Auction Details
On Saturday, December 14th is our A Celebration of Popular Culture auction! This spectacular year-end event features over 600 lots that are sure to excite every collector. We have big-ticket items including an original stretching portrait from The Haunted Mansion, a complete Olszewski Main Street, U.S.A. model, animation artwork from the major studios, an original Journey into Imagination Figment animatronic, concept art by Disney Legends Mary Blair and Eyvind Earle, and many Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and film franchise treasures. Bidding will be possible in person, online, absentee, or by phone, so there’s plenty of ways to be part of the auction action!
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 25% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
Please be aware there is a $5000 deposit required for any bidding over $50,000 that will be charged to the card on file. This deposit will be credited to your invoice or refunded after the auction.
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1Robert Todd Lincoln and Henry E. Huntington Signatures.Van Eaton Galleries
(Lincoln/Huntington, 1921) A pair of autograph cards signed by Robert Todd Lincoln and Henry Huntington. When Helen Hull Monnette was born in 1920, he
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*******4 for 281.25
2An Exceptional Harold Lloyd Autograph.Van Eaton Galleries
(Lloyd, 1921) A beautiful autograph by silent film star Harold Lloyd. Best remembered for the iconic image of a bespectacled man hanging from the hand
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to H*******l for 218.75
3Autographs of the Taft Supreme Court's 1921 Justices.Van Eaton Galleries
(1920-21) A collection of cards autographed by all the Justices of Taft's Supreme Court in 1921, plus a previous Chief Justice. Included in the ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e********7 for 375.00
4An Al Jolson Signature.Van Eaton Galleries
(Jolson, 1921) A card autographed by Al Jolson. Famed for his appearance in the first synchronized sound film "The Jazz Singer." When Hele...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
5A Charlie Chaplin Signed Photo.Van Eaton Galleries
(Chaplin, 1919-1920) A signed photo card of Charlie Chaplin. The biggest star of the silent film era, Chaplin was recognized worldwide for his "...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e********7 for 937.50
6A 1936 Western Tennis Magazine with 24 Autographs.Van Eaton Galleries
(Southern CA Tennis Assoc., 1936) A 1936 Western Tennis magazine on the tenth annual Pacific Southwest Tennis Championships, with 24 autographs of cel
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
7A Large Collection of Early Hollywood Publicity Photos.Van Eaton Galleries
(Various Studios, 1930s-60s) A large collection of 43 publicity photos from throughout the golden age of Hollywood filmmaking. Sets in the lot include
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to J**********r for 125.00
8A "Reunion in France" One-Sheet Poster.Van Eaton Galleries
(MGM, 1942) An original release one-sheet for "Reunion in France" starring Joan Crawford, John Wayne, and Philip Dorn. Measuring 27" ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
9"Iwo Jima" Signed by the Photographer Joe Rosenthal.Van Eaton Galleries
(Rosenthal, 1945) An oversized print of the iconic photo "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima" signed by the photographer Joe Rosenthal. The phot...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M*****2 for 625.00
13An "Athena" One-Sheet Signed by Debbie Reynolds.Van Eaton Galleries
(MGM, 1954) An original theatrical one-sheet poster for “Athena” signed in black ink by lead actress Debbie Reynolds. Measuring 27
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
14A "High School Hellcats" One-Sheet.Van Eaton Galleries
(American International Pictures, 1958) An original one-sheet poster for “High School Hellcats,” one of the many juvenile delinquent
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
15A Multi-Signed "Wizard of Oz" Album Cover.Van Eaton Galleries
(MGM, 1962/2001) A multi-signed “The Wizard of Oz” soundtrack album cover. Signatures include those of Munchkin 1st Trumpeter Karl S
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e********7 for 156.25
16A James Bond 007 Oddjob Figure on Card.Van Eaton Galleries
(Gilbert, 1965) A James Bond Secret Agent 007 Oddjob with Derby figure by Gilbert. Measuring 3” x 3” the figure is in fine condition
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
17A Jimmy Stewart Signed “Shenandoah” Contract.Van Eaton Galleries
(Universal, 1965) A signed contract between Jimmy Stewart and Universal Pictures agreeing that for all advertising of the film “Shenandoah,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v********l for 281.25
18A Debbie Reynolds Signed Unsinkable Molly Brown Poster.Van Eaton Galleries
