Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 40

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Celebrity Autographs

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 453		Astaire, Fred & Cyd Charisse. Promotional color photograph from the 1957 M-G-M movie, "Silk Stockings" signed by the two stars in black marker, 8" x 10', no place, no date. Very fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 454		Barrymore, Ethel (1898-1954) Stage actress, sister of John and Lionel; great-grandmother of Drew. Photo on a playbill cover signed in black ink at the bottom, 8½" x 4¾", no place, dated 1901. Attractively matted and framed to 13" x 11". Scattered toning. Statement at bottom notes that Miss Barrymore has appeared in over 200 performances of "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines." Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127
Lot 455		Dean, James (1931 - 1955) American actor who epitomized the youthful rebellion of the 1950s and who became a cult figure after his tragic, early death. In 1955 Dean received an Academy Award nomination for his role in East of Eden. Two more starring roles followed: Rebel Without a Cause, also in 1955, and the posthumously-released 1956 production of Giant, for which he was also nominated for an Academy Award. Dean is one of only five people to be nominated for Best Actor for his first feature role, and the only person to be nominated twice after his death. Inscribed and Signed color Photograph: "To Tommy with best wishes / James Dean" in black ink across the right shoulder of Dean's tan jacket and green turtleneck, 10" x 8", no place, no date. Very fine. A facsimile signature is in the lower right corner. Printed in the right margin is, "A 'Moss Color Picture' 350 W. 50 St., N.Y. 19, N.Y. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,070
Lot 456		Dietrich, Marlene (1901-92) German-American actress known for her femme fatale roles and sultry voice. Beautiful 13½"x 10½" Photograph Inscribed and Signed, "To Group-Captain Walter Pickard / My very best wishes / Marlene Dietrich / 1954." A glamorous head-and-shoulders portrait, with blind embossed imprint at lower right of photographer John Engstead. A small brown spot on the back faintly shows behind the "a" in "Captain"; otherwise, a gorgeous photo. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 457		Disney, Walt. Original cel from "The Grain That Built a Hemisphere" Inscribed and Signed, "To Ken from Walt" in purple pencil on the matte, n.p., n.d. The image depicted is El Castillo, also known as Temple of Kukulcan, from Chichen Itza, anarchaeological site and sacred city of ancient Maya Yucatan, Mexico. Visible portion of the cel is 8¼" x 11"; the original matte is cut to maintain Disney's signature and inscription. Matted and framed to an overall size of 18½" x 22½". There are some white specks in the blue background and Disney's script is a little light but quite legible. An "Original WDP" seal is rubber-stamped at the lower right corner of the matte opening, showing that the background is by Courvoisier, whose label is affixed to the back, guaranteeing that this cel "is an original painting on celluloid, actually used in the Walt Disney Production of 'The grain that built a Hemisphere'. …" The 1942 documentary was nominated for an Oscar in 1943. Released by Walt Disney Studios in 1943, the war-time cartoon sings the praises of corn and places emphasis on its place in the history of American Indians and Aztecs. The "Ken" to whom the cel was inscribed was producer Kenneth MacGowan. He started his career as a drama critic, then became a stage producer with Eugene O'Neill's Provincetown Playhouse. He moved to Hollywood and produced many prestigious films, although he was usually only credited as an associate producer. In 1946, he retired from the industry to chair the Department of Theater Arts at UCLA. Later he wrote books on drama and film, most notably Behind the Screen, a history of cinema. He also had a keen interest in archaeology. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. From the estate of Kenneth MacGowan. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 458		Haley, Jack (1899-1979) Song and dance comedian; best known for playing the Tin Man in "The Wizard of Oz." Check Signed, 3" x 7¾", Beverly Hills, California, 10 Aug. 1972. Paid to John B. Hanton for $31.50. Bank stamp does not affect signature. Matted with a photo as the Tin Man to 16" x 12". Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 459		Henson, Jim (1936-90) Creator of the Muppets. 8" x 10" publicity photo of Fozzie Bear singing to a snowman in the 1967 show "A Muppet Family Christmas" Signed in black marker by Henson. Fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 460		Hitchcock, Alfred (1899-1980) Film producer; the master of suspense. Profile Sketch Signed in blue ink, 5½" x 4¼", no place, no date. Excellent condition. With a block of stamps featuring Hitchcock. Estimated Value $800 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $863
