How to Sell Your Audrey Hepburn Autograph & Memorabilia

To auction, sell or consign your Audrey Hepburn autograph and memorabilia, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).

Audrey Hepburn’s Career

Actress Audrey Hepburn appears in some of the most notable films of the 20th century including Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday and My Fair Lady. Aside from her acting talents, she was also a fashion icon and did years of humanitarian work through UNICEF. Hepburn won an Oscar for Roman Holiday and was nominated for four other films. American Film Institute has ranked her as the 3rd greatest female screen legend of classic Hollywood cinema.

Some Audrey Hepburn Autographs & Memorabilia We’ve Sold:

Cecil Beaton Photo From ”My Fair Lady” — Sold for $4,375

Captivating photo of Audrey Hepburn from ”My Fair Lady”, measuring 11” x 14”, and from Audrey’s personal collection. Photo is by Cecil Beaton, who won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for ”My Fair Lady”, as well as for Best Art Direction, with the stamp on verso: ”Please acknowledge photograph by Cecil Beaton”. Beaton first met Hepburn after the release of ”Roman Holiday”, and was instantly taken with her charm, commenting in his diary that ”She appears to take wholesale adoration with a pinch of salt; gratitude rather than puffed-up pride…” Hepburn’s ease, with Beaton as photographer, and her natural beauty is captured nicely in this photograph. Semi-gloss silver gelatin photo on double weight paper was taken for a US Vogue photo shoot in late 1963 prior to the release of ”My Fair Lady”, one of the most highly anticipated films in Hollywood history. Photo is in near fine condition. Sold for $4,375.

Personally Owned Blouse From “My Fair Lady” — Sold for $3,150

Beautiful chiffon blouse, with Edwardian-style high neck, owned by Audrey Hepburn and designed under the influence of Cecil Beaton for “My Fair Lady”. Blouse very closely resembles the one worn by Hepburn in the “Rain in Spain” and “I Could Have Danced All Night”, and is likely a prototype for that item; the only notable difference is a ruffle at the bottom of the sleeves on this blouse. Ivory chiffon blouse is woven with a silk stripe, with cuffs and neck trimmed with a ruffle and accentuated by self-covered snap buttons, which also close the front of the garment. Blouse is couture-sewn, with hand-finished seams, but with cotton facing on the interior neck and cuffs for the purpose of rigidity. Cecil Beaton won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for “My Fair Lady”, in addition to the Oscar for Best Art Direction. The epic scope of the production required the design of over 1,000 costumes, and for such an important costume worn by Audrey as Eliza Doolittle, this blouse was likely designed by Beaton himself, or under his watchful eye. Measures 13″ across the shoulder seams, and 27″ long from neck seam to bottom, including 7″ bottom portion for tucking. Sheer blouse is near fine, with a few indiscernible snags. Very nicely preserved by Hepburn. Previously exhibited in Audrey Hepburn: Una Donna, Lo Stile, Florence, Museo Salvatore Ferragamo; Tokyo, Nihombashi-Mitsukoshi Museum and elsewhere 1999-2001, no. 10. Sold for $3,150.

Academy Award Nomination Certificate for ”My Fair Lady” — Sold for $3,049

Academy Award nomination certificate for ”My Fair Lady”. Alan Jay Lerner is here nominated for his screenplay, adapted for the 1964 musical from its original Broadway format. The classic film, directed by George Cukor and starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, won a total of eight Academy Awards including Best Picture. Alan Jay Lerner himself won three Oscars over the course of his colorful career as a musical theater composer, lyricist and screenwriter. His impressive credits include ”An American in Paris”, ”Gigi” and ”Camelot”. Certificate features a large illustration of the iconic Oscar statue and reads in full: ”Certificate / of / Nomination / for / Award / Be it known that / Alan Jay Lerner / was nominated for / an Academy Award of Merit / for outstanding achievement / Screenplay / ‘My Fair Lady’ / This judgment being rendered with reference to Motion Pictures / first regularly exhibited in the Los Angeles district / during the year ending December 31, 1964.” Signed by the Academy President, ”Arthur Freed” and countersigned by the Academy Secretary. Certificate has been inlaid in a wooden plaque with gilt trim to an overall size of approximately 12” x 14”. Some abrasions to plaque edges, else near fine. Sold for $3,049.

