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Władziu Valentino Liberace (May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987) was an American pianist, singer and actor. A child prodigy born in Wisconsin to parents of Italian and Polish origin, Liberace enjoyed a career spanning four decades of concerts, recordings, television, motion pictures, and endorsements. At the height of his fame, from the 1950s to the 1970s, Liberace was the highest-paid entertainer in the world, with established concert residencies in Las Vegas, and an international touring schedule. Liberace embraced a lifestyle of flamboyant excess both on and off stage, acquiring the nickname “Mr. Showmanship”.
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Liberace Stage Worn Rhinestone Tuxedo. Sold for over $10,000.
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Coveted instrument personally owned and played by music legend and 1960’s cultural icon John Lennon. The first time Lennon played an instrument with a keyboard on a record was for his collaboration with McCartney on 1965’s ”I’m Down”, from the B-side to Beatles single ”Help!” Mason and Hamlin brand reed organ, or pump organ, is made of walnut wood and features a dark cherry finish. Accompanied by a slip inscribed, ”Love to Julie / From John Lennon / xxxx” in red ink. Rubber lining on pedals has been replaced. Near fine. A Steinway brand piano of Lennon’s sold at Sotheby’s in 2000 for $2.1 million. Replaced rubber on the foot pedals, else near fine. With provenance from Sotheby’s including original catalog and house-issued certificate of ownership signed by Yoko Ono. Sold for $74,535.
Michael Douglas suede loafers from ”Behind the Candelabra”, each signed. Douglas stars to critical acclaim as Liberace in the film, winning Outstanding Lead Actor at the 2013 Emmy Awards. Both shoes are signed ”Michael Douglas” in black felt tip across the back of the heel. Putty-color shoes in perforated suede are a size 9.5 men’s. Separation of lining, else near fine. Douglas donated the shoes to Small Steps, a charity benefiting poor children around the world. Sold for $1,563.
Liberace Signed 1973 Autobiography — With Distinctive Signature
First edition, second printing of ”Liberace: An Autobiography”. Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons: New York: 1973. Boldly signed and inscribed opposite title page: ”Liberace / love! / 1974”. Bound in bright gold boards with gilt lettering and design, and white cloth spine. Hardcover book, measuring 5.75” x 8.5”, runs 316pp. Unclipped dustjacket has .5” tear on bottom right edge and minor scratching. Very good overall.
Sold for $313.
Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith screen-worn black suits and prop weapons from ”Men in Black II”. Extensive lot from the hit UFO franchise includes the iconic black suits worn by Tommy Lee Jones as Agent Kay and by Will Smith as Agent Jay. Pair of suits were tailor-made for the actors by acclaimed costume designer John David Ridge. ”Mr. Tommy Lee Jones” is typed to the labels of his jacket and pants, as is ”Mr. Will Smith” on the labels of his jacket and pants. Both suits include a white cotton dress shirt, custom made by Anto of Beverly Hills. Shirts feature monograms embroidered in blue thread to the labels, ”T.L.J.” and ”W.S.”, respectively. Shirt labels are dated June 2001 in type. Ensembles are complete with unlabeled black neckties and velvet pocket squares. Wardrobe is accompanied by the pieces de resistance, Agent Kay & Jay’s giant alien-blasting weapons. Impressive pieces are made of solid rubber finished in silver paint. Agent Kay’s single-barrel weapon in silver, with green at the top measures a whopping 40” in length. Agent Jay’s tri-barrel weapon measures 31.5”. Will Smith’s jacket and trousers feature small holes for his wire harness to pass through, with labels inscribed ”Harness” in ink, and the letters ”FC” are handwritten to his shirt label. Some scuffing to props and tearing to the back of Jones’ shirt, else lot is near fine overall. With a COA from Prop Store and a copy of costume department’s info sheet. Sold for $25,428.
Jay Chou costume from “The Green Hornet”, the 2011 remake by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Chou stars as Kato, sidekick to Rogen’s Britt Reid and superhero alter ego The Green Hornet. Ensemble comprises: (1) jacket in charcoal grey and black herringbone lined in silver silk with mandarin collar in two-tone white and charcoal. Measures 18″ across the chest with 17.5″ sleeve, (2) black long-sleeved custom shirt with white mandarin collar by Anto Beverly Hills with the actor’s initials JC and the date September 2009 embroidered on the label, and Jay’s name handwritten inside. Measurements match those of the jacket, (3)black rubber mask that hooks around the ears, (4) peaked cap style hat in charcoal grey herringbone with black leather bill and band. Near fine overall. Provenance from Profiles in History. Sold for $12,500.