Lot 461		Houdini, Harry (1874-1926) Hungarian-born magician and escape artist. He achieved huge celebrity and became president of The Society of American Magicians. Small tan card, 1 5/8" x 3½", with a blue, fountain-pen signature, "Houdini" followed by the date, "1921," no place. Very fine except for one small nick at upper left corner. A fine example of Houdini's highly-sought-after signature. With a block of four Houdini stamps. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 462		Karloff, Boris (1887-1969) Actor best known for "Frankenstein." Document Signed twice, once on the front and again on the back, 3¼" x 7¼", Los Angeles, Ca., 17 May, 1966. Karloff's tax-withholding form for his Personnel Record carries his birth name, William Henry Pratt, as well, but he signed as Boris Karloff both times, in blue ink. On the back, the first three letters of "Karloff" are affected by a punch hole; the signature on the front is nice and bold. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 463		Laurel, Stan (1890-1965) Half of the popular comedy team, Laurel and Hardy. Typed Letter Signed, on The Oceana Apartment Hotel letterhead, one page, 8¾" x 5½", Santa Monica, CA, 16 Mar. 1963. To Steve Ward, mentioning "Jitterbugs," the Dick Van Dyke show ("they did a L&H skit - very good"), a Laurel and Hardy film, "Laughing Gravy," and discussing the New York L&H fan club. Very fine. Bold signature. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 464		Lombard, Carole (1908-42) Comedic actress; died in a plane crash while returning from a war bond rally. Application for membership in the American Federation of Radio Artists Signed in black ink, 8¼" x 6½", Los Angeles, 9 Mar. 1939 (20 days before she married Clark Gable). Fine; two small tape marks on the reverse and staple marks in top corners. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 465		Lugosi, Béla. 1882-1956) Hungarian-born actor best known for his portrayal of Dracula. Sepia-toned Photograph Inscribed and Signed "To Dave Béla Lugosi," 7" x 5", no place, no date. Signed in black ink in the dark upper left background. Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,200
Lot 466		Mansfield, Jayne (1933-67) American actress. Although she won a Golden Globe Award and a Theatre World Award, she is best known as a 1950s sex symbol; she died in a car accident at the age of 34. 10" x 8" color Photograph Signed in blue marker with a small heart over the "i". Note on back states that it was signed at the Polo Lounge of the Beverly Hills Hotel during the 1960s and that it is from the Rota Collection. Stamped "Original." Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 467		Martin, Dean & Jerry Lewis, et al. Partly-printed Souvenir Sheet presented to Academy Award-winning director Norman Taurog, one page (front and back), 12¼" x 9", Signed by approximately 28 cast and crew members from Taurog's 1956 film "Partners," a remake of the 1936 Bing Crosby vehicle "Rhythm on the Range." Signers range from Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis ("Here's to plenty more"), to Academy Award-winners--cinematographer Daniel L. Fappart and art director Ray Moyer-- to the hairdresser and dialogue supervisor. Light toning only. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 468		Monroe, Marilyn (1926-62) Inscribed and Signed Photograph: "To Lee / Love & Kisses / Marilyn Monroe" in black ink in the upper right corner, 10" x 8", no place, no date. Fine; small tape marks in the four corners and one in the right margin, all easily matted and framed out. A youthful Marilyn in a boudoir pose. The number "MM-34" is visible in the plate at lower right. The large signature and inscription are of medium boldness. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,760
Lot 469		Monroe, Marilyn - 1955 Nude Calendar. Original 1955 calendar featuring a nude pose of Marilyn Monroe by Tom Kelley. The calendar size is 19½" x 12"; the image is 12 3/8" x 11½". The image was used on a calendar for Radio & TV Clinic in El Paso, Texas. Two months are on each page; all are present. Very good; age wear and a couple of small edge tears. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $546
Lot 470		Pair of Lionel Barrymore Signed Etchings of the Long Island Shore. The first 7.5" x 7.5" printed area, of sailboats at anchor, framed to an overall size of 18.5" x 14.5"; the second 6" x 5" of a beached boat with flotsam and jetsom, this titled "Souvenir of Long Island" and matted; both views skillfully rendered. Also an unsigned glossy studio 8 x 10 of Barrymore in costume from the film Carolina. Total of 3 pcs. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 471		Presley, Elvis (1935-77) One of the defining figures of 20th century American music; called "the King." Photograph from a fan magazine signed in black ink, 11" x 8½", no place, no date. Fine. A pensive pose of a young Elvis. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,200
Lot 472		Rathbone, Basil (1892-1967) English actor noted for playing Sherlock Holmes and numerous suave villains in swashbuckler movies. 5½" x 3¼" Photograph of Rathbone holding his two dogs Signed in blue ink against his white trousers, no place, no date. Very good; mounting remnants on verso. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 473		Renoir, Jean (1894-1979) Director, actor, and author. Typed Document Signed, 1½ pp, 11" x 8½", Los Angeles, Ca., 26 Nov. 1947. Renoir signs an agreement with RKO Pictures, Inc. to terminate his Employment Agreement from 1945, by which he was employed to direct two pictures. "You have completed all services required of you in connection with the first of said Pictures…." Very good; light toning, file notes, punch holes and staple marks. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 474		Rogers, Roy & Dale Evans. Photograph Signed by the "King of the Cowboys" and the "Queen of the West," 10" x 8", no place, no date. Both signed their names in black marker. A B-Western film star in the 1940s, Roy, with Dale as his co-star, became a tv star on "The Roy Rogers Show" during the 1950s. From an age of innocence when being a good guy was popular. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
Lot 475		Schwarzenegger, Arnold (1947 -) Bodybuilding icon; actor; 38th governor of California. Poster for the 1977 documentary "Pumping Iron" with a large, bold 2½" x 6" signature made with a silver marker, 17" x 11", no place, no date. Excellent condition. The five-time Mr. Universe and seven-time Mr. Olympia poses in competition form. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 476		Sinatra, Frank. Early photo process reproduction of a two-tone print Signed in black marker at lower right, 10" x 8". Obtained in person at The Sands Casino in the late 1970s. Light even overall toning. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 477		Stewart, James (1908-97) American actor. Autograph Sketch of a rabbit's head and a hugh bow tie Signed "Harvey" and "James Stewart, " with a blue marker, on white card stock, 11" x 8½", no place, no date. Harvey was a 1950 film in which Stewart played a middle-aged man whose best friend was a 6'3½" white rabbit named Harvey. Very fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 478		Stewart, James. Publicity Photo from the movie "Harvey" Signed by Stewart in blue marker across his overcoat, 8" x 10", no place, no date. The photo shows Stewart gazing fondly at a portrait of himself and Harvey, the 6'3½" white rabbit who played his best friend in the movie. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 479		(Ten Actors). A group of ten items: 8 First Day Covers commemorating events such as Shakespeare's 400th birthday, George Gershwin, the Pony Express, etc. Signed individually by Randolph Scott, Sir John Gielgud, Bing Crosby, Shirley Temple Black (dated April 23, 1928), Christopher Plummer, Redd Foxx, Martin Milner, and director Otto Preminger. Also, an envelope with a cachet of Pope Paul VI signed by Frederic March, and a 2½ x 3½" card signed, "William Gillette / New York Dec 8. 1896." Overall fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345