Lot 251
John Wayne Signed, Oversized Page Lifted from a Film History Boldly Signed in Center Between Two Great Photos of Wayne, LOA by JSA (1907-1979) John Wayne, celebrated star of many classic Western and war films boasting a career that spanned 40 years. Still one of the most in demand autographs at Goldberg Auctions but an autograph we frequently find a forgery or "secretarial", repeatedly.
Offered is an unusual, oversized signed piece measuring 15 x 11½" which is clearly a film history of John Wayne, given the quality of paper, from a premium periodical. Possibly a tribute issue by VARIETY. The text is a deep dive on the filming of SANDS OF IWO JIMA from 1949, a very successful war film for Wayne, and how Wayne's notorious penchant for drinking and holding that drink each night after filming with the film crew and co-stars trying to keep up. Hilarious. Just below the photo of Wayne and Robert Ryan from Flying Leathernecks, is an iconic image from his 1968 film THE GREEN BERETS co-directed by John Wayne.
Wayne has signed his name boldly and is dated 1978. Comes with LOA by James Spence Authentication. Framed and matted, this would prove an excellent piece for any fan of Wayne's. Estimated Value $500 - UP
The Feldman Collection.
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