(MGM, 1964) An original theatrical one-sheet for "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" signed by Debbie Reynolds. This poster has an uncommon print...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D********s.. for 437.50
19A Debbie Reynolds Signed "The Singing Nun" One-Sheet.Van Eaton Galleries
(MGM, 1966) An original theatrical release one-sheet poster for "The Singing Nun" signed in black ink by lead actress Debbie Reynolds. Mea...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
21A Collection of Early Star Trek Original Series Photos.Van Eaton Galleries
(Paramount, 1966) A collection of five early promotional photographs for the original Star Trek television series. Among the lot are photos of William
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******s for 156.25
22An Adam West Signed Batman LIFE Magazine Collection.Van Eaton Galleries
(LIFE, 1966) A collection of eleven March 1966 LIFE Magazines with a Batman TV show cover story, all signed by both Adam West (Batman) and Frank Gorsh
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
23A Collection of Four Batman and Robin Signed Puzzles.Van Eaton Galleries
(Western Publishing, 1995) A set of four The Adventures of Batman and Robin Frame-Tray Puzzles signed by Batman ‘66 actors Lee Meriwether (Ca
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******8 for 87.50
24A 1966 Super Heroes Magazine Signed by Stars of Batman.Van Eaton Galleries
(Western Publishing, 1966) An On the Scene Presents Super Heroes Magazine from 1966, signed by the stars of the soon-to-debut "Batman: The Movi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******8 for 218.75
25A Batman and Robin Numbered Pencil Coloring Set.Van Eaton Galleries
(Hasbro, 1966) A rare factory shrink-wrapped Batman and Robin Numbered Pencil Coloring Set by Hasbro. Inside are 6 colored pencils, 6 pictures for col
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
27A Collection of Five Bewitched Cast Signatures.Van Eaton Galleries
(Screen Gems, 1970s-90s) A rare collection of signatures from the lead cast of “Bewitched.” Included are signatures from Elizabeth M
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G*******0 for 218.75
28A Signed Collection of Classic TV Star Photos.Van Eaton Galleries
(1960s-90s) A collection of five publicity photos signed by classic television stars. Included are photos with personalized dedications from
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******8 for 281.25
29A James Darren in The Time Tunnel Costume Sketch.Van Eaton Galleries
(20th Century Fox Television, 1966) A costume sketch from Irwin Allen's "The Time Tunnel" television series. Signed by Paul Zastupnevi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****8 for 187.50
31A "The Magician" Revised First Draft Script.Van Eaton Galleries
(NBC, 1973) A revised first draft script for “The Magician” episode “Shattered Glass,” written by Gerald Di Pego.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
32A National Lampoon High School Yearbook Parody.Van Eaton Galleries
(National Lampoon, 1974) A National Lampoon 1964 High School Yearbook Parody featuring humorous high school superlatives and printed yearbook signatur
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
33A Fritz Manes Flight Crew Leather Jacket.Van Eaton Galleries
(Universal, 1976) A “Baa Baa Black Sheep” TV series crew jacket belonging to Fritz Manes, Clint Eastwood's collaborator on over a do
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
34A "Which Way Is Up?" Final Draft Screenplay.Van Eaton Galleries
(Universal, 1976) A final draft screenplay for “Which Way Is Up?” dated December 31, 1976. The film, written by Carl Gottlieb and Ce
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
35A "Which Way Is Up?" Second Draft Screenplay.Van Eaton Galleries
(Universal, 1976) A second draft screenplay for “Which Way Is Up?” dated November 17, 1976. The comedy starred Richard Pryor in thre
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
37A Set of "Star Wars" 1977 First Print Lobby Cards.Van Eaton Galleries
(20th Century Fox, 1977) A rare complete set of original lobby cards from the theatrical release of the original "Star Wars.” These first...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******C for 468.75
38A Pair of Carrie Fisher Signed Star Wars Photos.Van Eaton Galleries
(20th Century Fox, 1977) A pair of “Star Wars” publicity photos signed by Carrie Fisher in black marker. One photo features Fisher
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
39A Carrie Fisher Signed Star Wars Comic Book.Van Eaton Galleries
(Marvel, 1977) A Marvel Special Edition Star Wars comic adaptation with a cover signed boldly in black ink by Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher. The
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****7 for 375.00
40A Mark Hamill Signed Photo.Van Eaton Galleries
(Mark Hamill, 1980s-2000s) A signed photo of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in “Return of the Jedi.” Also included in the lot is an o
