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Sale 14
Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction
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Lot 1749 |
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So Cool: Ocean's Eleven (1960, Warner Brothers) One Sheet. The ultimate cool movie. Folds; pinholes in corners; ID and owner stamps verso. Strong colors, fine condition.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized
$690 |
Lot 1750 |
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Withdrawn
| Unsold |
Lot 1751 |
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Star Spangled Rhythm (1942, Paramount) Wow! One of the great morale-boosting all-star films of the World War II era, featuring all of Paramount's big names, from Bob Hope to Alan Ladd and Gil Lamb. The above-the-title players rate portraits and, it should be noted, this includes Rochester -- the character may be anathema today, but an African-American grouped with the other great stars of the studio was significant.
Folds with separation at intersections; pinholes at corners; scattered tape repairs verso; ID remarks and owner's stamp verso. Overall, very good condition.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Realized
$173 |
Lot 1752 |
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State of the Union (1948, MGM) 26 x 40". Framed one-sheet poster. Folds, areas of restoration.
Dry mounted on board. Framed under UV-3 plastic to museum specifications. Very good condition.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Unsold |
Lot 1753 |
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Strictly Dishonorable (1951, MGM). 28 x 22". Framed half-sheet poster. Folds, minor wrinkling and surface soil near edges.
Museum mounted under UV-3 plastic with barrier boards and Chartex, muslin or linen backing. Good to very good condition.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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| Realized
$81 |
Lot 1754 |
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Sun Valley Serenade (1941, 20th Century Fox) One Sheet. Sonja Henie and Glenn Miller made this a memorable movie, and the poster graphics are some of the best of the era.
Folds with minor edge separation (two tape repairs verso); other scattered tape repairs to verso of edges; minor dampstaining to edges, noteworthy only at extreme bottom edge; owner and ID stamps verso; toning to edges with minor nicks. Overall, super color, very good condition.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Realized
$426 |
Lot 1755 |
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To Each His Own (1946, Paramount) One Sheet. Olivia deHaviland's sensitive portrayal of Josephine Norris earned her the Oscar in 1946. Such a romantic poster!
Folds with minor separation at intersections; tape repairs to small nicks along right edge verso; vertical 4" tear at top center; ID and owner stamps verso. Amazing color. Overall, excellent condition.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized
$299 |
Lot 1756 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 1757 |
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Veronica Lake in Miss Susie Slagle's (1946, Paramount) One Sheet. Folds; scattered tape repairs verso; faint diagonal crease at top left corner; minor crumpling at left margin; owner and ID stamps verso. Brilliant colors. Very good to near fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Realized
$173 |
Lot 1758 |
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Memorable Movies. Three great movies that remain popular today. The key? Amazing stories and performances.
Papillon (1973, Allied Artists) Framed. Folded, else fine.
The Sting (1973, Universal) Framed. Folded with minor color loss at some folds, else very good.
Once Upon a Time in America (1984, Warner Brothers) Framed. Folded with minor color loss at some folds, else very good to fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$173 |
Lot 1759 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 1760 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 1761 |
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The Great Escape (1963, United Artists). Polish. 23 x 33". Unframed one-sheet poster. A 1/2" tear at the upper right edge; three 1/2" tears at right edge; a small loss at upper right edge; and light time-staining. B.
Estimated Value $100 - 200.
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| Realized
$75 |
Lot 1762 |
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The Great Race (1966, Warner Brothers). Polish. 22 x 32". Unframed one-sheet. One horizontal fold and one ½" tear at lower left edge. A-.
Estimated Value $100 - 200.
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$75 |
Lot 1763 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 1764 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 1765 |
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Red River (1948, United Artists). Polish. 22½ x 32¼". Unframed one-sheet poster. One horizontal fold; two abrasions measuring ½" in length appearing in the legs of the central figure.
