GOOD, THE BAD and THE UGLY (1966), Clint Eastwood and or Eli Wallach, in the offer is this very clever signed piece, a leather holster. Both actors starred in Sergeo Leone's classic Western and while Eastwood was his usual stoic self, Wallach is mesmerizing to watch, giving one the greatest performances of his storied career. Holster has been signed in black markers Eastwood in his usual bold style and Wallach's very fine given the age in which he signed. Holster is not a prop but newly bought at the time and has been part of a private collection. $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 334		Easy Rider's Peter Fonda, Jack Nicholson, Dennis Hopper Signed Helmet. Released in 1969, EASY RIDER about two bikers "in search for America" proved one of the defining moment in film that lasted into the early 70s. Looking back at it now is akin to opening a time capsule of the counter-culture movement. Nevertheless the film does have a ragged power that is evident even today coupled with memorable performances, writing and at times powerful direction. Directed by Peter Fonda and co-written with Terry Southern and co-star Dennis Hopper, this low budgeted film enjoyed a phenomenal success that upended the film industry for a time trying to duplicate it. But as for performances, Jack Nicholson was the clear winner as an alcoholic lawyer who joins the duo on their road trip and his career deservingly exploded in popularity. Offered is a stars and stripe helmet similar to Fonda's character in the film. It was autographed over three seaparate occasions. Peter Fonda singned his name and printed "Captain America" in silver Flair, Jack Nicholson signed in black marker and Dennis Hopper signed as "D Hop--" and then did print "Billy". Great condition. Helmet is not a screen-used prop, but an un-used D.O.T. Daytona Cruiser 3/4 Shell Helmet, without visor, size large. $800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $500
Lot 335		Heath Ledger Signed Joker Playing Card. Heath Ledger (1979-2008) without question, one of the greatest actors of his generation. Born in Australia, Ledger earned excellent notices in his co-starring role in Mel Gibson's THE PATRIOT. Soon thereafter he enjoyed increasing popularity A KNIGHTS TALE, FOUR FEATHERS and ultimately BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN where his performance took the industry by storm. But his role as the Joker in the "THE DARK KNIGHT" is where Ledger delivered one of the greatest villains in film history for which he was posthumously awarded the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Here, Ledger has autographed a joker playing card, one of the more popular items he frequently signed late in his life. In superior condition and perfect for framing. $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $375
Lot 336		Marilyn Monroe Signed Menu from the Hotel Tropicana, 1959. The most iconic and recognizable Hollywood celebrities in history, her image likely exceeding the familiarity of Charlie Chaplin as The Tramp. Norma Jean Mortenson, Marilyn Monroe was the most photographed and public woman in the 1950s and early 1960s. Her signature is highly prize by collectors and remains so with each new generation. Here in the lower right corner of a New Year's Eve menu from The Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Marilyn Monroe has boldly inscribed "To Ed, Marilyn Monroe." Menu is in very good condition with two light food/beverage stains one in top left corner and one in lower left corner on front and one on verso, but Monroe's signature is clean and bold. 1959 Monroe enjoyed one of her biggest successes with SOME LIKE IT HOT and was frequently out on the "circuit" for awards and press publicity which culminated in a Golden Globe Award in March, 1960. $1,000 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,938
Lot 337		Marx Brothers Autographs, Groucho, Harpo and Zeppo, 13 Pieces. The Marx Brothers proved one of the all time great comedy teams on stage and screen of the 20th century. They are as beloved today as they were during the height of their popularity Offered in this collection are two autographs one from Groucho and the other from Harpo executed in pencil on the back of October and November 1942, Los Angeles/Pacific Electric Railway Weekly Rail Passes. Both are signed boldly on the back of each and are from a collection of numerous notables that the conductor collected over the years on his line. Both measure 2½ x 4½ and are excellent. Also included are 11 personally signed checks by Zeppo Marx). He starred in the first four Marx Brothers films, each a comedy classic; DUCK SOUP, MONKEY BUSINESS, ANIMAL CRACKERS and HORSE FEATHERS but decided to leave acting and became a talent agent and an engineer earning him millions. $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 338		Pool Cue Signed by Paul Newman. This pool cue was signed by actor/icon Paul Newman in black marker on April 13, 1998 in New York City. The two-piece cue is in a black plastic case. Newman appeared in two pool-related movies. In The Hustler (1961), he played young Eddie Felson who beat Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats; and in The Color of Money (1986), he played an older Eddie Felson who taught the ropes of pool hustling to a young protégé played by Tom Cruise. $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 339		Stanley Kubrick and Malcolm McDowell Signed Album A Clockwork Orange. Kubrick, Stanley (1928-1999) American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor, photographer