Sell or Auction Your Katharine Hepburn Memorabilia
To auction, sell or consign your Katharine Hepburn memorabilia, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).
Here Are Some Katharine Hepburn Items We’ve Sold:
Academy Award statue for 1933’s ”Little Women.” Trophy was presented at the 6th Academy Awards in 1934 to husband and wife writing team Sarah Y. Mason and Victor Heerman for their screen adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. This was David O. Selznick’s last production for RKO, directed by George Cukor, and though it was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Direction, this was its sole win. Katharine Hepburn starred as spirited heroine Jo March in a middle-class American family during the Civil War. Alcott’s immensely popular novel, first published in 1868, caused lasting controversies; just ahead of its time, it redefined women’s social ideals for love and identity through work, and pushed the envelope in fiction with its uninhibited blending of children’s fiction with women’s literature, ultimately pioneering an entire literary genre all its own. Feature-length remakes of this picture were produced in 1949 and 1994. Plaque on the front of black Belgian marble base reads: ”Academy Of / Motion Picture / Arts And Sciences / First Award / 1933”. A medallion affixed to the underside reads: ”Academy / First Award / to / Sara Y. Mason / And / Victor Heerman / for / Writing Adaptation / of / Little Women”. Behind the figure’s feet, an engraving to the film reel reads ”George Stanley / 1929”. Statue measures 12” in total height. Base diameter measures 5.25”. Weighs 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Underside is lined with black felt. Light scattered scratching and tarnishing to metal, with a tiny chip to the figure’s left inner elbow and faint abrasions to base, else fine. An beautiful, early Oscar for one of the most memorable Hollywood films. Sold for $112,368.
Alfred Eisenstaedt Signed 11 x 14 Photo of Katharine H.
Alfred Eisenstaedt signed 11″ x 14″ silver gelatin photograph of Katharine Hepburn, taken in 1938 as referenced on the verso in Eisenstaedt’s hand. Hepburn is beautifully pictured here with her dress pleats cascading across the photo. Signed “Eisenstaedt” on the photographic border. With Eisenstaedt’s stamp on verso, “PHOTO BY ALFRED EISENSTAEDT”. Near fine condition. From Alfred Eisenstaedt’s estate. Sold for $1,604.
Rare Katharine Hepburn Signed 8” x 10” Photo from the Van Heflin Collection
Photo signed ”Katharine Hepburn” in black ink. The great actress, listed #1 on the authoritative AFI list of screen stars, poses here wearing a pompadour hairstyle, button-up shirt and a pensive expression. Matte black and white photo measures 8” x 10”. Nick to the surface just to the left of the ”H” and slightly affecting her extended ”t” crossing, else near fine. From the collection of Van Heflin, obtained directly from his son. Sold for $916.
Katharine Hepburn ”Mary of Scotland” Costume
Katharine Hepburn costume from the 1936 drama “Mary of Scotland”. Custom-made for the actress, though edited out from the final version. The legendary Hepburn starred in the 16th century period piece as Mary Stuart during her infamous but temporary “box office poison” career slump. Peach silk gown features the collar worn by Hepburn on the movie poster, with matching crocheted decoration to the cuffs. Costume is an approximate size M, measuring 16″ across the chest. Toning to crochet details and a small stain on the right sleeve, else near fine. With a Gene London Costume Collection COA. Sold for $660.
Archive of letters signed by a great variety of the twentieth century’s most prominent figures. Lot of ten letters include: (1) Barbara Walters 1981 typed letter signed; (2) Lilian Gish 1987 typed letter signed; (3) Katherine Hepburn 1987 typed letter signed with her autograph note; (4) Loretta Young autograph letter signed; (5) Nancy Reagan autograph letter signed upon White House stationery; (6) Barbara Bush 1988 typed letter signed as Second Lady with a postscript in her hand; (7) Barbara Sinatra 1983 typed letter signed; (8) Henry Ford II 1979 typed letter signed; (9) Eunice Kennedy Shriver 1987 typed letter signed; (10) Carol Burnett 1982 typed letter signed. Letters measure 8.5” x 11” at the largest. Minimal toning and creasing; near fine overall. Recently sold for $1000 as lot 3270 in Bonhams 5 May 2013 sale. Sold for $375.
Katharine Hepburn program signed from her 1976 stage play, ”A Matter of Gravity”. Program is inscribed upon the title page at upper left, ”For Walter Thomas / Katharine Hepburn” in fine point black felt tip. Program features 47 photos of Hepburn in various film and stage roles over the course of her illustrious career. Runs 23pp. Bound in paper covers with a full color image of Hepburn on the front cover. Measures 8.25” x 10.75”. Minor wear to cover edges. Near fine overall. Sold for $313.
Legendary actress Katharine Hepburn autograph note signed on her personal stationery. Letter reads in full: ”Dear Eric – What an enormous help you are – actually + spiritually – I am so grateful to you – Affectionately, Kath Hep”. With her name ”Katharine Houghton Hepburn” printed in red at top. 2pp. letter on a single card measures 4” x 6” and is near fine. Includes original envelope addressed in Hepburn’s hand to Eric Harrison. Sold for $219.
To auction, sell or consign your Katharine Hepburn memorabilia, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).