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R******e for 218.75
41A Pair of Peter Mayhew Signed Chewbacca Photos.Van Eaton Galleries
(Peter Mayhew, 1980s-2000s) A pair of photos of Chewbacca signed by actor Peter Mayhew, who portrayed the character from the original film through to
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
43A "The World's Greatest Lover" Final Draft Script.Van Eaton Galleries
(20th Century Fox, 1977) A final draft script for "The World's Greatest Lover" dated January 3, 1977. Gene Wilder wrote the script and...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J********b.. for 62.50
44An Early Illustration by Comedian Martin Mull.Van Eaton Galleries
(Martin Mull, 1978) A drawing of a flying chair on fire, by comic actor and musician Martin Mull. In the 1990s and 2000s, Mull gained attention in the
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
45A "Caddyshack" Script with Chevy Chase Signed Photo.Van Eaton Galleries
(Orion, 1979-80) A "Caddyshack" third draft script dated 5/18/79 with a photo signed by comedian Chevy Chase to Ted Knight's daughter ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*********s for 343.75
46A Debbie Reynolds Signed Advertisement Collection.Van Eaton Galleries
(Debbie Reynolds, 1980s-90s) A collection of eight full-page magazine advertisements signed by actress and singer Debbie Reynolds. Included are advert
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D********s.. for 312.50
49A Pair of Early "Beverly Hills Cop" Screenplays.Van Eaton Galleries
(Paramount, 1984) Two drafts of the screenplay for “Beverly Hills Cop,” one a third draft dated February 20, 1984, and the other scr
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*******3 for 125.00
50A Set of Color Stills from “Total Recall."Van Eaton Galleries
(Carolco, 1990) A collection of 20 color photo prints from Arnold Schwarzenegger's sci-fi fantasy "Total Recall." The set includes 15 ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******8 for 62.50
51A Chivas Regal Commercial Penguin Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(The Character Shop, 1995) A large penguin puppet created by The Character Shop for a Japanese Chivas Regal ad. The studio behind effects for
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
52Pearl Bailey's Reagan Inaugural Program and Tickets.Van Eaton Galleries
(Bailey, 1985) Pearl Bailey's program and ticket/badges to the 50th Presidential Inauguration in 1985, with the program signed by Bailey. Pearl ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k********d for 125.00
54A Large Collection of Celebrity Signed Photos.Van Eaton Galleries
(1980s-2000) A large collection of twelve signed publicity and fan photos, many of which have personalized dedications. Included are signatures from a
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
55A Collection of Fourteen Celebrity Signed Photos.Van Eaton Galleries
(1980s-2000s) A collection of fourteen photos signed by famous actors from film and television. Movie actors included are Billy Dee Williams from
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s**********j for 468.75
56A Martin Milner Signed Route 66 License Plate.Van Eaton Galleries
(Martin Milner, 1990s-2000s) A Route 66 souvenir license plate signed by actor Martin Milner. From 1960 to 1964, Milner starred as Tod Stiles on the C
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******C for 187.50
57Ted Knight's Personal Photographs and Ephemera.Van Eaton Galleries
(Knight, 1950s-80s) A large collection of photographs, negatives, and ephemera from the estate of actor Ted Knight. Included are candid photos of Knig
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*******n for 312.50
58Ted Knight's Mary Tyler Moore Show Photographs.Van Eaton Galleries
(Knight, 1970s) Ted Knight's personal collection of 18 photographs from the production of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Included are three photos o...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
59A Dick Sargent From “Bewitched” Signature.Van Eaton Galleries
(Dick Sargent, 1980s-90s) A signature from “Bewitched” actor Dick Sargent accomplished in red ink on a 3” x 5” ind
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G*******0 for 62.50
60A Collection of Celebrity Letters to Pearl Bailey.Van Eaton Galleries
(Bailey, 1969-88) A collection of ten signed correspondences sent to singer and actress Pearl Bailey from celebrities and political figures. Included
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
61Celebrity Letters and Photos Sent to Pearl Bailey.Van Eaton Galleries
(Bailey, 1973-92) A collection of two signed photographs and five notes sent to singer Pearl Bailey and her husband, jazz musician Louis Bellson. The
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
62A "Planet of the Apes" Red Ape Civilian Hat.Van Eaton Galleries
(20th Century Fox, 2001) A red civilian ape hat, part of a costume from Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes" reboot in 2001. Measuring 7....
