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Steve McQueen, Bruce
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A Hendee & Nelson "Silver
King" Bicycle, circa 1890s (est. $50,000), is expected to
headline a collection of items once owned by former actor Steve McQueen –
one of three private celebrity collections – in our Entertainment Auction on
March 18 in Dallas.
McQueen is one of several entertainment luminaries, whose personal
collections will be among the coveted items in the sale, joining
the likes of actors Farrah Fawcett and
Bruce Willis.
The bicycle, which is painted black,
has solid rubber tires on wooden rims, a vintage leather seat, a
portion of a 19th-century lantern attached to the front,
nickel handlebars and a period-style hand-painted plaque that hangs
from the cross bar that reads, "Steve McQueen" on each side.
Partially restored by McQueen during the 1970s, the bicycle is
accompanied by a later-made steel stand.
Fawcett is one of
the most well-known models and actresses from the second half of
the 20th century, starring in such television hits as
Charlie's Angels and posing for a pin-up poster in 1976 that
became arguably the most popular such poster ever made.
But as it turns out, Fawcett also was a collector who gathered
film scripts from the
1980s-2000s; television scripts from
the 1980s-2000s; a group of Rolodexes
(1970s-1990s) that included a huge array of personal and
professional contacts, including entertainment personalities like
Warren Beatty, Candice Bergen, Milton Berle, Jacqueline Bisset, Dom
DeLuise, Robert Downey, Jr., Jane Fonda, John McEnroe, Liza
Minelli, Sidney Poitier and Burt Reynolds; and a group of what is
simply known as "the poster" of the smiling Fawcett, clad in a red
swimsuit, that became the best-selling pinup
poster of all time, with more than 12 million copies sold.
Willis, who burst
into the public eye as co-star of the 1980s television show
Moonlighting and known best for his roles in the Die
Hard movie series, has several items in the auction.
Among his top offerings is a French Movie Poster
from Forbidden Planet (est. $3,000). This large-format
poster in French "grande" size (47 by 63 inches), from the 1956
Metro-Goldwyn film, features one of the most iconic images from the
science fiction genre: Robbie the Robot carrying an unconscious
beauty. All text, including the film's title, is written in French.
The poster includes a letter of authenticity signed by Willis.
A Marilyn Monroe Grave
Marker, circa 1990s (est. $20,000) was removed in the mid-1990s
from the crypt of one of the most iconic actors and sex symbols of
the 20th century. The bronze marker weighs approximately
four pounds, is painted brown and has simple, gold-painted border
and lettering that reads "Marilyn Monroe / 1926-1962."
A John Wayne Twice-Signed
Mexican Tourist ID Card, 1972 (est. $6,000), includes the
professional autograph of the legendary actor, director and
producer whose given name was Marion Mitchell Morrison. Personal
information, including his age (65) at the time the card was issued
and his home address, also are noted.
A Dress Elizabeth
Taylor Wore In Cleopatra (est. $4,000) is a mauve,
floor-length, sleeveless silk chiffon with side slits to mid-thigh,
adorned with sequins and silver thread forming shell-shaped
patterns on the front and back bust. Taylor wore the gown – which
appears more blue than mauve in the movie because of the lighting
used in shooting – when she played the title role in the 1963
20th Century Fox classic that became one of the most
notorious Hollywood productions of all time.
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Sylvester Stallone's
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Actor, writer and director Sylvester Stallone's
personally-owned library of rare and collectible books will
debut in Heritage Auctions' Rare
Books auction March 8 in New York. The collection of nearly 45
lots, spanning hundreds of volumes includes rarities such as
one of 300 sets of The
Complete Writings of Walt Whitman, with an extraordinary 1890
hand-written postcard from Whitman (est. $4,000).
"Stallone is one of the most accomplished screenwriters of our
time," said Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auctions. "It is
little surprise his library is filled with limited edition and rare
examples of works from the giants of literature — many of which
include rare signatures by the authors themselves."
