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Pop Culture's Greatest Hits

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location12160 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, California, 91604, United States In Person PreviewPlease request condition reports.

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Van Eaton Galleries presents Pop Culture’s Greatest Hits! From the dawn of pop culture through modern times, this two-day event covers over 100 years of the entertainment we all love. The live catalog auction will take place on Saturday, September 13th, while the online-only auction will take place on Sunday, September 14th.


This auction includes over 1000 lots of rare animation art, essential comic books, Hollywood props, stop-motion puppets, Star Wars collectibles, movie posters, Marx Disneykins, early 20th century technology, art by SHAG, Cast Member exclusives, Disney Studio artifacts, Disney Parks souvenirs, and amazing creations by effects artists the Chiodo Brothers!


Visit the limited-run auction exhibition at our gallery, open August 26th - September 11th from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at 12160 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604. The curated exhibit features a fantastic selection of items from both days of our two-day auction extravaganza.


Good luck bidding, collectors!
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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An Edison Projecting Kinetoscope.1 - An Edison Projecting Kinetoscope.
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(Edison Manufacturing Company, 1903) An Improved Exhibition Model Edison Projecting Kinetoscope. Thomas Edison’s vision to “do for t
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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An Edison Fireside Model B Phonograph and Wax Cylinders.2 - An Edison Fireside Model B Phonograph and Wax Cylinders.
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(Edison, 1910s) An Edison Fireside Model B phonograph with an oak wood horn and a collection of 14 wax cylinders. This early method of sound playback
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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A Victrola Record Player with Record Collection.3 - A Victrola Record Player with Record Collection.
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(Victor Talking Machine Co., 1914-18) An Enclosed Floor Model Version 2 Victrola Talking Machine XX-XIV Cabinet. The Victrola was designed to stand ou
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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A Mutoscope with Charlie Chaplin Film.4 - A Mutoscope with Charlie Chaplin Film.
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(International Mutoscope Reel Co., 1926-1949) A light blue and gold Mutoscope which plays part of a Charlie Chaplin film. Mutoscopes were an early for
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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A Philco Model 87 Radio.5 - A Philco Model 87 Radio.
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(Philco, 1929) A Philco lowboy style Neutrodyne 8-tube battery radio, model 87. The 1920s marked the beginning of the golden age of radio. As technolo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A Silvertone 8-Tube Battery Radio.6 - A Silvertone 8-Tube Battery Radio.
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(Sears, Roebuck & Co., 1932-33) A Silvertone lowboy style super-heterodyne 8-tube battery radio, model 1575. The pinnacle of home entertainment ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A Rare "The Darby" Horse Racing Game by J.W. Whitlock.7 - A Rare "The Darby" Horse Racing Game by J.W. Whitlock.
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(J.W. Whitlock Co., 1934) A rare coin-operated “The Darby” horse racing game, manufactured by J.W. Whitlock Co. When a nickel is ins
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t*****n for 4,875.00
 
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A Deleika Dinkelsbuhl Street Organ.8 - A Deleika Dinkelsbuhl Street Organ.
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(Deleika, 1990s-2000s) A Deleika Dinkelsbuhl hand-cranked street organ and 17 music scrolls. Street organs were popular in Europe during the 1800s, op
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to c******s for 1,000.00
 
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A Large Wooden Spark Plug Horse Toy.9 - A Large Wooden Spark Plug Horse Toy.
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(King Features Syndicate, 1920s) A large rideable Spark Plug Horse toy. Spark Plug was introduced in the comic strip "Barney Google" in 19...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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A Castle Hall Cigars Stork Display Figure.10 - A Castle Hall Cigars Stork Display Figure.
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(Castle Hall, 1920s) A papier mache Castle Hall Cigars stork display figure holding a blanketed baby in its beak. The porcelain baby and pink cloth bl
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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An Original Bullock's Department Store “Dear Santa” Illustration.11 - An Original Bullock's Department Store “Dear Santa” Illustration.
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(Bullock’s, 1930s) An original promotional illustration displayed at Bullock’s department stores for the Holiday season. Bullock's w
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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A Stork Ring Counter Display.12 - A Stork Ring Counter Display.
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(1930s-1940s) A hand-painted ring counter display from the early 20th century. The wooden display features a stork holding a baby and a ring made in G
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v********l.. for 250.00
 
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A Froggy the Gremlin Store Window Display Figure.13 - A Froggy the Gremlin Store Window Display Figure.
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(Buster Brown, 1950s) A Froggy the Gremlin store window display for Buster Brown Shoes. Froggy was a mischievous practical joker on the "Smilin...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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A “Phantom of the Opera” Original Production Design Concept.14 - A “Phantom of the Opera” Original Production Design Concept.
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(Universal, 1925) An original production design concept for the Lon Chaney horror classic “The Phantom of the Opera,” by artist Ben
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to v********l for 1,125.00
 
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An Edith Head Original Costume Sketch for Barbara Nichols.15 - An Edith Head Original Costume Sketch for Barbara Nichols.
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(Head, 1959-1966) An original costume design concept by Edith Head for Barbara Nichols. Accomplished in watercolor and graphite, the design likely com
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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A “Ben-Hur” Original Production Design Painting.16 - A “Ben-Hur” Original Production Design Painting.
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(MGM, 1959) A hand-painted brownline used during production of the Charlton Heston epic “Ben-Hur.” The art, accomplished in acrylic,
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to r****h for 1,250.00
 
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An Edith Head "My Six Loves" Debbie Reynolds Costume Design.17 - An Edith Head "My Six Loves" Debbie Reynolds Costume Design.
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(Paramount, 1963) An original costume design by Edith Head for Debbie Reynolds in “My Six Loves.” Head was perhaps the most influent
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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"The Pink Panther" Original Title Art.18 - "The Pink Panther" Original Title Art.
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(United Artists, 1963) Incredibly rare title artwork for the opening scene of Blake Edwards' “The Pink Panther.” Although not an ani
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
 
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An Elvis Presley "Speedway" Storyboard.19 - An Elvis Presley "Speedway" Storyboard.
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(MGM, 1968) An original hand-drawn storyboard for the film “Speedway” starring Elvis Presley and Nancy Sinatra. Written in pencil on
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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A Steve McQueen Painting by Robert Tanenbaum.20 - A Steve McQueen Painting by Robert Tanenbaum.
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(Tanenbaum, 1970s) An original painting of the “King of Cool,” Steve McQueen, signed by poster artist Robert Tanenbaum. Accomplished
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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