and by every measure, one of the greatest filmmakers in film history. With a disdain for Hollywood, Kubirick moved to the UK and deliverd in the course of the remainder of his life one classic after another including Dr. STRANGELOVE, LOLITA, 2001:a space odyssey, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, FULL METAL JACKET, BARRY LYNDON, and THE SHINING. Offered is a signed 1972 release of the soundtrack album for A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, one of his most controversial films. Kubrick has signed in ballpoint and dated 1991, his signature. Obtained at a later date is Malcom McDowell's signature whose lead performance in the film is one of the greatest most disturbing performances of the 1970s who inscribed and signed "Viddy Well, Malcom McDowell. Album cover has minor soiling and rubbing at top of album, but the autographs age fine and legible. The album enclosed is in very good condition. $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $384
Lot 340		Studio Contracts Signed by Acclaimed Directors Cecil B. DeMille & Howard Hawks. Contract between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Cecil B. DeMille relating to photoplay credits for SAMSON AND DELILAH. Double signed by DeMille in blue fountain pen ink, 1 page, 11 x 8½, Hollywood, California, February 9, 1949. Accompanied by a 2-page agreement between Howard Hawks as the Employer and William Hawks as the Writer regarding rights to a short story by Pat Frank entitled THE GIRL WHO ALMOST GOT AWAY, 1½ pages, May 7, 1962. Signed on the second page in blue` ink by Howard Hawks and William Hawks. $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $175
Lot 341		Unique Collection of 16 Autographs From The Cast of The Andy Griffith Show Signed on a Checker Board. For fans of one of the most beloved television shows that began in 1960 and enjoyed 8 top-rated seasons comes this charming collection of autographs by 13 cast member, the composer and one producer obtained at a reunion in 1990. Autographs of the stars and many with inscriptions: Of course, Andy Griffith, and also Don Knotts "Barnie Fife" Francis Bavier (taking up three diagonal squares) "My Very Best Wishes To You, The Andy Griffith Show" Jim Nabors "Shazam!" Clint Howard "Leon", George Lindsay "Cooter Says Hey", Anita Coursat "Best Wishers, Denver Pyle "Briscoe Darling", Howard Morris "Ernest T. Bass, Hal Smith "Otis, 1990" Betty Lynn "Thelma Lou" Aaron Ruben (producer and story consultant for over 120 episodes) and finally Earle Hagen with musical note inscription as he was composed the music for this series, and wrote the famous "The Fishin' Hole" theme song and composed a staggering 2500 other shows. All the signatures excellent and written in the red squares of a checkerboard that measures 15 x 15" and perfect for framing. Finally, included in this collection is a scarce, cut signature of Howard McNear who played Floyd the barber. McNear died in 1969 but is included in this fanatastic collection. $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 342		Cast Signed Color Still from Television's "Cheers". Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Kelsey Grammer, Rhea Pearlman, Woody Harrelson, John Ratzenberger and George Wendt starred in of one of the most popular television series in history that ran from 1982-1993 for 11 seasons with Grammer, Harrelson and Alley joining the cast at different times. A full bleed, 8 x 10" color photo, all boldly signed in a variety of felt tip pens. Mint condition, excellent signatures and a must for any fan of this great series. $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 343		James Dean Signed Portrait Publicity Photo. James Dean (1931-1955) likely the most iconic actor and popular film star from the 1950s embracing a senstitive yet rebellious temperment that spoke to millions of young people. Starting on stage in NYC under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg, he was quickly discovered for television work and then film. EAST OF EDEN proved an enormous break in his popularity and recognition, exploded with REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE and ended as a legend in GIANT. Dean was the first actor to ever be nominated posthumously for Best Actor and Eden is the only film he got to see released. Here an 8 x 10, single weight Warner Brothers studio publicity still autographed by James Dean in blue fountain pen ink. Photo exhibits overall toning given its age, a coupled of nicks in the outermost white borders and some rippling. Removed from decades old frame there is a tape lift on verso where it was attached but in no way imacts the image. The signature is quite bold and fine across Dean's chest. $2,000 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,500
Lot 344		Jayne Mansfield and Johnny Weismuller Signed Photos. Signed photos from two very popular films stars of the 1950s (1933-1967) Star of stage and screen, Jayne Mansfield proved immensely entertaining for a time, all voluptuous curves and platinum blond, the perfect 50s bombshell. However she proved a wonderful comedic actress in THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT, WILL SUCCESS SPOIL ROCK HUNTER? and PROMISES PROMISES. Offered is a beautifully inscribed and signed black and white publicity still 7½ x 10" "Best Wishes Denise, from Jayne Mansfield. Signature is executed in blue ball point pen and very legible. However part of the name "Mansfield" does enter the shadow area of right side of photo. Photo has minor rippling and some creasing in lower left of photo, nevertheless a fantastic piece and Mansfield never looked lovelier. (1904-1984) Gold Medal champion in the 1920s in two Olympics, Johnny Weismuller greatest success came in his starring in over a dozen films as Tarzan for several studios then went on to starring in 13 Jungle Jim adventures throughout the 1950s. Offered is a single weight publicity still, 9 x 7" of Weismuller as Tarzan. Inscribed "My Best Regards To You John from Johnny Weismuller Tarzan" Photo was signed in black fountain pen ink at the time and displays a bit of smearing mostly in Tarzan but not significant. $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $250
