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Mozart composes his “Serenade in D Major.” Thomas Paine defends the “Age of Reason.” “Norma Jeane” begins her modeling career. Steve Jobs leaves Apple. History converges in RR Auction’s March 2017 Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction, which features over 800 lots spanning history, popular culture, science, and the arts. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in March 2017
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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364John GlennRR Auction
Appealing color semi-glossy 11 x 14 photo of Glenn in his Mercury space suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
365John GlennRR Auction
Identical pairing of color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Glenn posing in a suit and tie, both signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "To Sterling—Joh...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
366John Glenn and Gene CernanRR Auction
Two books: a first edition of The Last Man on the Moon, hardcover with dust jacket, signed on the half-title page in blue ink, "Gene Cernan, Ap...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
370Christa McAuliffe and Barbara MorganRR Auction
Two photos: an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of McAuliffe in her blue flight suit, signed in black felt tip, “S. Christa McAuliffe”; and an of
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
371Edgar MitchellRR Auction
Spectacular color semi-glossy 16 x 20 photo of the launch of Apollo 14, signed in gold ink, "Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14, Lunar Module Pilot, Jan...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
372Skylab 3RR Auction
A 9 x 8.75 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3.5? diameter Skylab II (SL-3) mission insignia in the center, signed around the emblem in black felt tip by
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
373STS-68: Tom JonesRR Auction
Tom Jones's blue Land's End polo shirt worn and flown during the STS-68 mission, size medium, embroidered on the left breast in white thread...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
374Paul WeitzRR Auction
Collection of five two-sided checklist pages carried on board the Space Shuttle Challenger during STS-6, 10 x 8.5, each signed and flight-certified in
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
375Paul WeitzRR Auction
Five Beta cloth swatches bearing 3.5? diameter Skylab I (SL-2) mission insignias in the center, each approximately 9 x 9, all signed in black felt tip
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
376BrassaiRR Auction
ALS in French, two pages, 8.5 x 11, June 4, 1973. Interesting letter about exhibitions in America, in part (translated): "We arrived so late to...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
377Alexander CalderRR Auction
Abstract artist and sculptor (1898–1976) best known for his mobiles. ALS signed “Sandy,” two pages, 8 x 10.25, July 29, 1958. Letter concerning the sa
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
378Salvador DaliRR Auction
Signed book: Dali’s Mustache. Later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1954. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7, 126 pages. Signed and inscribed on the front paste...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
379Salvador DaliRR Auction
ANS in French, signed “Dali,” one page, 5.25 x 7, Hotel Meurice letterhead, no date. In full (translated): "Dear Roia, I will wait for you at M...
Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,300.00
380Jacques-Louis DavidRR Auction
French painter (1748–1825) and master of the Neoclassical style whose most famous works include 'The Death of Marat' and several portraits o...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
381Gustave EiffelRR Auction
ALS in French, signed “G. Eiffel,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, Les Bruyeres letterhead, August 11, 1916. Letter to Mr. Dufour, in
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
382Grandma MosesRR Auction
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Grandma Moses working on one of her classic folk art paintings, signed in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to an
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
383Pablo PicassoRR Auction
Signed book: Lysistrata. First edition, limited issue, numbered 788/1500. NY: Limited Editions Club, 1934. Hardcover, 9.5 x 11.75, 117 pages. Prominen
Estimate : 3,600.00 - 4,000.00
384Camille PissarroRR Auction
ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, February 19, 1888. Letter to his wife, Julie Vellay, in full (translated): &qu...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
385Frederic RemingtonRR Auction
ALS signed “Frederic,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Endion letterhead, no date. Letter to Burdio, in part: "I have always rema...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
386Auguste RodinRR Auction
Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Rodin,” one page, 4.5 x 5, April 9, 1889. Handsomely matted and framed with a picture of Rodin sitting with a woma
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
387Stanford WhiteRR Auction
Distinguished American architect (1853-1906) who was a leading figure of the 'Beaux Arts' movement, best known for his opulent mansions and ...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,100.00
388Frank Lloyd WrightRR Auction
Original 1956 blueprint for the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin, accomplished by Wright in graphite on an off-whi
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
389Anders ZornRR Auction
Swedish painter, sculptor, and etcher (1860–1920) who found international success as one of the most acclaimed artists of his era. ALS in Swedish, sig
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
390Ansel AdamsRR Auction
TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 1980. In full: "This will introduce Valerie Reynolds who I have know for a lifetime and wh...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
391American ArtistsRR Auction
Four ink signatures of noted American artists on individual slips and cards, including: Childe Hassam, Norman Rockwell, James Montgomery Flagg, and Ch
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
392ArtistsRR Auction
Outstanding collection of over 100 items, consisting primarily of postcards but also including letters, stamp blocks, and promo cards, signed in ink o
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
393Richard AvedonRR Auction
Color 36 x 24 poster entitled ‘Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent,’ featuring Avedon’s classic image of the actress wrapped in a python, prominently sig
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
394BalthusRR Auction
Important Polish-French modern artist (1908–2001) perhaps best known for his resistance against building a biographical profile. Rare ALS signed “Balt
395Matthew BarneyRR Auction
American artist (born 1967) who works in sculpture, photography, drawing, and film. Limited edition 22.5 x 32.5 screenprint and offset lithograph enti
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
397Frederic E. ChurchRR Auction
Important American artist (1826–1900) who was a central figure in the Hudson River School of landscape painters. Uncommon ALS, one page, 5 x 8, May 25
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
398Gustave DoreRR Auction
Painter and illustrator (1832–1883) known for his illustrated editions of books by Rabelais, Balzac, Dante, Milton, and others. Unusual vintage sepia
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
399Virgil FinlayRR Auction
American pulp fantasy, science fiction and horror illustrator (1914-1971) who was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2012. Highly detai
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
400Howard FinsterRR Auction
American outsider artist and Baptist minister (1916–2002) who came to prominence with his 1980s album covers for R.E.M. and Talking Heads. Color 19 x
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
401Al HirschfeldRR Auction
Color limited edition 9.25 x 12.25 lithograph entitled 'Trance Dancer, Bali' from Harlem as Seen by Hirschfeld, numbered 6/50, signed in the...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
402Al HirschfeldRR Auction
Color limited edition 9.25 x 12.25 lithograph entitled 'Plastered' from Harlem as Seen by Hirschfeld, numbered 6/50, signed in the lower lef...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
403Robert IndianaRR Auction
Three items signed by Indiana: a color 4.25 x 5.75 postcard of his iconic 'Love' design, signed and inscribed in black felt tip; a color 8 x...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
404Jasper JohnsRR Auction
Poster for the Jasper Johns 'Drawings' exhibition at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York, January 10–31, [1970], 28 x 22, signed in the low...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
405Jasper JohnsRR Auction
Two items: a TLS, one page, November 29, 1988, in part: “I certainly appreciate your trying to rack down the Tanager photograph. It will be very usefu
406Roy LichtensteinRR Auction
Folding color 6.25 x 4.5 National Gallery of Art card depicting Lichtenstein's 'Bull II,' signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
407Roy LichtensteinRR Auction
Uncommon 4 x 5.75 postcard featuring Benjamin Katz's 1982 portrait of Lichtenstein, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condit...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
408Robert MapplethorpeRR Auction
Controversial American photographer (1946–1989). Large felt tip signature, "Robert Mapplethorpe,” on an off-white 6.25 x 3.5 card. In fine cond...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
409Robert RauschenbergRR Auction
Four items signed by Rauschenberg: a color 4 x 6 postcard of 'Signs,' signed in black felt tip; a color 4 x 6 postcard of 'Kiesler,'...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
410James RosenquistRR Auction
Color 26 x 39 poster entitled 'Target Practice,' prominently signed in black felt tip by Rosenquist. Rolled and in fine condition.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
411Ernest ShepardRR Auction
English artist and book illustrator (1879–1976) known especially for his human-like animals in illustrations for Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne. ALS,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
412Maurice de VlaminckRR Auction
French artist (1876-1958) and a member of the Fauvists, his work is typically marked by bold colors and eccentric brushwork. ALS in French, signed “Vl
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
413Andy WarholRR Auction
Signed book: Exposures. First edition, first printing. NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 11.5. Signed vertically on ...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
414Andy WarholRR Auction
German program page removed from the art exhibition book 'Andy Warhol: Ein Buch zur Ausstellung im Kunsthaus Zurich,' 8 x 10.5, signed and i...
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
416Andy WarholRR Auction
Program cover from a 1979 art gallery booklet entitled ‘Space Fruit: Still Lifes,’ 10 x 8, signed below his printed name in black felt tip. In fine co
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00