Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 33
Callas, Maria
(1923-1977) Operatic soprano who revived the classic coloratura roles
with her lyrical and dramatic versatility. Wildly popular, she was also
known for her volatile temper.
Signature ("Maria Meneghini
Callas"). Signed Time Magazine cover. Inscribed "Cordially" in
blue ink across the bottom of the portrait. There are some very small
creases at the left of the cover but the signature and portrait are not
affected. This cover has been matted to 11 x 14" and is in very good
condition.
Issued for October 29, 1956, on the occasion of Ms.
Callas' first performance at the Metropolitan Opera. This striking portrait
captures the strength and drama of Ms. Callas' performances, yet a sense of
vulnerability is also suggested.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 34
Porter, Cole
(1891-1964) Widely known for the urbane and witty lyrics and beautiful
melodies he composed for such musicals as Gay Divorce (1932),
Kiss Me Kate (1948) and Anything Goes (1934). The continued
appeal of his sophisticated word play and sinuous melodies is still a mark
of his genius, some 80 years later.
Signature ("Cole
Porter"). Signed Time Magazine cover. There are two faint horizontal
creases that are visible, but do not interfere with the signature and there
is a small spot to the left of the portrait. Matted to an overall size of
11 x 14". In very good condition.
Dated January 31, 1949, this
issue came out one month after Kiss Me Kate opened on Broadway to
rave reviews and the portrait's background field echoes the musical's set
design.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 35
Riefenstahl, Leni
(b. 1902) German motion-picture actress, producer, photographer, and
director who is known for her documentary films of the 1930s dramatizing
the pageantry of the Nazi movement.
Signature ("Leni
Riefenstahl"). Signed Time Magazine cover. Inscribed in blue ink,
"München 2. April 1957." The cover has been professionally
reconstructed, there is some scuffing at the spine and some minor curling
of the front cover, but otherwise this piece is in very good condition.
The cover picture features Riefenstahl in a bathing suit on skis
(the magazine article explains that this was her practice, as she was
interested in getting a good tan) while the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Olympics
of 1936 were getting underway. The article mentions that Riefenstahl was at
the Winter games having fun and doing research for her upcoming project --
filming the summer games in Berlin that same year.
Estimated Value
$150-200.
Lot 36
Taylor, Elizabeth
(b. 1932) American actress known for her beauty and her portrayals of
volatile, vulnerable women. Taylor's personal life and multiple marriages
were exceptionally well publicized and often tended to overshadow her
acting career.
Signature ("Elizabeth Taylor"). Signed Time
Magazine cover. Signed in blue ink. There is faint residue from the pink
address label over the bottom left corner and minor abrasion at the bottom
of the cover. The cover has been matted to 11 x 14" and is in very good
condition.
In 1949, the year this cover was issued, Elizabeth Taylor
was starring in Little Women and Conspirator and getting
ready for Father of the Bride. This is a striking cover -- the
indigo background sets off the starlet's eyes and, although only 17, she
looks ready to begin her career as an adult star.
Estimated Value
$250-350.
Lot 37
Wayne, John
(1907-1990) Born Marion Michael Morrison, John Wayne came to embody a
type of American hero through his roles in classic Westerns and War movies
like The Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), Stagecoach (1939) and
True Grit (1969, he won the Academy Award). A skinny kid from Iowa
became "The Duke," an American icon.
Signature ("John
Wayne"). Time Magazine cover. Inscribed "Good Luck" in black
ink. The cover has been matted for an overall size of 11 x 14" and the
original mailing label remains on the front, but otherwise this piece is in
very good condition.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 38
60 Years of Song and
Dance. Signatures. Eight Time Magazine covers signed by great song and
dance men (and women). Gwen Verdon, Bert Lahr, Shirley MacLaine, Shirley
Temple Black, Mickey Rooney, Danny Kaye, Betty Hutton and Lily
Tomlin have entertained untold millions over the years on stage, screen
and radio. The Bert Lahr issue is complete, the cover has been
professionally reconstructed and is in fine condition. The Gwen Verdon
cover includes a signed photo and note (this is a June 13, 1955, issue with
an article about "Damn Yankees" and gorgeous cover portrait of Miss
Verdon). The remaining six covers have been matted to an overall size of 11
x 14" and are in good to very good condition.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 39
Actors and Singers.
Signatures. Lot of six signed Time Magazine covers from an eclectic and
exciting group of entertainers! The most notable cover features signatures
of Henry, Jane and Peter Fonda together on a Time Magazine
highlighting their family. We also offer covers signed by Elliot Gould,
George C. Scott, Joan Baez, Cher and Joni Mitchell. The covers
are primarily from the early 1970s, except for the Baez cover from 1962. A
few of the covers retain their original address labels. Conditions range
from very good to fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 40
Broadway Greats.