Paramount Studio Portrait From ”Funny Face” — Sold for $3,000

Gorgeous and large 11” x 14” silver gelatin print of Audrey Hepburn from the 1957 musical ”Funny Face”, from Audrey’s personal collection. Photographer Bud Fraker, whose creative collaboration with Hepburn was well-known, captured the image, showing Hepburn beautifully demure in a cape inspired evening gown. Printed on semi-matte double weight paper. With stamps from Christie’s and ”Paramount Photo By Bud Fraker” to verso. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,000.

Signed Copy of ”My Fair Lady” Book — Sold for $2,500

Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison and Cecil Beaton signed copy of ”My Fair Lady”, released by Warner Brothers to advertise the 1964 film that earned 8 Academy Award wins, including Best Picture. Hepburn, Harrison & Beaton sign the center fold of the book, featuring a photo from the Ascot Racecourse scene, with Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle wildly cheering on her horse. Signed ”Audrey Hepburn”, ”Rex Harrison” and ”Cecil Beaton”. Book is accompanied by a 1964 soundtrack release of ”My Fair Lady” featuring a purple vinyl record, along with a letter from Columbia Records stating that the record is a limited mint edition copy. Hardcover book measures 8.5” x 11.25”. Light shelf wear and a pencil scribble on last page, otherwise near fine. Vinyl record has some abrasion to covers and light discoloration, overall in very good condition. Record has not been played but appears very good. Sold for $2,500.

Photo From ”My Fair Lady” — Sold for $2,500

Rare Audrey Hepburn signed 8” x 10” photo, depicting her as Eliza Doolittle from ”My Fair Lady”. Near fine condition, with a bold signature. With a COA from JSA.
Sold for $2,250.

Letter From Paramount Founder Adolph Zukor — Sold for $2,188

Paramount Pictures founder Adolph Zukor letter signed to Audrey Hepburn, a week after ”My Fair Lady”, one of the most anticipated films in Hollywood history, premiered to resounding critical and commercial success. Despite the fact that Warner Bros. produced the film, rather than Paramount, Zukor was so enchanted by Hepburn and the film that he sent a congratulatory note to its star. On his Paramount letterhead Zukor writes on 29 October 1964, ”My dear Audrey: It gives me great pleasure to congratulate you on your portrayal of MY FAIR LADY. / Your distinguished accomplishment will make history in the performing arts. / With sincere admiration, Cordially, [signed] Adolph Zukor”. Letter is from Audrey Hepburn’s personal collection. Sold for $2,188.

Autograph Letter Signed to “My Fair Lady” Set Designer — Sold for $1,885

Audrey Hepburn autograph letter signed. Undated letter is addressed to George Hopkins, set designer from “My Fair Lady”. Letter in blue ink on Villa Suvretta stationery reads in full, “Dear Mr. Hopkins, I am sorry not to have written sooner but have been moving around quite a lot, and the mail that managed to catch up with me, I have not had much time to catch up with!! I was thrilled to hear that the music stand had been sent, and am quite overcome by your and W.B.’s tremendous generosity. Have had an ecstatic letter from Miss Seton, to quote her, ‘It will always be my most prized possession’ so it looks like among us all we have made someone very happy. Thank you very very much for your great kindness in this and during the picture. Affectionately, Audrey H. / Heartsick to hear dear old Roy passed away.” Letter runs two pages on a single sheet. Measures 5.75″ x 7″. Toning and some blurring to ink on top and bottom edges. Very good. Provenance from the estate of Tomatsu Higashi, George Hopkins’ partner.  Sold for $1,885.90.

