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Tag: Marilyn Monroe

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  Photographs Monthly Online Auction

  Born in Berlin, Germany in 1905, Ruth Bernhard moved to New York in 1927. There, she became a distinguished photographer capturing women and inanimate objects in monochrome. Highlighted in the upcoming Photographs Monthly Online Auction are several of her works, including her 1962 photograph titled In the Box, San Francisco,…

  Aug 24, 20
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  Preston Evans has a colossal four-day auction event planned for Sept. 4-7 at the Big Peach Antiques Mall in Byron, Ga.

  Offered will be toys, Popeye collectibles, advertising, movie posters, petroliana, jukeboxes, arcade games, slots, magic memorabilia, Coca-Cola items, more. Items belonging to Preston Evans’s longtime friend Buddy Austin, recently deceased, will be sold, to include his beloved 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air and a collection of vintage motorcycles. BYRON, GEORGIA, UNITED…

  Aug 11, 20
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  Legends, Landscapes, and Lovelies | Photographs

  The assassination of Robert Kennedy on June 5th, 1968 came as a shock to many Americans. Three days after the unfortunate incident, a funeral train took Kennedy from New York to his final resting place in Washington, D.C. As the train carried on its journey, thousands of people gathered along…

  Jul 24, 20
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  Hollywood: Legends and Explorers

  2001: A Space Odyssey was director Stanley Kubrick's exploration into “man’s relationship to the universe.” The film released in 1968 to mixed reviews but is now considered an important cinematic achievement. Coming to auction as part of the Hollywood: Legends & Explorers event, presented by Julien's Auctions, is a spacesuit…

  Jul 14, 20
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  TCM Presents: Little Treasures

  A 1944 film, Double Indemnity drew inspiration from a murder case that the press referred to as the “dumbbell murder.” The movie was based on the true story of Queens resident Albert Snyder’s death, plotted by his wife and her boyfriend. With Billy Wilder as the director, this movie features…

  Jun 25, 20
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  Rare items signed by many of history's brightest luminaries will be in University Archives' online-only auction, June 24

  Items signed by Marilyn Monroe, Abraham Lincoln, Frank Lloyd Wright, Bob Dylan, the three Apollo XI astronauts, Robert Hooke and many others will be offered. University Archives has become world-renowned as a go-to source for rare items of this kind. Items signed by Marilyn Monroe, Abraham Lincoln, Frank Lloyd Wright, Bob…

  Jun 9, 20
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  Working from Home: Prints and Multiples

  In Onkel Rudi, artist Gerhard Richter uses a decades-old photograph to grapple with his uncle’s complicity in the war crimes of Nazi Germany. Rudi, who would soon die in combat, offers a smile for the camera in his SS uniform. Richter's Onkel Rudi is among the 76 fine art pieces…

  May 8, 20
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  21st WestLicht Photo Auction

  William Eggleston’s interest in photography began after his classmate gave him a Leica camera. Although self-taught, Eggleston was influenced by street photographers such as Robert Frank and Henri Cartier-Bresson. However, he soon broke away from traditional black and white photography and began experimenting with colors in the late 1960s. Considered a pioneer of…

  May 4, 20
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  Andy Warhol: Better Days

  A prominent Pop artist of the 1960s, Andy Warhol experimented with media ranging from painting and sculpture to film and silkscreening. Many of Warhol’s known photographs capture the mix of individuals who passed through his New York studio. The upcoming Andy Warhol: Better Days auction, offered by Christie’s, will present…

  Apr 24, 20
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  Art + Design Part 2

  Roberto Sebastian Matta was an Abstract Expressionist best known for his oil paintings. Matta’s art evolved from sketch drawings to his oil work, including his Inscape series. The upcoming auction presented by Wright will feature a graphite and crayon piece titled Pilar de l'Atlas by Matta. The mechanical lines and…

  Apr 16, 20
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  Modern Art & Design: Spring 2020