The library marks the second of Stallone's personally-owned
property and memorabilia collections offered at Heritage — the
first of which realized more than $3 million across three public
auction sessions in December, 2015.
The international superstar's rare book collection includes a 1902,
leather-bound, 10-volume set Sir Walter Scott's
The Waverly Novels includes a one-page autographed
letter, signed by Scott (est. $2,000) and a 1900, 22-volume example
of the Complete Writings of
Nathaniel Hawthorne, signed by Hawthorne on a tipped-in
Liverpool customs certificate (est. $1,500) and limited to 500
sets.
The collection holds stunning examples of complete sets only
available in limited supply: Norman M. Penzler, editor, C. H. Tawney's original
1880 English translation of The Ocean of Story,
specially-bound issue, limited to 10 sets for Their Highnesses the
Reigning Princes of India is on offer (est. $1,500) as is a 1886
first-edition set of Leo Tolstoy's War
and Peace, in fine condition and housed in two protective
boxes (est. $2,000). Finely bound sets include works by the likes
of Francis Bacon, Samuel
Johnson, Thomas Browne, John Burroughs and essays by Plutarch
(est. $500).
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Historic Music Posters
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The collection begins with swing favorites from Glenn Miller and
Cab Calloway and continues through the counterculture movements
under Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, and Janice Joplin. The
Signature Auction will take place March 18, in Dallas.
One of the earliest posters in the collection is a Glenn Miller Moonlight
Serenade Banner from 1939. The jazz giant had 17 top ten hits
in 1939 alone and would command the charts throughout the war. The
banner shows Glenn Miller in one of this classic photo poses and
promotes his signature tune, Moonlight Serenade. Another
early rarity on offer is a Cab Calloway Concert
Poster dated between 1939 and 1943. Calloway, perhaps best
remembered today for his starring role in the Blues
Brothers, was one of the most influential big band leaders
during the interwar years. The bright poster references Minnie
the Moocher and depicts the always-animated Calloway beaming
and conducting. The example on offer is the only known
survivor.
Jazz entered a transition period following the Second World War.
Bands experimented, with multiple styles reaching popularity at
once. One of the poster highlights from this era is an Art Blakey and the Jazz
Messengers Penthouse Concert Poster. Art Blakey was a
mastermind, combining big band jazz with blues to create a style
that made his work amongst the most respected in the business. The
poster is for a series of no-cover shows he played in Seattle
during the 1960's. Another great from the era was Count Basie. His
iconic big band was a favorite with vocalists and recorded with
greats from Ella Fitzgerald to Frank Sinatra. A Playmor Ballroom
Concert Poster from 1954 is one of the rarest from Basie's
60-year career. Just two copies are known to exist.
The development of cool jazz coincided with the jazz explosion of
the postwar years. Cool jazz was different than anything heard
before, with subtle tones and relaxed tempos. A Dave Brubeck and Sonny
Rollings Burras Hall Concert Hall Poster recognizes two of cool
jazz's early icons. The poster dates to 1958, just months before
Brubeck's Time Out album went platinum and put cool jazz on
the international map.
As the 1960's arrived, jazz gave way to soul and R&B as
traditional pop's most popular rival genre. Sam Cooke was an early
star of soul. A Live Stock Auditorium
Concert Poster from 1958 is a particularly rare offering. Cooke
had left the gospel genre about a year earlier and his stardom was
still several years away. Another early key figure would remain a
fixture of the genre for decades: Ray Charles. A 1956 Ray Charles Window
Card on offer is one of two known where he is referred to as
the "Sensational Blind Pianist and Vocalist." Charles won eight
Grammys over his seven-decade career and is still considered one of
the world's most influential musicians.