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
63A "Planet of the Apes" Brown Ape Civilian Hat.Van Eaton Galleries
(20th Century Fox, 2001) A brown civilian ape hat, part of a costume from Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes" reboot in 2001. The felted...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
66A "Planet of the Apes" Production Call Sheet.Van Eaton Galleries
(20th Century Fox, 2001) A Second Unit call sheet from production of Tim Burton's 2001 "Planet of the Apes." Dated March 27, 2001, the...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
72A Set of Harper Goff The Vikings Documents.Van Eaton Galleries
(United Artists, 1958) A set of three documents and drawings relating to the film “The Vikings” from the collection of Harper Goff.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
73Harper Goff The Vikings Rough Draft Art Dept. Reports.Van Eaton Galleries
(Goff, 1958) A pair of rough draft reports titled, "Experience of an Art Director in Norway, Denmark, England, France, and Germany While Prepar...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
74Harper Goff Sheet Music Signed By Red Nichols.Van Eaton Galleries
(Goff, 1960s) A remarkable one-of-a-kind book of song chords for a list of jazz standards from the collection of Imagineer Harper Goff. The book was g
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
76John Carpenter’s “The Thing” Publicity Photos.Van Eaton Galleries
(Universal, 1982) A collection of 12 photographs from John Carpenter's "The Thing" starring Kurt Russell. Included is a set of 7 black...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****1 for 125.00
77A Flip the Frog and Dogs Planter.Van Eaton Galleries
(Japan, 1930s) A Flip the Frog ceramic planter manufactured in Japan in the 1930s. Measuring 3” x 4.25” x 3” tall, the plan
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
78A Flip the Frog and Turkey Ceramic Planter.Van Eaton Galleries
(Japan, 1930s) A ceramic planter of Flip the Frog being chased by a turkey manufactured in Japan in the 1930s. Measuring 3” x 4.75”
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
79A 1930s Flip the Frog Planter.Van Eaton Galleries
(Japan, 1930s) A ceramic planter depicting Ub Iwerks’ Flip the Frog chased by a turkey. Measuring 7” x 3” x 5” tal
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
80A Flip the Frog and Horse Planter.Van Eaton Galleries
(Japan, 1930s) A black and white Flip the Frog ceramic planter manufactured during the 1930s in Japan. Measuring 3” x 4.25” x 3
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
81A Flip the Frog Pig Wheelbarrow Planter.Van Eaton Galleries
(Japan, 1930s) A Flip the Frog ceramic planter depicting the Iwerks' character using a pig as a partner in a wheelbarrow race. Measuring 6.25
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
83A Colorful Flip the Frog Lemonade Stand Planter.Van Eaton Galleries
(Japan, 1930s) A hand-painted planter of Flip the Frog working at a lemonade stand. Ub Iwerks created Flip after he left the Disney Studio for Celebri
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
84Three Flip the Frog Bisque Figurines.Van Eaton Galleries
(Japan, 1930s) Three Flip the Frog bisque figurines manufactured in Japan in the 1930s. Measuring 5” tall each, the figurines are in fair to
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
86A Flip the Frog Drum Figurine Collection.Van Eaton Galleries
(Japan, 1930s) A collection of five Flip the Frog bisque figurines depicting Ub Iwerks’ creation playing a drum. Measuring 2.5” x 1.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
87A Signed Receipt for Grim Natwick's Union Dues.Van Eaton Galleries
(Federation of Screen Cartoonists, 1938) A signed receipt for animator Grim Natwick’s quarterly dues for the Federation of Screen Cartoonists
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
88A Grim Natwick Advertisement Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Natwick, 1910s-20s) An advertisement for Purity Baby Food by animator Grim Natwick. Before his prolific work in animation, Natwick began his artistic
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
89An Early Popeye Production Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Fleischer, 1930s) An early original production drawing of Popeye from Fleischer Studios. Measuring 2.75” x 5” on trimmed 4.25
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B***2 for 406.25
90A "Mr. Bug Goes to Town" Release Dialogue Script.Van Eaton Galleries
(Paramount, 1941) A release dialogue script for “Mr. Bug Goes to Town,” the second animated feature film produced by Fleischer Studi
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
92An Andy Panda Original Production Cel of Papa Panda.Van Eaton Galleries
(Walter Lantz, 1940) A rare original production cel of Papa Panda from the 1940 short "100 Pigmies and Andy Panda." In the post-Disney era...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to K*o for 250.00
93A Signed Woody Woodpecker Limited Edition Cel.Van Eaton Galleries
(Walter Lantz, 1992) A hand-painted limited edition cel of Woody Woodpecker in a scene recreated from the 1953 short “Termites From Mars,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********s for 218.75
94A "Little 'Tinker" Photostat Model Sheet.Van Eaton Galleries
(MGM, 1948) An original photostat model sheet used during the production of “Little 'Tinker” directed by Tex Avery. The model sheet
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
95A "Tom & Jerry" Witch Model Sheet.Van Eaton Galleries
(MGM, 1956) A Studio-produced photostat model sheet of the Witch for the Tom & Jerry short “The Flying Sorceress.” Model sheets such
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
96A Mighty Mouse Production Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Terrytoons, 1940s-50s) An original production drawing of Oil Can Harry and Pearl Pureheart from an unknown Mighty Mouse theatrical short. Accomplishe
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
97A "Mighty Mouse" Production Drawing Collection.Van Eaton Galleries
(Terrytoons, 1949) A collection of 22 production drawings by animator Thurlo Collier for the Mighty Mouse short “The Racket Buster.”
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
99A Mighty Mouse “The Racket Buster” Production Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Terrytoons, 1949) An original production drawing of Pearl Purehart and an Edward G. Robinson-inspired gangster cat from the Mighty Mouse short
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
100A “The Racket Buster” Mighty Mouse Production Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Terrytoons, 1949) An original production drawing of Pearl Purehart and an Edward G. Robinson-inspired gangster cat from the Mighty Mouse short
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00