Signed Photo From “My Fair Lady” — Sold for $1,700

Audrey Hepburn signed promotional photo of her role as Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady.” Signed in blue felt tip ink, “Audrey Hepburn.” Glossy photo measures 7″ x 10″. Text to lower portion of photo reads in part, “Everybody’s Fair Lady: Audrey Hepburn wears Cecil Beaton’s gala creation for her starring role as…the ‘rapscalliony flower girl’…in the Academy Award-winning motion picture…” Image measures 7″ x 10″. A few light surface dings to image, otherwise fine condition. Sold for $1,700.

”My Fair Lady” Signed Soundtrack Album — Sold for $1,250

Audrey Hepburn signed ”My Fair Lady” soundtrack, issued by Warner Bros. Pictures in 1964. ”My Fair Lady” earned eight Academy Award wins that year, including Best Picture. Nicely signed ”Audrey Hepburn” in blue felt-tip against the pink background in lower right corner. Light creasing and wear to album; overall very good plus condition. Record has not been played but appears very good. With Beckett COA for Hepburn’s signature. Sold for $1,250.

Personally Owned Photos From ”War and Peace” — Sold for $1,250

Lovely pair of photos of Audrey Hepburn, from her personal collection, taken during pre-production of the film ”War and Peace”. The photos show Audrey at different angles in costume as her character, the heroine Natasha Rostov. Glossy silver gelatin photos each measure 5.25” x 7”, with Christie’s stamp to versos. Very good to near fine condition. Sold for $1,250.

Personally Owned “Love in the Afternoon” Photo — Sold for $1,000

Large and dramatic photo from ”Love in the Afternoon”, owned by its star, Audrey Hepburn. Taken during filming in Paris, circa 1956, this 15.5” x 11.5” matte-finish silver gelatin photo shows the highly photogenic Audrey playing the cello during a scene from the film. With Christie’s stamp and numerical notation in pencil to verso. Minute edge wear, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $1,000.

Personally Owned “Love in the Afternoon” Photo — Sold for $1,000

Large and gorgeous photo from ”Love in the Afternoon”, owned by its star, Audrey Hepburn. Taken during filming in Paris, circa 1956, this 15.5” x 11.5” matte-finish silver gelatin photo shows the highly photogenic Audrey during a scene from the film, forlornly burning a letter. With Christie’s stamp and numerical notation in pencil to verso. Minute edge wear, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $1,000.

Signed Copy of ”My Fair Lady” Book — Sold for $916

”My Fair Lady” book inscribed by Audrey Hepburn on the front free endpaper: ”To Paul. Best wishes Audrey Hepburn”. 8.5” x 11.25” hardcover book was printed as a promotional accompaniment to the 1964 movie starring Hepburn. Featuring full-color and black-and-white pictures of the cast, crew and set of the film, this book also contains lyrics from the music and anecdotes about the production. A very attractive copy, with some rubbing to rear board. In very good plus condition. Sold for $916.

Signed ”Moon River” Record Cover — Sold for $916

Audrey Hepburn adds her signature to the cover of a 45 rpm recording of ”Moon River,” the Henry Mancini theme song sung by Hepburn as Holly Golightly in ”Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Hepburn’s captivating portrayal was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress, and the song won the Oscar for Best Original Song. Hepburn signs, ”Audrey Hepburn”. Light creasing to cover, not affecting signature. Small crack to record. Overall in very good condition. With JSA COA. Sold for $916.

Personally Owned “The Nun’s Story” Photo — Sold for $563

Audrey Hepburn’s personally owned production still from her 1959 film, ”The Nun’s Story”, which garnered Hepburn her third Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. ”The Nun’s Story” was Warner Bros. most financially successful film to date, with Hepburn’s highly acclaimed performance as Sister Luke largely responsible for its success. Hepburn was said to have taken on the character like none other, with filming in Africa even inspiring her to return to the continent to work for UNICEF years later. Label on back of photo reads ”Audrey Hepburn (Sister Luke) arrives in the Belgian Congo…in a scene from THE NUN’S STORY”. Glossy silver gelatin photo measures 8” x 10”, with MPAA stamp, and Christie’s stamp on verso. Near fine condition. Sold for $563.

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