With the Vietnam War in full swing and counterculture more vocal
than ever, the Hippie Movement of the late 1960's dominated the
music scene. Perhaps the most visually exciting piece from the
entire collection is a rare surviving Janis Joplin University
of Michigan Concert Poster. Joplin sang to a sea of students on
March 15, 1969, with the Cotton Blues Band. The poster is a
four-color silkscreen print on oversized cardstock and one of the
most coveted posters of Joplin's career. A 1965 Bob Dylan Stand-Up
Counter Display is expected to draw significant bidding
activity. The cardboard display promotes his six albums to date and
stands 14 inches tall. Survivors of this style of poster, let alone
the specific design offered are exceedingly scarce. A Grateful
Dead/Jefferson Airplane Poster from 1969 is the finest poster
in the collection. The bright first edition print is signed by the
artist Randy Tuten and graded 9.8 by CGC.
Other highlights include:
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Autographed 45 of The
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A 45 rpm copy of the second single released in the United Kingdom
by all four members of the Beatles is expected to earn top lot
honors at Heritage Auctions' Entertainment & Music
Memorabilia Signature Auction March 18 in Dallas.
The record includes recordings of Ask Me Why and
Please Please Me (est. $40,000). John Lennon, Paul
McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr all signed the Ask Me
Why B-side of the record; McCartney and Harrison also signed
the reverse side, which features an A-side recording of Please
Please Me. Given to its original owner at the Cavern Club in
Liverpool, the single was released Jan. 11, 1963, 13 days before a
signing session at the NEMS record shop, where the signatures
likely were acquired.
A photo of the Fab Four
signed by all four members of the band (est. $18,000) also is
expected to draw heavy interest at the auction. The 8-by-10 glossy
black-and-white picture, taken in early 1965 in the Bahamas, is
signed with a felt-tip pen and includes a certificate of
authenticity from Heritage Auctions and Tracks LTD.
An original pressing of the Help! Album
Signed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison of the
Beatles (Capitol MAS 2386, 1965), (est. $12,000) will be
available to collectors in the auction. The Gatefold Mono LP was
the band's eighth album for Capitol and the soundtrack for the
band's second major motion picture. It contains seven Beatles songs
from the film with six instrumental pieces interspersed.
Savvy collectors and Beatles fans alike are expected to clamor for
an extremely rare piece of memorabilia: a Postcard Signed by John
Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Substitute Drummer
Jimmie Nicol (est. $10,000). In addition to the band members'
signatures, this 3.5-by-5.5-inch postcard includes the inscription:
"To Judy / Best Wishes / Jimmie Nicol" that was written by Nicol,
who was filling in on the band's Australian tour for regular
drummer Ringo Starr, who was ill with tonsillitis and stayed home
during much of the tour. According to the accompanying letter of
provenance, the signatures were acquired by a 24-year-old steward
who remembers serving Lennon two boiled eggs for breakfast aboard
the plane to Sydney.
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From The David Gest
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(RIP - 1953-2016)
David Gest was a true American original. A Los Angeles native, he
grew up loving the "local scene" of celebrity culture and became
fascinated with both movie stars and rock stars. As an adult, Gest
ended up becoming an uncommon part of that scene himself.
His professional life was as varied and unique as he was,
encompassing work as a journalist, a publicist, a television
producer, an awards ceremony creator, a concert promoter, and
lastly, as a reality television star with a huge cult following in
the United Kingdom.
Along his exceptional journey, Gest met and befriended countless
celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer
Jones, Joseph Cotten, Shirley Temple, Janet Gaynor, and Liza
Minnelli, who he was briefly (and infamously) married to from 2002
to 2003. He also worked closely with Al Green, the Doobie Brothers,
Whitney Houston, and, most importantly, Michael Jackson on the
celebrated "Michael Jackson: The 30th Anniversary Celebration"
which aired on CBS Television on September 7, 2001. Additionally,
Gest continued to organize Rock and Soul concert tours in the U.K.
for many years, up until just this past summer.
