RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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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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Test Pilots489 - Test Pilots
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Group of ten photos signed by noted test pilots, mostly representing the X-20 Dyna-Soar program, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, including: Scott Crossfield, Bruce
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Georg von Tiesenhausen490 - Georg von Tiesenhausen
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German rocket scientist (1914–2018) who joined NASA after being brought to the United States in 1953 as part of Operation Paperclip; he is credited wi
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John Young491 - John Young
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Sought-after official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Young jumping off the lunar surface and saluting the American flag, signed in silver ink, &quo...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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John Young492 - John Young
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Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Young posing with a group of spacecraft models, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To: Sam Siefk...
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Francis Bacon493 - Francis Bacon
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Important British painter (1909–1992) best known for his grotesque, sometimes violent imagery often incorporating flayed human figures. ALS, one page,
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Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi494 - Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi
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ALS in French, signed "A. Bartholdi," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, June 3, 1884. Letter to friend and fellow Statue of L...
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Carlo Bugatti495 - Carlo Bugatti
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Italian decorator, designer, and manufacturer of Art Nouveau furniture, models of jewelry, and musical instruments (1856–1940) who was the father of a
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Alexander Calder496 - Alexander Calder
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ALS signed “Sandy,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, November 14, 1963. Letter to his friend and banker Mr. Beverly Iszard, in full: "Here are 3 checks w...
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Carlo Carra497 - Carlo Carra
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Italian painter (1881–1966) associated with Futurism. ALS in Italian, one page, 5.75 x 9, L'Ambrosiano letterhead, Forte dei Marmi, July 22, 193...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Paul Cezanne498 - Paul Cezanne
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Extraordinary original pencil sketches by Paul Cezanne on both sides of an off-white 7 x 9.5 sketch book page, accomplished during his early years: on
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40,000.00 - 60,000.00
 
 
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