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Hollywood Memorabilia

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<p>Profiles in History is pleased to announce our Spring 2002 sale of Hollywood memorabilia. This exceptional offering features a magnificent collection of art and personal momentos from some of Hollywood’s most important costume designers. Direct from the estate of <b>Walter Plunkett</b>, we present a suite of extraordinary design sketches – each beautiful works of art in their own right – from such landmark costume dramas as <i>Little Women</i> and <i>Gone With the Wind</i>, along with perhaps the greatest musical of all time, <i>Singin’ In the Rain</i>. And from the pen of eight-time Academy Award winner <b>Edith Head</b>, we have a fantastic selection of graceful costume sketches with trend-setting designs from <i>A Place in the Sun</i>, <i>Roman Holiday</i>, and <i>Sabrina</i>. We also have a very fine array of costume sketches from Howard Greer, Royer, and Elois Jenssen, many of them appearing at auction for the very first time. Of course, you’ll also find a wonderful sampling of props and set pieces from vintage silent films to today’s mega-budget action flicks.

<p>We hope you’ll discover something special in this latest offering. Thank you for participating, and good luck!
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Henry Fonda sword from "Fort Apache"21 - Henry Fonda sword from "Fort Apache"
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(RKO, 1948) Steel sword with gold knuckle guard and leather-wrapped handle, and matching scabbard, used by Fonda as "Lt. Col. Owen Thursday&qu...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Jose Ferrer knee shoes from "Moulin Rouge"22 - Jose Ferrer knee shoes from "Moulin Rouge"
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(UA, 1952) Black wingtips modified to reduce the height of Jose Ferrer ("Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec") by 2 feet! Heavily padded and secur...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Jose Ferrer cane from "Moulin Rouge"23 - Jose Ferrer cane from "Moulin Rouge"
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(UA, 1952) Wooden cane, measuring 21 in. long. Exhibits cracking in paint from age, and end cap is missing; otherwise in good condition.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Mae West stage-worn gown24 - Mae West stage-worn gown
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Off-white lavish 1950s tulle ball gown heavily trimmed in gold sequins. Some tears to shear chest material (easily repaired).
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Mae West stage-worn fur-trimmed cloak25 - Mae West stage-worn fur-trimmed cloak
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Sleeveless white satin fox-trimmed cloak. A signature Mae West garment!
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Alan Marshal period coat and knickers from "The Howards of Virginia"26 - Alan Marshal period coat and knickers from "The Howards of Virginia"
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(Columbia, 1940) Designed by Saltern. Tan brocade button-front frock coat with rust wool knickers, each having costumer's label typed "Al...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Mary Nash dress from "The Little Princess"27 - Mary Nash dress from "The Little Princess"
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(TCF, 1939) Designed by Gwen Wakeling. Charcoal gray wool “school marm” dress with black soutache trim on shoulders, stand-up collar, cuffs & ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jeanette MacDonald nightgown from "One Hour With You"28 - Jeanette MacDonald nightgown from "One Hour With You"
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(Paramount, 1932) Designed by Travis Banton. Periwinkle satin spaghetti-strap nightgown with inserts (small stain on the back). Worn by MacDonald i
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Screen-worn Errol Flynn period costume from "The Adventures of Don Juan"29 - Screen-worn Errol Flynn period costume from "The Adventures of Don Juan"
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(Warner Bros., 1949) Designed by Travilla. Burgundy wool and satin tunic with gray braid, pair of burgundy tights, silver metal and red velvet belt,
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce signed photograph from "Sherlock Holmes"30 - Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce signed photograph from "Sherlock Holmes"
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8 in. x 10 in. sepia-tone photograph of the two actors in character, boldly signed by each. Some emulsion tears to top edge, affecting only part of R
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Bela Lugosi and cast signed photograph from "Chandu the Magician"31 - Bela Lugosi and cast signed photograph from "Chandu the Magician"
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Vintage photograph signed by the cast members of "Chandu the Magician" (1932), a film in which a spiritualist (Chandu) battles a madman (L...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Irving Thalberg and Edmund Goulding signed document32 - Irving Thalberg and Edmund Goulding signed document
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Two page document on MGM letterhead dated August 10, 1932, releasing Edmund Goulding from the studio for a one year sabbatical. Signed "Irving...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Louis B. Mayer signed document regarding Busby Berkeley33 - Louis B. Mayer signed document regarding Busby Berkeley
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One page document on MGM stationery dated March 30, 1949, regarding a tax payment of $6,500 to be made by Berkeley to the studio. Signed at the close
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Louis B. Mayer signed document regarding William Wellman34 - Louis B. Mayer signed document regarding William Wellman
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Two page document dated March 28, 1933, being a contract between director William Wellman and the studio, establishing salary and term of service, etc
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Ben Turpin signed check35 - Ben Turpin signed check
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Bank check dated May 14, 1921, in the amount $150 payable to the Central Hardware Co. Signed boldly at the lower right.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Harold Lloyd vintage signed photo36 - Harold Lloyd vintage signed photo
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8 in. x 10 in. b/w head and shoulders portrait of Lloyd, inscribed on the image in black ink "To Phil Schuler With all best wishes for your fut...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Vintage "Western Hall of Fame" program signed by William Boyd, Roy Rogers Dale Evans and many others37 - Vintage "Western Hall of Fame" program signed by William Boyd, Roy Rogers Dale Evans and many others
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Vintage program for the first annual "Hoss Opera", November 28, 1948, signed on the cover by Red Rowe, with additional signatures on the i...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Vintage William Boyd signed photo inscribed to William Randolph Hearst38 - Vintage William Boyd signed photo inscribed to William Randolph Hearst
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8 in. x 10 in. sepia-tone head and shoulders photograph of Boyd shot with a soft filter, lightly inscribed on the image in green ink "My very b...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Jimmy Durante vintage photograph collection39 - Jimmy Durante vintage photograph collection
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B/w 8 in. x 10 in. to 11 in. x 14 in. vintage photographs, nine total; five of Durante and four inscribed to him, including Gary Cooper, Claudette Col
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Quartet of costumes from 'The Prince and the Pauper"40 - Quartet of costumes from 'The Prince and the Pauper"
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(Warner Bros., 1937) Designed by Milo Anderson. This ensemble consists of four costumes: the first is a beautiful teal blue period coat ornamented
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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