Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 79

Celebrity/Entertainment Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 333		Adolph Friedländer Stone Lithograph Magic Poster, c. 1890s. Original stone lithograph of a stock magic poster by famed German lithographer, Adolph Friedländer (1851-1904), who produced posters for artists, magicians, and circus and vaudeville performers. 25½" x 33½". Linen backed. At lower left is: "Lith. Adolph Friedländer Hamburg"; the number "359" is below. Some scattered foxing, primarily in blank borders and a few small, closed tears in upper blank area; lower left tip is missing and some wear visible at extreme edges. A lovely, vintage poster. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 334		Dean, James (1931-55) American actor who became an icon of teenage angst. Publicity photo from "Rebel Without a Cause," his most famous movie, signed diagonally in blue ink across Natalie Wood's green and pink clothing. Photo has some blemishes across lower edge, not affecting most of the image or the signature. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $615
Lot 335		Dietrich, Marlene (1901-1992) German-born actress and singer. Sepia-toned glamour shot of Drietrich signed in green ink, "Sincerely, Marlene Dietrich," 10" x 8". Photo is on cardstock, slightly faded with one crease at lower left corner and one faint smudge at upper left. A beautiful photo with a very bold signature. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660
Lot 336		Fuller, Loie (1862-1928) "Serpentine" dancer and pioneer of lighting techniques. Portrayed by Toulouse-Lautrec, Chéret, Rodin, etc. Passport signed twice, once on the photo and once at the bottom of the "Personal Description," 8½ x 3" (open). With an 1896 California Theatre program for a performance by Miss Fuller; cover features a printed portrait of her. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,200
Lot 337		Gable, Clark. Inscribed, signed 10x8" photo, "To Bob Gough/Best wishes/always/Clark Gable." Signed boldly in blue ink. Stamp on back reads, "Please Credit M-G-M Photo by Clarence Bull." PR blurb on the back describes Gable's plans for a three-month vacation after finishing the 1940 comedy spy film, "Comrade X" with Hedy Lamarr. With two 4 x 5" photos of Gable from unidentified movies. Bob Gough was a cameraman. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 338		Garland, Judy. Menu from the Venus Room at the New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas signed in blue ballpoint on the page detailing the food choices, 14 x 10" (1956). At the top of the menu is "World Premiere Night Club Performance of Miss Judy Garland. Please do not ask for Service during Miss Garland's Performance." Miss Garland made her Las Vegas debut in 1956 at the New Frontier, performing for four weeks at a salary of $55,000 per week. Her performances were so successful that her run was extended for a week. Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 339		Hepburn, Katharine and Spencer Tracy. Lovely 10 x 8" photo inscribed and signed, "Susan-Marie/all good wishes/Katharine Helpburn". Signed in blue ink. Stamp on back reads, "Please Credit M-G-M Photo by Clarence Bull." PR blurb on the back for "Woman of the Year," the 1942 comedy that Miss Hepburn starred in with Spencer Tracy. With 10 x 8" sepia-toned photo inscribed and signed, "For Susan-Marie/Sincerely/Spencer Tracy/Sept 1942." Signed in black ink, with some ink brushing. Both photos have remnants on the back from a previous pasting. Also with this lot are four 10 x 8" photos, three of Hepburn and Tracy and one of Hepburn, being prepped for scenes. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $960
Lot 340		Leigh, Vivien (1913-1967) British stage and film actress. She won two Best Actress Academy Awards for her performances as "southern belles": Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939) and Blanche DuBois in the film version of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). Signed printed sheet music, My Own True Love based on the Tara Theme from the film Gone With The Wind, 10¼ x 6¾", 8 pps., black & white, signed in blue ink on the cover across Leigh's pictured image. Fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $289
Lot 341		Monroe, Marilyn (1926-62) Black and white photo inscribed and signed, "To Bob /Love and Kisses/ Marilyn Monroe," no place, no date. Miss Monroe is pictured with husband Joe DiMaggio, whom she married in January1954 and divorced in October 1954, the marriage lasting only 274 days. Signed in black ink. Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,040
Lot 342		Nelson, Willie (1933-) American country music singer-songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist. Signed Willie Nelson Tour Book, c. 1967, 20 pps., 11 x 8½", signed and inscribed on the back cover "To Alma, Good to have you with us tonight, Willie Nelson." The book has also been signed and inscribed by Charlie Pride, Johnny Bush, and other tour entertainers. With moderate spine and edge wear, and some soiling along the edges, otherwise in fine condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 343		Sinatra, Frank. Blue golf glove with bold signature in black marker on the palm. The glove has the "Sahara C.C. Las Vegas" logo, is size L and is made of polyurethane suede leather with leather patches on the palm. The Sahara Hotel was a favorite hang-out for Sinatra and his Rat Pack buddies and it was featured in the original "Ocean's Eleven" film. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 344		Stewart, James (1908-97) American actor. Autograph Sketch Signed "Harvey" and "James Stewart," 10 x 6¾", no place, no date. Harvey was a 1950 film in which Stewart played a middle-aged man whose best friend was a 6' 3½" rabbit named Harvey. Drawn and signed with a black Sharpie on heavy white card stock. Very fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $420
Lot 345		Stewart, Jimmy and Frank Capra. Typed script of an interview with Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra regarding It's A Wonderful Life signed on the first page by Stewart in black ink and Capra in blue ink. The interview took place at radio station WRR in Dallas, Texas in 1946. The 3½ pages include an introduction to the radio audience, telling them that Stewart and Capra were in Dallas "with the premier of 'It's A Wonderful Life'" and the questions which were asked by women on the staff of WRR. Pages are stapled at the top and show age wear; signatures are very bold. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $105
Lot 346		Tracy, Spencer. Sepia-toned 10 x 8" photo signed and inscribed, "For/Bob Gough/with my/best wishes/always/Spencer Tracy/Sept 1942," in black ink; minor ink brushing. Fine condition. Bob Gough was a cameraman. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552