James Dean Screen-Worn Jacket From ”East of Eden”
Brown wool sport coat worn by James Dean as Cal Trask in ”East of Eden.” Cal Trask was Dean’s first leading role and ”East of Eden” the only one of his films released during his lifetime. His Academy Award nomination for Best Actor was the first posthumous nomination made by the Academy. Accompanied by an 8” x 10” photograph of Dean wearing the coat in the film. Near fine condition. From the James Dean Museum archive, with provenance from Heritage. Sold for $11,858.
Marlene Dietrich Personally Owned & Worn Men’s Tuxedo
Marlene Dietrich’s own men’s tuxedo. Dietrich’s signature androgynous look began onscreen with the taboo-crushing scene in her first American movie, “Morocco,” in which she dons a tux and kisses a woman. Off-screen she perpetuated the androgynous image the scene created, often dressing in men’s clothes. This ensemble dates to the 1970’s-80’s, during which she performed in tuxes in Las Vegas. Lot includes a navy blue double-breasted dinner jacket with black silk lapels, matching trousers and bowtie. Dietrich’s daughter Maria Riva quotes Dietrich, who said the following about the scene from “Morocco”, “…The best part of Morocco is when I am in my own tails…The audience, of course, is expecting the legs – so you see her in trousers first!…You know for some reason Garbo looks terrible in men’s clothes – which is strange, because everyone says she’s one of ‘the girls’. You know what I do in the tails? I go over to a pretty woman at a table and kiss her – on the mouth – then I take the gardenia she is wearing put in under my nose and inhale it…Then I flick the flower to [Gary] Cooper. The audiences go wild. Can you imagine if even Americans get that scene, What will happen once the film opens in Europe?…” Jacket measures 20″ across the chest. Pleated trousers measure 28.5″ at the waist with a 28.5″ inseam. Alterations have been made to jacket and trousers. Pants are missing a button and hem has been taken out. Some minor wear to fabric. Very good condition. From the estate of Marlene Dietrich. Sold for $7,200.
Marlene Dietrich Piano Makeup Compact by Volupte
Marlene Dietrich’s own makeup compact in a piano design by Volupte. Brass compact features a gilt mirror and separate compartment for pressed powder with original pink application cloth. The exterior features black and white paint to piano keys. Dates from 1948-1954. Measures 3” x 3”. Weighs 5 ounces. Tarnishing and make-up on the cloth. In very good condition. From the estate of Marlene Dietrich. Sold for $3,125.
Rare George Gershwin at the Piano 10” x 8” Signed and Inscribed Photo
George Gershwin signed and inscribed photo, featuring a classic shot of the young composer at his piano. Signed in fountain pen on the photographic surface beneath the image, ”To Mrs. N.B. Putnam – All my good wishes, George Gershwin”. Photo measures 10” x 8” and is in very good condition with a somewhat faded, but still very legible signature. George Gershwin died at the age of 38 in 1938, making signed material by him difficult to obtain. Sold for $2,384.
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Rare Letter Signed by Pianist Glenn Gould
Glenn Gould typed letter signed, a rare missive by the celebrated Canadian pianist. Dated 20 July 1976 on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation letterhead, Gould writes to Patricia Wardrop of the Ontario Arts Council, in part, ”…you would like some details on my activities as a radio producer and I enclose herewith a list of major productionsbeginning with the several version of ‘The Idea of North’. Needless to say, this list does not include programs for which I have served in other capacities…and I have also chosen to exclude such relatively informal ‘conversational-series’ as the 10-week ‘Music of Arnold Schonberg’ (1974) or a 21-week glorified discography entitled ‘The Art of Glenn Gould’ (1969). It seemed to me that only programs which, in some way, attempted an assault on conventional radiophonic barriers deserved to be represented and I hope you will agree with the relative exclusivity of this approach…[signed] Glenn Gould”. Letter is accompanied by a copy of the letter draft handwritten by Gould. Letter measures 8.5” x 11”, stapled at top left to the referenced list. Folds and light creasing, overall near fine condition. Sold for $1,031.
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