Nov 14, 2024 10:00 EST
Stage & Screen
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A fine Irving Berlin letter about Alexander's Ragtime Band
IRVING BERLIN
Typed letter signed about Alexander's Ragtime Band. [New York:] 20 June 1935. A one page typed letter signed in full "Irving Berlin" on one sheet of personal stationery. The letter addressed to J. John Munson of New York. Framed with a portrait. Appears fine, unexamined out of frame, the signature dark and large. Provenance: Kenneth Rendell
A brief but spectacular letter from Irving Berlin written in the mid-1930s about his first hit "Alexander's Ragtime Band." He writes "It was written in 1910 as an instrumental composition. After laying on the shelf for about six months, I wrote the words to it. While it is sometimes the fashion of an author or composer to choose an obscure composition as his pet, I must frankly say that ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND is my favorite of all the songs I have written."
IRVING BERLIN
Typed letter signed about Alexander's Ragtime Band. [New York:] 20 June 1935. A one page typed letter signed in full "Irving Berlin" on one sheet of personal stationery. The letter addressed to J. John Munson of New York. Framed with a portrait. Appears fine, unexamined out of frame, the signature dark and large. Provenance: Kenneth Rendell
A brief but spectacular letter from Irving Berlin written in the mid-1930s about his first hit "Alexander's Ragtime Band." He writes "It was written in 1910 as an instrumental composition. After laying on the shelf for about six months, I wrote the words to it. While it is sometimes the fashion of an author or composer to choose an obscure composition as his pet, I must frankly say that ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND is my favorite of all the songs I have written."
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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Memorabilia: Peter Costanzo, 212-427-4141, ext 248, Peter.Costanzo@Doyle.com
Artwork: Milan Tessler, 212-427-4141, ext 266, paintings@Doyle.com