Lot 346		Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason Signed Photo from THE HUSTLER. One of the greatest films about professional and amateur pool playing, a great character study of the men that play the game and with each passing decade, gaining in reputation as a contemporary classic. The 1961 film was nominated for 9 Academy Awards including Picture, director and acting nods for Newman, Gleason and George C. Scott and ended up winning 2 for production and cinematography. Offered is vintage re-strike 10" x 8" black and white still from the film signed by Gleason across his light grey suit with the letter G and N in shadowy areas of the photo. Paul Newman's autograph is boldly signed in silver felt tip pen in the dark areas in lower right corner and can be read very clearly. $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 347		Paul Newman and Robert Redford Signed Photo. One of the all time great films of the 1960s is George Roy Hill's BUTCH CASSIDY and the SUNDANCE KID, while Paul Newman was most definitely a star, KID truly elevated Robert Redford into one of the top-tier actors of his generation. From a 1969 re-strike publicity still of the two on the run from the law, both Newman and Redford have signed boldly in black and blue marker pens. \. $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 348		Seinfeld Principal Cast Members Signed Photo. The most popular television series in history for an entire generation and continuing to build newer generations through syndication and enormous sales of DVds and streaming. The NBC sitcom based on a fictional account of Jerry Seinfeld, ran from 1989 to 1998 and was created by Seinfeld and Larry David. In its last five years on air, it was averaging a staggering viewership of over 30 million viewers. Offered is a superb signed 8 x 10 still on Kodak paper by principals Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louise-Dreyfus (presently enjoying very popular and critical praise for VEEP), Jason Alexander and Michael Richards. A great piece for fans of this historic series. $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 349		Steve McQueen Signed Photo ca. 1961. (1930-1980) Beloved actor from the 1960s and 70s, frequently called in the press "The King of Cool". McQueen got his start on television in the 1950s and enjoyed great success with "Wanted: Dead or Alive. But it was in film he cam into his own with THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, THE GREAT ESCAPE, and LOVE WITH THE PROPER STRANGER. But BULLITT in 1968 made him a powerhouse boxoffice star. Soon after THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR and Le MANS. McQueen succombed to cancer at age 50. Offered is a vintage original publicity still taken on the set of a lesser title of McQueen's in 1961 entitled THE HONEYMOON MACHINE. Nevertheless, a great staged photo of him atop a motorcycle reviewing the script. Photo ever so slightly yellowing given the years but McQueen's autograph is quite legible in upper left corner executed in blue ball point pen. $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 350		Scarce Vivien Leigh Signed Photo, Gone With The Wind. (1913-1967) English stage and film actress whose role as Scarlett O'Hara in the 1939 classic GONE WITH THE WIND will be forever remembered. However Leigh distinguished herself in a number of roles including THAT HAMILTON WOMAN, WATERLOO BRIDGE and most certainly A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Vivien Leigh has signed this late 40s re-strike in lower right corner. 8 x 10" photo has tape stains in all four corners, has very slightly yellowed with age, but otherwise signature is excellent and presents nicely. A very desireable signed photo. $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $625
Lot 351		D. W. Griffith's BIRTH OF A NATION Two Scarce Programs. Two vintage original printed, three-colored soft cover programs. The larger, far more rare version was specific to exclusive engagement theaters, this particular edition for the Lyric Theater in Minneapolis and measures 12" x 9½". The slightly smaller measures 10¾" x 8¼" were available in wider releases. Each bound with decorative cording, with photos from the now controversial films and biographies of Griffith and his players. The program was Published by Epoch Producing Corp .for D.W. Griffith's 1915 silent film, which chronicles the Civil War through Reconstruction and the emergence of the Ku Klux Klan; based on the novel and play "The Clansman," by Thomas Dixon, Jr. Griffith co-wrote the screenplay and the film. "The Birth of a Nation," was the very first motion picture screened in the White House by President Woodrow Wilson, a segregationist from Virginia. Some age toning, minor soiling and edge wear. Otherwise fine-. $250 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold