Auction Details
Boasting almost 1,300 lots, RR Auction’s massive August Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction features highlighted World War II and Animation sections, in addition to a vast array of material spanning history, entertainment, and the arts. The historic World War II section features uniforms, autographs, and weapons from the conflict, including a surrendered Japanese sword. Animation includes original Disney production cels, beautiful hand-painted concept artwork, and autographs from the greatest names in the industry. Other top lots in the sale include an autograph letter from revered economist Adam Smith, an amazing original sketch by Paul Cezanne, an oversized portrait of Oscar Wilde, and multiple pieces signed by Marilyn Monroe. 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 August 2018.
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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710Anton ReichaRR Auction
Czech-born French composer (1770–1836) who was a contemporary and lifelong friend of Beethoven; today he is best remembered for his substantial early
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
711Heinrich ReinhardtRR Auction
Austrian composer (1865–1922) best known for his operettas. Striking 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Reinhardt, inscribed along the bottom in German and s
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
712Max von SchillingsRR Auction
German conductor, composer, and theatre director (1868–1933). Handsome 6.25 x 8.75 cabinet photo of an illustrated portrait of Schillings, signed and
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
713Cannonball AdderleyRR Auction
Felt tip signature, "Sincerely, Julien 'Cannonball' Adderly,” on an off-white 6 x 9.25 sheet of United Airlines stationery, also signed...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
714Sidney BechetRR Auction
Innovative clarinetist and saxophonist (1897-1959) regarded as one of the greatest wind players in the history of jazz. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, no da
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
715Mike BloomfieldRR Auction
American guitarist and composer (1943–1981) and a member of the original Butterfield Blues Band; a frequent collaborator with Bob Dylan, Bloomfield di
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
716Mother Maybelle CarterRR Auction
American country musician (1909–1978) who is best known as a member of the historic Carter Family act in the 1920s and 1930s and also as a member of M
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
717Serge ChaloffRR Auction
American jazz baritone saxophonist (1923–1957) who played with Boyd Raeburn's short-lived big band, Georgie Auld, Jimmy Dorsey, and Count Basie;...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
718Cow Cow DavenportRR Auction
Influential boogie-woogie piano player (1894–1955) best known for his ‘Cow Cow Blues.' DS, signed “Chas. Davenport,” one page, 5.5 x 9, April 15...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
719Duke EllingtonRR Auction
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Victor and Bluebird Recording Artists publicity photo of Ellington wearing a tux in a handsome close-up pose, signed and inscrib
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
720Dexter GordonRR Auction
American jazz tenor saxophonist (1923-1990) whose career spanned over forty years. Rare DS, one page, 8.5 x 7, Harding and Kurnos Letterhead, stamp-da
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
721Dexter GordonRR Auction
Homecoming, Live at the Village Vanguard album signed and inscribed vertically on the inner gatefold in black felt tip, "To Gunther, Sincerely,...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
722Buddy GuyRR Auction
Black-bodied Fender Squier Bullet Stratocaster electric guitar with a sunburst finish, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Buddy Guy. Th
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
723Buddy GuyRR Auction
Three items signed in black felt tip, "Buddy Guy, 2018," including: a pearloid Stratocaster-style pickguard; a glossy 7 x 5 photo of Guy p...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
724John HammondRR Auction
American record producer, civil rights activist, and talent scout, (1910–1987) who was instrumental in sparking or furthering the musical careers of B
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
725Lionel HamptonRR Auction
Vintage 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Hampton playing a snare drum in an excellent half-length pose, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, "Be...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
726Coleman HawkinsRR Auction
American jazz tenor saxophonist (1904-1969), nicknamed 'Hawk' and occasionally 'Bean,' who was strongly associated with the swing mu...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
727Smokey HoggRR Auction
American post-war Texas blues and country blues musician (1914–1960) who was popular with record buyers in the South during the late 1940s and early 1
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
728John Lee HookerRR Auction
Early DS, one page, 8.25 x 11, March 1, 1957. American Federation of Musicians contract in which John Lee Hooker agrees to a three-hour recording sess
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
729JazzRR Auction
Group of four documents and one letter, dated between 1948 and 1986, each signed by a notable jazz musician, including: Billy Butterfield (who also si
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00