Howard Hawks directs Montgomery Clift and John Wayne in one of Hollywood's classic Westerns. A-/B+.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Unsold |
Lot 1766 |
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Spartacus (1960, Universal). Polish. 23 x 33". Unframed one-sheet poster.One horizontal fold with additional rolling folds; a 10" crease crosses Douglas' name; a pea sized loss at center right edge. B.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Realized
$173 |
Lot 1767 |
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To Be Or Not To Be (1942, United Artists). Polish, poster issued for 1960s re-release. 23 x 33". Unframed one-sheet poster. A 2" tear at lower left; a few small tears around edges; surface abrasions across center of image; and one soft horizontal fold. Overall, good condition.
Ernst Lubitsch's classic anti-Nazi comedy, set in Poland and starring Jack Benny and Carole Lombard, gets dramatic treatment in this poster.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Realized
$115 |
Lot 1768 |
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Withdrawn
| Unsold |
Lot 1769 |
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Withdrawn
| Unsold |
Lot 1770 |
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Withdrawn
| Unsold |
Lot 1771 |
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Custom-Made Shirt. An important part of the Sinatra image was the look -- perfectly put together whether he was in the recording studio, going to a ballgame or performing, Sinatra was always the best-dressed man in the room. Careful about fabric, construction and fit, with exacting standards, Sinatra patronized the best haberdashers and tailors and kept his wardrobe at home perfectly organized.
This # length sleeve shirt and the one below were designed by Sinatra and constructed for him by Anto of Beverly Hills. Sinatra had many of his clothes custom made to his specifications and, because he did not like long sleeves and was uncomfortable in a too-short sleeve, this was his compromise. He wore this shirt and the one below in Rancho Mirage and elsewhere.
Sporty with beautiful detailing. The inner placket bears three tags; one identifies Anto, the other reads, "Frank Sinatra" and the third, "June 1991". Beautiful condition.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
From the Collection of Tony Oppedisano.
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| Realized
$391 |
Lot 1772 |
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Custom-Made Shirt. A beautiful cotton shirt in Frank Sinatra's favorite color, orange, made to the same specifications as the one above. Identical tags, also in beautiful condition but for one small, faint stain on the front.
Such a lovely shirt in a beautiful color, perfect for those hot days in the California desert.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
From the Collection of Tony Oppedisano.
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| Realized
$311 |
Lot 1773 |
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Tuxedo Shirt. So particular about his appearance, Sinatra had strict rules about formal wear. Each tuxedo (always black) was chosen with care, shirts were tailored so that ½" of cuff extended from the jacket sleeve, trousers had to break just so, and his "party heels" or "Mary Janes" were buffed to a shine on the underside of couch cushions - ensuring that Frank Sinatra looked his best in a tuxedo whether performing for heads of state or tipsy tourists. Although he was a big fan of cufflinks, Sinatra also liked three button cuffs on his tuxedo shirts - a dramatic touch that enhanced his sartorial splendor.
Egyptian cotton with mother of pearl buttons, made by Nat Wise. Beautiful pleats with a slightly gathered shoulder, three button cuffs, a very tailored cut. Tags at the neck identify Nat Wise, "Frank Sinatra", and "Jan. 1969". Absolutely gorgeous.
Sinatra onstage in this very shirt - an image easy to conjure.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
From the Collection of Tony Oppedisano.
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| Realized
$891 |
Lot 1774 |
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Frank Sinatra's "Mary Janes". Frank Sinatra took particular pains with his formal wear and black leather shoes with a flat, grosgrain ribbon adornment were his choice for the evening -- he called them his "Mary Janes" or "party heels" -- and the distinctive footwear is visible in many photos or in live concert footage. "Shine your Mary Janes on the underside of a sofa cushion" is an oft repeated quote.
The pair of Mary Janes offered here, patent leather with red leather interior and made by DiFabrizio of Los Angeles, are stamped in gold at the right instep "Frank Sinatra ARP 16 8g", with the right shoe's stamp cut off halfway through the number sequence. The shoes show wear on the soles and to a few of the surfaces. How many stages and red carpets did these shoes tread?
Because Sinatra had all of his footwear custom made, each shoemaker had to have a mold (or "last") of his feet and, with the Mary Janes, we offer the wooden molds that fit these shoes. Made by D. Mackay of New York, the lasts are hinged for ease of use and help the shoes hold their shape.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
From the Collection of Tony Oppedisano.
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| Realized
$4,083 |
Lot 1775 |
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Brown Boots. Brown leather boots, made by DiFabrizio of Los Angeles. These beautifully constructed boots have a leather tag attached to the inner shank, which reads "Frank Sinatra October 19, 1989 #1". The number 1 possibly refers to the mold number used in the hand construction of these boots and is the same number written on the molds offered with the Mary Janes above.
A nice basic style, with obvious wear on the soles, one can almost picture Mr. Sinatra wearing them at home or while traveling.
These two lots offer what is probably the only opportunity you will have to put yourself in Frank Sinatra's shoes.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
From the Collection of Tony Oppedisano.
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| Realized
$1,121 |
Lot 1776 |
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Frank Sinatra's Dodger Jacket. A gift to Sinatra from his friend Tommy Lasorda, this personalized jacket is seen prominently in many pictures of Sinatra. One of the New York/New Jersey kids who stuck with the Dodgers after the move to Los Angeles, Sinatra was so close to Lasorda he sang the National Anthem on Opening Day 1977, the start of Tommy Lasorda's first full season as manager. The jacket is in beautiful condition.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
From the Collection of Tony Oppedisano.
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| Realized
$4,198 |
Lot 1777 |
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Frank Sinatra's Giants Jacket. Although his devotion to the Dodgers is well-known, Frank Sinatra was also a huge New York Giants fan -- he saw many a game at the Polo Grounds -- and he remained a supporter after the team moved to San Francisco. Sinatra was known to wear this jacket to the ballpark, in order to tease his friend Tommy Lasorda. The personalized jacket, embroidered "Frank Sinatra Honorary Coach", is in perfect condition.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
From the Collection of Tony Oppedisano.
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| Realized
$4,773 |
Lot 1778 |
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Golf Cart License Plate. Super graphics on this item, representativeof Sinatra's many years in Rancho Mirage. The golf cart sold several years ago without the license plate and we are delighted to offer it here.
There is minor, expected wear -- a few small chips, minor wear at the bolt holes. Overall, the piece is in very good condition.
Estimated Value $250 - 500.
From the Collection of Tony Oppedisano.
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| Realized
$1,438 |
Lot 1779 |
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Sinatra Lighter from Phil Silvers. Frank Sinatra was known for his generosity and caring nature. If a friend admired the cufflinks Sinatra was wearing, he would probably receive his own pair in a day or two. Time and again, the Chairman came through for people in need -- paying hospital bills, making sure a musician had rent money, comforting friends through a loss. He was generous but didn't like to be thanked directly, and his intimates took that to heart.
The lot offered here is a token of gratitude given to Frank by one of his great friends, Phil Silvers. The men were buddies at MGM and went on a successful USO tour together; Silvers cowrote "Nancy with the Laughing Face," in honor of little Nancy Sinatra. The bonds of their friendship, as well as Sinatra's loving nature, are illustrated by the story behind this beautiful, 2½" long Dunhill lighter.
When planning for the USO tour, Silvers taught Sinatra several burlesque numbers he had perfected with his comedy partner, Rags Ragland. The two then played the bits to great acclaim, especially "My Buddy": Frank enters, singing "My Buddy" ("Days are long since you went away…"); Silvers interrupts, enveloping Sinatra in a big bear hug while exclaiming, "Yes, my friends, there is no truer love than the love between a man and his friend! Yes, you heard me, I said love! I am not ashamed to say I love this boy!" Silvers follows that up with a big kiss, which gets a "look" from Sinatra, who then starts the song again from the top. Silvers cuts in again, with, "Yes, my friends! I'll shout it from the rooftops! I am not ashamed of my love for this boy! This is a good boy, and I love this boy! I, Phil Silvers, love this boy!" Another big kiss and a big smile from Silvers. Sinatra stares at him, waiting, and then starts the song again: "Days are long since you went away…", still waiting. Silvers just stands there, smiling, with Sinatra watching warily. Then, the payoff: Frank grabs Phil and plants a big kiss on his cheek.