Because of his passion for celebrity culture and his personal
involvement in it, Gest was able to collect numerous items directly
from his famous friends. But he also bought hundreds of rare pieces
from auction houses, memorabilia shops, flea markets, and antique
stores. His focus was always on "pop culture" and on the stars he
loved as a child such as Elvis Presley, Dick Clark, The Beatles,
Petula Clark, Sonny and Cher, and The Monkees, and all Blues R & B
music artists to name just a few. In the next four auctions, you
will see the incredible variety of items he collected throughout
his years in the entertainment industry.
Heritage Auctions is proud to offer a number of these Pop Culture treasures
from David Gest's personal collection. We hope they will bring
you happiness and fun memories just as they did for the man who
collected them. We will miss him.
Other highlights include:
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Rare Teaser One Sheet
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Perhaps one of the most impressive of all of the great Universal
Studios horror posters, a terrifying, 1933 one sheet teaser
poster for The Invisible Man could sell for as much as
$80,000 in Heritage Auctions' Vintage Posters Auction
March 25-26 in Dallas.
"Even the most advanced collectors have never seen this poster in
person," said Grey Smith, Director of Vintage Posters at Heritage
Auctions. "(Artist) Karoly Grosz does a hauntingly wonderful job
capturing the insanity that slowly takes hold of the film's mad
scientist. In only a few instances did, the studio produce a teaser
for their horror greats but when they did they were often
outstanding."
Additional posters from Universal Studios' greatest monsters
include a title lobby card for The Bride of
Frankenstein (est. $30,000) and a lobby card for the 1935
film Werewolf of
London (est. $10,000).
A rare and stunning Italian four-fogli
from the 1953 re-release of Casablanca (est. $30,000) —
considered by many collectors to be one of the most beautiful ever
made for the film — depicts an elegant, wind-swept Ingrid Bergman
set against the backdrop in French Morocco. Likewise, a poster for Columbia's
1946 film Gilda (est. $20,000) sets heroine Rita
Hayworth center stage on this classic film noir Style B one
sheet.
Very rare, half sheet posters from classic films such as a Style A
depicting five major cast members and two important scenes from the
1939 MGM classic The Wizard of
Oz (est. $30,000) is on offer, as is the elusive Style B
for The Maltese
Falcon, which shows a double-fisted, gun-slinging Humphrey
Bogart and the sultry Mary Astor (est. $8,000).
Large-size international paper for La Dolce
Vita (est. $18,000); Warner Brothers' 1935 poster for
Bordertown
($12,000) with art by Luigi Martinati; and the 1928 film The Passion of
Joan of Arc(est. $12,000) would be at home in the most
advanced collections.
Posters from silent films include rarities from 1926's The Black
Pirate, starring Douglas Fairbanks (est. $10,000), and the
never before seen large-format poster from The Perils of
Pauline from 1914 (est. $10,000).
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Hollywood Collector's
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A remarkable collection focused on international art from the Jazz
Age through World War II is the foundation of our Through the Modernist Lens: A
Distinctive Hollywood Collection of Art Deco and 20th
Century Art which will be offered March 17-19.
Standing out in the crowd of dramatic pieces is a statuette of a woman
that was featured in the classic film, Ninotchka (est.
$8,000-12,000). This rare screen-used prop from the Golden Age of
film, starring Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas, was designed by
Adrian Gilbert, a costume and set designer remembered for his work
on Wizard of Oz.
"The owner's conviction to assemble art and design from an age that
promoted themes of diversity and novel motifs — even daring ones —
was matched by his belief that artists and designers of the era
were shaping a truly modern aesthetic," said Aviva Lehmann,
Heritage Auctions' Director of American Art.
Multiple watercolors by Charles Burchfield standout with
Rapids at Sunset,
Little Beaver Creek, Salem, Ohio (est. $20,000-30,000) and
An Afternoon, September
10, 1916 (est. $25,000-35,000) showcase his skill in
capturing idyllic nature scenes while two pieces from French artist
Jean Dubuffett, Monument aux
Ailes, (est. $20,000-30,000) and La Fumée, 1966,
(est. $25,000-35,000) are excellent examples of his Art Brut or
"raw art."
