The John Wayne Worn Costume Auction Top Seller, a Worn Cowboy Hat, Sells for $37,500
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John Wayne Worn Costume Auction
We, at NateDSanders.com, were very successful in our last John Wayne worn costume auction, with the top lot selling for $37,500 being a John Wayne cowboy hat worn by the Duke. Here are some of our results below from our John Wayne worn costume auction:
Scarce John Wayne Cowboy Hat Worn in Six Films That Defined The Iconic Actor’s Western Career
Incredibly rare and iconic cowboy hat worn by the legendary John Wayne in six major westerns. Wayne wore the hat in the 1961 film ”The Comancheros”, the 1963 film ”McClintock!”, the 1965 film ”The Sons of Katie Elder”, the 1966 film ”El Dorado”, and the 1969 film ”The Undefeated”. Camel-colored felt cowboy hat has ”John Wayne / ‘Comancheros”’ written in black marker to underneath of front brim, with an additional ”John Wayne” written in black marker to leather sweatband, as well as ”#3” written in green pen to leather. Hat’s brim measures 16” in length and is 5” tall. Inside measures 7” in diameter. Six little holes to brim. With provenance from the Collection of John Wayne, the Collection of Chuck Roberson (the actor’s stunt double), John Hagner’s Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame, and Mecum Auctions, Santa Monica, CA, July 26-27, 2013, lot F168. Overall very good. From John Wayne worn costume auction. Sold for $37,500.
John Wayne Costume from “True Grit”
John Wayne costume from Paramount’s 1969 film, “True Grit.” Worn by Wayne in the role of frontier marshall Rooster Cogburn. Wine colored cotton long sleeve shirt with fabric-backed, lined suede vest, with collars, and embroidery. Label reads, “Western Costume Co / Hollywood / No. 2249-3 / Name John Wayne / Chest 49 Sleeve 36 / Collar 18 1/2.” Together with a Certificate of Authenticity from a respected movie memorabilia auction house and letter regarding subsequent sale. Some soiling to vest, else very good condition. From John Wayne worn costume auction. Sold for $10,200.
One-of-a-kind shirt worn by Hollywood legend John Wayne in the 1966 Paramount Pictures western, ”El Dorado.” The second film in a trilogy of westerns directed by Howard Hawks, ”El Dorado” features Wayne as the infamous gun-toting Cole Thornton, hired by a wealthy rancher to range war against another family. Tomato-red long-sleeve button-down shirt is made of cotton with two front pockets and a tuck-in tab on placket. Original label from legendary Hollywood costumer reads ”Western Costume Co.” label reads: ”No. 2399-2 / John Wayne / Chest 46 / Sleeve 35 3/4”. Lot accompanied by a COA from his son Ethan Wayne and a photo of him wearing the shirt on-screen. From John Wayne worn costume auction. Near fine. Sold for $5,948.
John Wayne’s wardrobe trunk from Republic Pictures. Spacious black travel case was used by John Wayne when shooting on location and likely accompanied him to Ireland when he filmed ”The Quiet Man.” A plaque affixed to the trunk is engraved ”Republic Pictures / Wardrobe Dept. / J. Wayne”. With low-budget westerns as the studio’s bread and butter, Republic developed the images of such stars of the genre as Wayne, Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. Under Herbert J. Yates the studio flourished, ultimately producing nearly a thousand films in 25 years. In 1949 the once humble b-movie production house made ”Sands of Iwo Jima” in which Wayne starred and received the first of three Oscar nominations in his career. Location shoots for ”Sands” took place all around Southern California, including the Channel Islands, Camp Del March, El Toro Marine Air Station and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Republic and Wayne saw commercial success together again in 1952 with ”The Quiet Man,” directed by John Ford. Critically acclaimed, it became Republic’s only Academy Award-winning picture, winning Best Cinematography and Best Direction. All the outdoor scenes were shot on location in Ireland. It was Wayne’s last picture for Republic. With an LOA from the daughter of the trunk’s recipient, who explains how her father acquired it from noted western stuntman John ”Bear” Hudkins. Trunk features a compartmentalized interior with built-in hanger and four drawers of varying sizes. Exterior features brass closures and corner reinforcements, and a leather strap for handling attached to the side. Expected bumping and scuffing, with 1960’s era stickers affixed to exterior, likely by Wayne, as this was his personal property. Measures 4.5′ tall, 2.5′ wide, and 1.5′ deep. Very good condition. From John Wayne worn costume auction. Sold for $5,027.
Screen legend John Wayne’s personally owned bag from the hit 1968 film, ”The Green Berets” which Wayne directed and starred in, and which was released at the height of the U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Rare olive green canvas field musette bag was most likely worn by Wayne onscreen, as most all of the props and costumes, even weapons, used during filming were provided by the U.S. Army. Wayne wrote to President Johnson seeking his advice and asking for support in adapting Robin Moore’s book with the same title to the screen. Apparently, Wayne received support from the U.S. Department of Defense, which lent all kinds of supplies and costumes. Printed on green canvas bag is ”U.S.” to front flap with ”Hamlin Canvas / Goods Co. / 1942” printed underneath flap. ”John Wayne” is written on both the front and the back pocket; ”J.W.” is also written on back, ”J.W.” The Field Musette Bag measures 12.5” x 10” and is 4” deep. Bag includes a COA from John Wayne Enterprises. From John Wayne worn costume auction. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,775.
John Wayne Used Ammo Bag From Production of ”The Green Berets” — From His Personal Estate
John Wayne production-used ammo bag from ”The Green Berets,” his 1968 Vietnam War film. Sack was supplied for the film by the U.S. government from WWII-era stock and is labeled ”U.S. / Myrna Shoe Inc. / 1944”. This was the only Wayne film for which the government issued official property. Measures 7” x 4” x 11”. Fine condition. From the estate of John Wayne and with a COA from John Wayne Enterprises. Sold for $3,049.
John Wayne’s pants worn in the memorable 1972 western, ”The Cowboys,” directed by Mark Rydell. Wayne plays rancher Wil Anderson in the film, a cowboy left in a pickle as his ranch hands ditch him in the gold rush flurry. Pants are made of tan-colored polyester with original Western Costume Co. label reading: ”No. 2528-1 / John Wayne / Waist 41 1/2 / Inseam 33.” Accompanied by LOA from Wayne’s son, Ethan Wayne. Near fine condition. Sold for $2,886.
To auction, buy, consign or sell in our John Wayne worn costume auction, please contact [email protected] or call (310) 440-2982.