  When American muralist and graffiti artist Keith Haring started drawing graphic lines and cartoon figures on the vacant billboards of New York City’s subway, the art scene was caught up with Conceptualism. His white-chalk graffiti drawings captured the attention of New Yorkers and earned him international recognition. Fascinated by cartoon…

  Apr 13, 20
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  John F. Kennedy Campaign Notes, Presented by Heritage Auctions: What to Know Before You Bid

  John F. Kennedy uncensored campaign notes made while suffering from laryngitis. Photo courtesy of Heritage Auctions. John F. Kennedy's political opponent, Hubert Humphrey, watched each young, charismatic member of the Kennedys cross the state of Wisconsin during the 1960 Democratic Primary. Humphrey would later say he "felt like an independent…

  Apr 8, 20
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  Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction

  The upcoming Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction, offered by Heritage Auctions, is anchored by a selection of collectibles from the recording industry. It will also include items from movies, television, and more. One of the key lots in this sale is an ombré gray dress worn by Whitney Houston…

  Mar 31, 20
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  Photographs Monthly Online Auction

  A world-renowned landscape photographer and environmentalist, Ansel Adams is best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West. Adams was given a camera at the age of 12 while visiting Yosemite National Park for the first time. The park would go on to play a significant role in his…

  Mar 30, 20
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  CGC-Certified Magazines Online Auction

  The CGC-Certified Magazines Online Auction, offered by Heritage Auctions, contains several early and rare editions of magazines and comics, especially early editions in the horror and monster genres. Among the featured comic issues is a copy of Vampirella #1, with a Frank Frazetta cover and frontispiece. The vampire character, Vampirella,…

  Mar 9, 20
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  Erotic: Art, Photography & Collectibles

  Benito Jacovitti, a well-known Italian satirical cartoonist, was best known for his parodies and literary adaptations. During his career, Jacovitti created more than 60 characters and around 150 books. Highlighted in the upcoming EROTIC: Art, Photography & Collectibles auction presented by Artelisted is a hand-signed Kamasutra book by Benito Jacovitti. Examples of…

  Jan 15, 20
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  Nadeau's Auction Gallery to Ring in The New Decade With Their Signature New Year’s Day Event On January 1, 2020 At Their Windsor, CT Headquarters.

  This sale includes 660 extraordinary lots of jewelry, decorative arts, and paintings, many collected and curated especially for this highly anticipated, annual event. Windsor, CT, December 18, 2019 - Nadeau's Auction Gallery, one of the largest and fastest growing auction houses in New England, is excited to announce their New…

  Dec 24, 19
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  Rebirth of the Cool: Collectible Pop, Contemporary and Street Art: No Buyer's Premium

  Al Diaz was part of the first generation of New York City subway graffiti artists. Even though Diaz's style has evolved, he still uses iconography from the NYC subway system to make his point. In the upcoming Rebirth of the Cool: Collectible Pop, Contemporary, and Street Art auction, offered by…

  Nov 27, 19
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  A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN'S COLLECTION: THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF GOODMAN BASIL ESPY III, M.D.

  From an ID card for Marilyn Monroe to Babe Ruth's coaching uniform for the Brooklyn Dodgers, 635 memorabilia and historical pieces will be available in the upcoming Southern Gentleman's Collection event, offered by Julien's Auctions. Each piece comes from the personal collection of Dr. Goodman Basil Espy III, who Julien's…

  Nov 8, 19
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  MAE WEST, MARILYN MONROE, LUCILLE BALL AND LEGENDARY WOMEN OF HOLLYWOOD

  The magic of Hollywood is everywhere, from the larger-than-life personalities and the public excitement to the elaborate sets and costumes. In the upcoming memorabilia sale offered by Julien’s Auctions, many of these iconic outfits, accessories, and personal items will cross the auction block. This sale especially features items owned by…

  Nov 8, 19