"Through the Modernist Lens features a great variety of
important decorative arts exemplifying the quintessential
three-dimensional objects produced during this time. In addition to
the largest set of Spritzdekor dinnerware and accessories ever
assembled in the Americas, the auction showcases silver, art glass
and wrought metal objects from around the world," added
Lehmann.
The bronze figure of
Mercury (est. $5,000-7,000) was one of 104 which surmounted the
traffic lights on the corners of Fifth Avenue from 8th Street to
59th Street in New York City from 1931 to 1964 and is offered in
this auction. Designed by Joseph H. Freedlander, this 16 1/2
inch-tall bronze is one of only seven believed to have survived.
Freedlander's signal was illustrative of the many municipalities
across the United States incorporating elements of the Art Deco
aesthetic in public environments to elicit an interpretation of a
"modern" city.
This auction includes many artists including William Zorach,
Millard Sheets and Thomas Hart Benton. The collection embraces art
movements including Cubism, Abstract Expressionism and Social
Realism that have been curated over four decades.
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If you've ever been
to a Heritage Signature auction, you've probably noticed people
near the front of the room, hard at work during the floor session
taking bids over the phone from people all around the country and
sometimes around the world. Now, there is a way to sign up for this
service without leaving your computer.
On the individual item page for each lot where phone bidding is
available, you will see a button immediately below the bid box with
a link that says "Request to Phone Bid". To sign up, simply click
on the link.
This will bring up a new page, where you will enter the phone
number where you can be reached the day of the auction. This will
allow us to contact you before the auction to best help you bid on
— or even pass on — the lot you want.
We recommend that phone bidding be used in conjunction with a proxy
bid from the Heritage website. We will have the amount of any proxy
bids you might have placed from the Heritage website available, in
order to ensure that you cannot bid against yourself. Indeed, it is
common for people who have signed up for phone bidding to be on the
phone with a Heritage representative when their Internet proxy bid
wins the lot!
Please note also that phone bidding is not necessarily available
for all lots. The auction must include a floor session, of course,
but there is often a minimum dollar amount for the item. For coins,
phone bidding is limited to lots valued in excess of $4000, as
determined by the current bid. Other Heritage venues will vary;
please check the lot you are interested in to find out more.
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As the fastest growing American-based
auction house, financially rock-solid Heritage Auctions continues
to grow and seek the best talent in the industry. If you are a
specialist or have strong general collectibles knowledge, we want
to hear from you. These specialists will, in some cases, head new
departments and in others will enhance existing department
expertise. We have positions open at our headquarters in Dallas as
well as at our new state-of-the-art galleries in prime locations in
both Midtown Manhattan and Beverly Hills.
Heritage is seeking to hire the world's best specialists in the
following categories:
- Consignment Director of Fine Watches
- Consignment Director, 20th Century Design
- Director, Business Development
- Fine Jewelry Cataloger
- Prints & Multiples Specialist
- Trust & Estates Specialist
If you are interested and feel you have the qualifications we seek,
please email your resume and salary history to Experts@HA.com.
We are also seeking to fill the following corporate positions:
- Building/Maintenance Operations Assistant
- Client Services Representative
- Shipping Associate
- SQL Database Administrator
- SQL Developer
If you are interested in applying for one of these Corporate
positions, please
apply here.
Interns here's your chance to work for the world's largest
collectibles auctioneer. We are looking for individuals with a
passion for collectibles, extensive knowledge in one of our venues,
and a career interest in the auction business. Applicants must also
be 18 years of age or older. Please email your resume to
Intern@HA.com.
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4.6-acre Lakeside Estate in
Plano
An extraordinary home on a
4.6-acre lakefront lot in Plano, Texas, goes up for bids March
14 in Heritage Auctions' Luxury Real Estate Auction.