In 1946, just a short while after Silvers and Sinatra returned from the USO tour, Phil Silvers and Rags Ragland were booked at the Copacabana. When Rags suddenly fell ill, Sinatra made sure he was admitted to Cedars Hospital. When Rags passed on, Phil and Frank were by his side. Though distraught, Silvers was a showbiz trouper and went to New York for the shows at the Copa. The first night of the booking, as he sat in his dressing room wondering what to do, Silvers heard the door open - and a voice. "Hi. What do we open with?" Sinatra, in the middle of a movie shoot in California, had flown to New York to be with Silvers on opening night. The two proceeded to do the old burlesque routines, including "My Buddy." At the end of the night, Silvers took a bow for Rags.
Phil Silvers knew not to thank his friend, not to gush over the gesture or cry on his shoulder, but he needed to show Sinatra how much he loved and appreciated him.
The lighter he had customized for Frank is engraved "FS" on the top and has the opening bars to "My Buddy" picked out in silver musical notes accented by diamonds and sapphires. More valuable then the gemstones, though, is the inscription in gold: "I'm not ashamed of my love for this boy - Phil".
Frank gave Tony O this lighter after reminiscing about Silvers and the old routines. The lighter itself has been appraised at over $1500, based on the gems and the custom work, but the story about Sinatra coming through for his friend adds the weight of emotion to the piece and makes it impossible to estimate a true value.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
From the Collection of Tony Oppedisano.
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$8,453 |
Lot 1780 |
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Sinatra Legacy Suite by Kaufman / Artist's Proof. A suite of 4 silkscreens on canvas celebrating Frank Sinatra's musical legacy, featuring indelible images of Sinatra enhanced with intense colors and dramatic shading. Signed and numbered verso, 20 of 25, an Artist Proof.
Two of the works are 36 x 31", the other two are 36 x 36". Fine condition.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
From the Collection of Tony Oppedisano.
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Lot 1781 |
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Sinatra Oil Painting. 40 x 40", Oil on Canvas, framed to 42" x 42". Signed bottom right, signed and dated by Sinatra verso: "Frank Sinatra / Rancho Mirage, Cal / 1992".
Frank Sinatra was a painter. Not a casual, weekends-only, just-filling-time painter, but a man moved to create art. His abstract canvases, with their strong lines and brilliant colors, reflect the passion and creativity that drove him on so many levels. As is clear from the myriad examples in A Man and His Art: Frank Sinatra (Random House, 1991), the oil pictured above is emblematic of the Sinatra style. Sinatra explained on more than one occasion that the interplay between color and shadows fascinated him. Orange was his favorite color -- "the happiest color", he said -- and the stunning orange base of this work accents the strength and brilliance of the red and turquoise geometric elements. Although he painted for much of his adult life, particularly while in Palm Springs, very few of Sinatra's original works have ever come up for sale. This bold work is likely the last finished Sinatra painting, and we are privileged to offer it to our bidders.
In May of 1992, shortly after Sinatra completed this painting, he received the tragic news that Jilly Rizzo, his dearest friend, had died in a car accident. Tony Oppedisano, who was with Sinatra when he was told of Rizzo's death and who spent a great deal of time with Sinatra in his last years, never saw him pick up another paintbrush after Rizzo's funeral. Jilly's death and Sinatra's own vision problems effectively ended his enjoyment of a fifty-year hobby. To the best of Tony's knowledge, this is the final completed painting from Frank Sinatra's studio.
Estimated Value $35,000-UP.
From the Collection of Tony Oppedisano.
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