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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852Bela LugosiRR Auction
Vintage fountain pen signature, "Bela Lugosi,” on an off-white 3.75 x 4.25 sheet. The signature is double-matted and framed within an elaborate...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
853Marx BrothersRR Auction
Marvelous set of four ink signatures of the Marx Brothers, "Groucho Marx," "Chico Marx," "Harpo Marx," and "Zeppo...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
854Steve McQueenRR Auction
DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 1, 1972. Solar Plastics Engineering Company document, appointing Michael Rutman, Joel Jacobson, and Gerald Breslauer to s
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
855Steve McQueenRR Auction
Stunning painting of legendary Hollywood action hero Steve McQueen, oil on stretched canvas, 20 x 24, signed in the lower right in red paint by the ar
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
857Marilyn MonroeRR Auction
DS, two pages, 8.5 x 14, March 2, 1949. William Morris Agency management contract in which Monroe agrees to engage the company as her "sole and...
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
858Marilyn MonroeRR Auction
DS, six pages, 8.5 x 11, December 5, 1950. William Morris Agency management contract in which Monroe agrees to pay a commission of 10% of her earnings
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
859Marilyn MonroeRR Auction
Choice vintage in-person green ink signature and inscription, "For Emily, Best wishes, Marilyn Monroe," on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with a...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
860Marilyn MonroeRR Auction
Rare pencil notations written entirely in the hand of Marilyn Monroe, unsigned, one page, lightly lined, 8 x 12.5, no date but circa 1956, seldom-seen
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
861Marilyn MonroeRR Auction
Marilyn Monroe Productions check, 8 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Monroe, "Marilyn Monroe," payable to Arthur Young & Company ...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
862Marilyn MonroeRR Auction
Pink salon receipt from Elizabeth Arden, signed in the center in pencil, "Marilyn Monroe," one page, 5.5 x 8, no date. A receipt for Monro...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00