Nov 14, 2024 10:00 EST
Stage & Screen
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John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Gala program signed by almost all performers
[KENNEDY INAUGURATION - FRANK SINATRA; ELLA FITZGERALD; and OTHERS]
Inaugural Gala in Honor of the Inauguration of The Honorable John Fitzgerlad Kennedy ... Thursday, January 19, 1961 ... The Armory, Washington, D.C. Washington: 1961. Original printed wrappers with gold tassel, photographically illustrated within, 11 x 8 inches. On the cover is the ink signature of Art Sands who collected the autographs within on the night of the performance and stapled to the inside cover are Sands' Inaugural Ball and Gala tickets, this leaf also signed by the opera singer Helen Traubel. Within the program, the full-page black and white portraits of the performers are signed in either red or blue ink. The signers include in this order: Harry Belafonte, Milton Berle, Leonard Bernstein, Joey Bishop, Nat King Cole, Tony Curtis, Bette Davis, Jimmy Durante, Ella Fitzgerald, Mahalia Jackson, Alan King, Janet Leigh, Frederic March, Ethel Merman, Sir Laurence Olivier, Sidney Poitier, Keely Smith (who has inscribed to Artie) & Louis Prima, Juliet Prowse, Anthony Quinn, and Frank Sinatra. The wrappers creased and with a split along foot of spine, some toning and marks within, the tassel detached.
The Inaugural Gala honoring President-elect John F. Kennedy took place on the night before the inauguration and was organized by Peter Lawford and Frank Sinatra. A star-studded event, the night is remembered as one of the best and most glamorous parties ever held in Washington. The show was directed by Roger Edens who was assisted by Kay Thompson. The entertainers represented a cross-section of the best in entertainment such as Maestro Leonard Bernstein, Broadway legend Ethel Merman, comedians Milton Berle and Alan King, and others. Poignantly, as Kennedy was a defender of Civil Rights, the Star Spangled Banner was sung by Mahalia Jackson, and later Ella Fitzgerald performed as did Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier. Most notably though was the Rat Pack itself, which included performances by Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, and none other than Frank Sinatra, then at the top of his fame. This is a rare assembly of autographs from this notable event and we trace no other.
Sold for $3,200
Estimated at $2,000 - $4,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
[KENNEDY INAUGURATION - FRANK SINATRA; ELLA FITZGERALD; and OTHERS]
Inaugural Gala in Honor of the Inauguration of The Honorable John Fitzgerlad Kennedy ... Thursday, January 19, 1961 ... The Armory, Washington, D.C. Washington: 1961. Original printed wrappers with gold tassel, photographically illustrated within, 11 x 8 inches. On the cover is the ink signature of Art Sands who collected the autographs within on the night of the performance and stapled to the inside cover are Sands' Inaugural Ball and Gala tickets, this leaf also signed by the opera singer Helen Traubel. Within the program, the full-page black and white portraits of the performers are signed in either red or blue ink. The signers include in this order: Harry Belafonte, Milton Berle, Leonard Bernstein, Joey Bishop, Nat King Cole, Tony Curtis, Bette Davis, Jimmy Durante, Ella Fitzgerald, Mahalia Jackson, Alan King, Janet Leigh, Frederic March, Ethel Merman, Sir Laurence Olivier, Sidney Poitier, Keely Smith (who has inscribed to Artie) & Louis Prima, Juliet Prowse, Anthony Quinn, and Frank Sinatra. The wrappers creased and with a split along foot of spine, some toning and marks within, the tassel detached.
The Inaugural Gala honoring President-elect John F. Kennedy took place on the night before the inauguration and was organized by Peter Lawford and Frank Sinatra. A star-studded event, the night is remembered as one of the best and most glamorous parties ever held in Washington. The show was directed by Roger Edens who was assisted by Kay Thompson. The entertainers represented a cross-section of the best in entertainment such as Maestro Leonard Bernstein, Broadway legend Ethel Merman, comedians Milton Berle and Alan King, and others. Poignantly, as Kennedy was a defender of Civil Rights, the Star Spangled Banner was sung by Mahalia Jackson, and later Ella Fitzgerald performed as did Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier. Most notably though was the Rat Pack itself, which included performances by Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, and none other than Frank Sinatra, then at the top of his fame. This is a rare assembly of autographs from this notable event and we trace no other.
Auction: Stage & Screen, Nov 14, 2024
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Archive of Grace Letters Tops $165K at Stage & Screen Auction on November 14, 2024
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Memorabilia, Autographs, Artwork & Photographs of the Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
NEW YORK, NY -- Fans and collectors from around the world convered at Doyle November 14, 2024 for the popular Stage & Screen auction. Held in collaboration with the Entertainment Community Fund, Stage & Screen offered artwork, memorabilia, autographs and photographs celebrating Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance.
Archive of Grace Kelly Letters Achieves $165,600!
In 1949, twenty year old Grace Kelly moved into the Barbizon Hotel for Women in Manhattan, seeking out Broadway auditions and paying modeling gigs. In 1956, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco in one the greatest fairy tale weddings the world had ever seen. In the years between, Kelly starred in stylish Alfred Hitchcock films such as Rear Window and To Catch a Thief and won an Oscar for her performance in The Country Girl. In that first year in New York City, Grace Kelly met Prudence Wise who became a life long friend, personal secretary, and frequent correspondent. Offered is the largest known group of signed handwritten and typed letters, notes, personal photographs of Kelly and her children, and ephemera to come to market. The archive traces Grace Kelly’s remarkable journey from New York to Hollywood to Monaco in her own words in this substantial group of unpublished letters. View Lot
The Estate of Jerry Herman (Lots 142 - 255)
Doyle was honored to auction property from the Estate of Jerry Herman, the legendary composer/lyricist of such iconic musicals as Hello Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Read More
The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee (Lots 301 - 453)
Doyle was MADly excited to auction property from the Personal Collection of the legendary cartoonist Al Jaffee renowned for his groundbreaking work in MAD Magazine. The Collection will be auctioned on Friday, November 15. Read More
The Entertainment Community Fund
Recognizing the importance of the performing arts to the fabric of New York, Doyle is proud to donate 10% of our profit from this auction to the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For further information on the Entertainment Community Fund, visit EntertainmentCommunity.org
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Consignments are currently being accepted for future auctions. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation. Our specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.
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Memorabilia: Peter Costanzo, 212-427-4141, ext 248, Peter.Costanzo@Doyle.com
Artwork: Milan Tessler, 212-427-4141, ext 266, paintings@Doyle.com