Signatures from five of the greatest stars on Broadway are featured in
this lot of five signed Time Magazine portrait covers including Barbra
Streisand, Robert Preston, Carol Channing, Alexis Smith and
Julie Andrews (signing on a Rex Harrison/My Fair Lady cover). Mailing
labels are present on three of the covers and a few of the covers have
scattered light soil and creasing but the overall condition is good to very
good.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 41
Four of Britain's
Brightest Stars. Signatures. Lot of four signed Time Magazine covers.
Lawrence Olivier, Richard Burton, Alec Guiness and Greer
Garson -- four of the greatest British actors of the 20th century whose
commanding screen presence makes their films unforgettable. This lot
features their signatures on Time Magazine portrait covers that have been
matted to an overall size of 11 x 14." The condition of the covers ranges
from good to very good.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 42
Great Actors and
Actresses of Stage and Screen. Signatures. Seven Time Magazine covers
signed by brilliant actors and actresses -- fixtures on stage and screen
for over sixty years. Claire Bloom, Julie Harris, Maria Schell, Gregory
Peck, Anne Bancroft, Helen Hayes and Jean Simmons have signed
these covers, which are matted to an overall size of 11 x 14." All of the
covers in this lot are in good to very good condition.
Estimated Value
$200-300.
Lot 43
Great Directors.
Signatures. Lot of two signed Time Magazine covers from two very
different but very influential directors. Ingmar Bergman and
Steven Spielberg have changed the way movies are made and watched and
we offer two very nice signatures. Both covers have been matted to an
overall size of 11 x 14" and are in very good condition.
Estimated
Value $150-200.
Lot 44
Luminaries of the
Performing Arts. Signatures. Seven signed Time Magazine covers. Some of
the most brilliant performers ever to grace a concert hall, Patrice
Munsel, Helen Traubel, Yehudi Menuhin, Renata Tebaldi, Van Cliburn, Margot
Fonteyn and Mikhail Baryshnikov, make up this lot. The
Baryshnikov and Van Cliburn covers include notes from their secretaries and
the Munsel cover has a short note from Ms. Munsel. The covers have all been
matted for an overall size 11 x 14" and are in good to very good condition.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 45
Luminaries of the
Performing Arts II. Signatures. Lot of eight signed Time Magazine
covers featuring conductors, performers and impresarios that shaped the
performing arts. Robert Joffrey, Beverly Sills, Rudolf Bing, Artur
Rubenstein, Zubin Mehta, George Szell, Mstislav Rostropovich and
George Solti have signed Time Magazine covers featuring their
likenesses. The Joffrey, Szell and Solti covers all retain their original
address labels but otherwise conditions range from very good to fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 46
Sultry and Swinging
Actresses. Signatures. Five signed Time magazine covers featuring some
of Hollywood's most talented actresses. Marlene Dietrich, Talullah
Bankhead, Kim Novak and Ginger Rogers have signed portrait
covers, while Joan Fontaine, Dorothy McGuire and Shirley Temple
Black all signed a cover featuring Anita Colby. Included with the Colby
cover are signed notes from Fontaine and McGuire. All of the covers have
been matted to an overall size of 11 x 14" and are in very good condition.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 47
The Changing Face of
Beauty. Signatures. From the startling glamour of the 1950s to the
subtler beauty of the 1960s and on into today, we present 10 signed Time
Magazine covers featuring some of the most talented and beautiful women on
the screen. Ava Gardner, Sophia Loren, Raquel Welch, Cheryl Tiegs,
Sigourney Weaver, Sandy Dennis, Ali McGraw, Liv Ulmann, Jeanne Moreau
and Lynn and Vanessa Redgrave are featured in beautiful
portraits. The Redgrave cover is accompanied by a signed note from Vanessa
Redgrave. All of the covers retain their original mailing labels but are
otherwise in very good condition.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 48
The Changing Face of
Television -- Sock it to me. Signatures. Lot of seven signed Time
Magazine covers. From the Fifties through the Eighties, these are some of
the personalities that created memorable television. Bob Hope, Jack
Webb, Walter Cronkite, Ted Turner, Rowan and Martin, Mary Tyler Moore
(signing with Valerie Harper) and Robin Williams have
signed these Time Magazine covers. From Bob Hope's Specials, through the
wacky antics of Robin Williams, these are very familiar faces. The
condition of the covers ranges from good to very good.
Estimated Value
$150-200.
Lot 49
Time Magazine presents
the Arts, Religion and Science. Signatures. Fifty-one signed Time
Magazine covers. Spanning three decades this lot features writers, actors,
musicians, clergymen, scientists and astronauts. Prominent names include
Arthur Schlesinger, Richard Leakey, Dare Scott, Johnny Carson, Dustin
Hoffman and Herman Wouk (offering the full issue for Mr. Wouk).
Some covers show wear and most retain their original address label.
Conditions range from fair to very good.
Due to the nature of this
lot, bidders are strongly encouraged to review the lot and we are unable to
accept returns.
Estimated Value $150-200.