The allure of the home at 3420 Ranchero Road stems not only from
its impressive design, but also from its location in one of the
Dallas area's top-rated communities.
Just minutes away from Dallas, this two-owner estate offers a rare
blend of natural surroundings, including access to a semi-private
lake that is ideal for canoeing, kayaking, fishing and
paddleboarding; a heated pool with ample space for outdoor living
and entertaining; and a surrounding community that features upscale
homes, highly-rated schools and numerous retail and dining
options.
"This home has the largest single-estate acreage available within
Plano's city limits," Heritage Luxury Real Estate Auctions Director
Nate Schar said. "Endless possibilities await the lucky buyer."
The 10,281-square foot home features six bedrooms, six full
bathrooms and two half-baths. The grounds of the estate also
include a separate guesthouse with one bedroom and one bathroom, a
heated swimming pool, a lighted tennis court with a covered
pavilion and a koi pond.
The home features 200-year-old Heart Pine wood flooring, its own
wine cellar, a game room, a home gym, a four-car garage and
multiple entertaining spaces. The elegant home boasts vaulted
ceilings, extensive stonework and massive glass doors that connect
the home to the outdoors while retaining the sense of seclusion and
privacy.
More information about Real
Estate auctions.
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The Mickey Spillane Collection
The Original Typescript for
Mickey Spillane's I, the Jury (New York: E.P. Dutton &
Company, 1947) is expected to headline a collection of items
relating to the 20th-century American novelist and
actor at Heritage Auctions' 2017 Rare
Books Auction March 8 in Dallas.
Known best for his detective novels featuring the "Mike Hammer"
character, Spillane sold more than 225 million copies of his books
internationally; he wrote 46 novels — 13 of which were finished by
mystery writer Max Allan Collins after Spillane's death in 2006 —
and 14 short stories. His acting credits included an appearance in
the Mike Hammer role, as well as the 1954 movie Ring of Fear
in which he played himself.
The typescript for I, the Jury, which carries a pre-auction
estimate of $50,000, is Spillane's copy with pencil marks and
editing notations throughout in graphite and red pencil. The first
190 pages have three holes punched on the left margin with
reinforcement labels around the holes.
Another Spillane script, the Original Typescript
Manuscript and Long Galley of The Big Kill (est.
$15,000), was published in New York in 1951, also by E.P. Dutton &
Company. The manuscript was for what turned out to be one of four
books Spillane published in a single year, preceded by My Gun is
Quick, Vengeance is Mine! and One Lonely
Night.
Tony Varady's Original
Painting for I, the Jury (est. $7,500), circa 1947,
matted to 8-by-10 inches in a frame that measures 15-by-18.75
inches, is accompanied by the first Signet edition hardback and
paperback copies of I, the Jury and comes from Spillane's
estate.
Collectors will have a chance to bid on Mickey Spillane's Royal
Manual Typewriter (est. $5,000), circa 1930, is old enough that
it is believed possible that he used it when working as a comic
book writer for Funnies, Inc. Spillane used a typewriter for his
entire career, never making the transition to a computer.
A Group of Spillane's World
War II Relics (est. $3,000), circa 1941-45, includes an array
of the author's possessions from his time as a fighter pilot,
including his dog tags, military records, photographs, buttons and
pins, patches and three Bibles – one of which is signed by
Spillane.
A collection of Mickey Spillane WWII
Original Photographs and Army Air Force Uniforms (est. $2,000)
includes roughly 100 original images of Spillane with comrades,
women and several kinds of aircraft. Of particular interest are the
pictures of the author with a woman believed by some to be the
inspiration of the character "Velda," the secretary in the Mike
Hammer novels. The lot also includes his 1943 Greenwood Army
Air Field yearbook and two tan, wool, summer-weight officer service
dress tunics, trousers and two tan cotton shirts.
More information about Rare Book
auctions.
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