Skip to main content
Go to accessibility notice
Home / Entertainment, Music & Posters / 2012 July 24 Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction- Beverly Hills Auction #7058 / Lot #46099
    LOT #46099  | 
    Sold for: Sign-in or Join (free & quick)

    A Joan Crawford Collection of Signed Letters, 1942-1945....

    Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
    Movie/TV Memorabilia:Autographs and Signed Items, A Joan Crawford Collection of Signed Letters, 1942-1945....
    Sold for: Sign-in or Join (free & quick)
    Track Item Share this lot

    Sell One of These Currency Converter

    Description

    A Joan Crawford Collection of Signed Letters, 1942-1945. Nine total, ranging in date from "September 26, 1942" to "May 23, 1945," all typed on the star's personalized notepaper from her Bristol Avenue address in Brentwood, CA, all signed in black fountain pen ink "Joan Crawford," all sent to an "Arthur Farrer" who had met the star and started a correspondence with her, content of letters is mostly brief and newsy with Crawford usually plugging her latest film, including the last letter [dated "May 23rd, 1945"] reading in part "I finally completed "Mildred / Pierce", after working every day for five / months, and think it is the best story / I've ever had and the best picture I've / ever made;" also included are three vintage snapshots of Crawford with Farrer: one black and white one circa 1943, another black and white one circa 1945, and one color one circa 1956; the last of which inspired Crawford to handwrite a one page note (also in this lot) in blue ballpoint ink reading in full "I received the foto / How did you manage? / What planet is it from? / Who authorized you / to scare me that way? / I never saw anything / more horrible. / J."
    Letters: 10 1/2" x 6 1/2"

    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    July, 2012
    24th Tuesday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
    Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
    Page Views: 689

    Buyer's Premium per Lot:
    25% on the first $50,000 (minimum $14), plus 20% of any amount between $50,000 and $1,000,000, plus 12% of any amount over $1,000,000 per lot.

    Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
    Calculate Standard Domestic Shipping Sales Tax information

    Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More

    Terms and Conditions  |  Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments |  Glossary of Terms

    Viewing at %
    Please enter a value between % and 100% and press your "Enter" key. Close
    Fit to screen View Full Size Brightness
    Sold for: Sign-in or Join (free & quick)
    Sold for: Sign-in or Join (free & quick)
    Track Item

    Floor auctions

    Open for bidding: (View All)

    Fine Art
    Ends on 12/04/2020

    Decorative Art
    Ends on 12/04/2020

    Fine Art
    Ends on 12/04/2020

    Luxury Accessories
    Ends on 12/06/2020

    Arms & Armor
    Ends on 12/06/2020

    Entertainment
    Ends on 12/06/2020

    World & Ancient Coins
    Ends on 12/06/2020

    US Coins
    Ends on 12/06/2020

    Jewelry & Timepieces
    Ends on 12/07/2020

    Jewelry & Timepieces
    Ends on 12/08/2020

    Photography
    Ends on 12/09/2020

    Comics & Comic Art
    Ends on 12/10/2020

    Sports Collectibles
    Ends on 12/10/2020

    Fine & Rare Wine
    Ends on 12/11/2020

    Decorative Art
    Ends on 12/11/2020

    Comics & Comic Art
    Ends on 12/11/2020

    Jewelry & Timepieces
    Ends on 12/11/2020

    US Coins
    Ends on 12/15/2020

    Rare Books
    Ends on 12/16/2020

    Fine Art
    Ends on 12/16/2020

    Currency
    Ends on 12/17/2020

    World & Ancient Coins
    Ends on 12/18/2020

    US Coins
    Ends on 12/22/2020

    Currency
    Ends on 12/30/2020

    Heritage membership

    Join Now - It's Free

    VIEW BENEFITS
    1. Past Auction Values (prices, photos, full descriptions, etc.)
    2. Bid online
    3. Free Collector newsletter
    4. Want List with instant e-mail notifications
    5. Reduced auction commissions when you resell your
      winnings 
    Consign now
    • Cash Advances
    • More Bidders
    • Trusted Experts
    • Over 200,000 Satisfied Consignors Since 1976
    Consign to the 2021 April 11 Guitars and Musical Instruments Signature Auction - Dallas.

    Learn about consigning with us

    The movie quite literally changed my life. I have included a pic of me in Sly's Rocky 3 Cashmere overcoat, would much appreciate if it is possible for you to forward this email to Sly to let him know the overcoat is in good hands, and will be well taken care of, (as will be the Rambo knife forging tools, the other lot I won!) Wish you very happy holidays and a great 2016!
    Atul J. ,
    Irvine, CA
    View More Testimonials

    HA.com receives more traffic than any other auction house website. (Source: Similarweb.com)

    Video tutorial

    Getting the most out of search