Nov 14, 2024 10:00 EST
Stage & Screen
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A unique Edith Head design
Estate / Collection: The Collection of EJ Gonzalez
[EDITH HEAD]
Original sketch depicting a yellow outfit for an actress. Circa 1954 to 1963. Signed by Grace Sprague for Edith Head. The sheet measures 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 28 cm). Framed. Faint creasing to left and upper sections, few spots of soiling to upper edge, wear to left corners, the pencil on the viewer's left side of the dress smudged.
Edith Head had a number of sketch artists with whom she worked closely throughout her career. Most notable, perhaps, was her assistant, Grace Sprague. Sprague began work with Head in 1954 for Hitchcock's Rear Window. Sprague's design illustrations were also used for Sabrina (1954) and Funny Face (1957), both starring Audrey Hepburn. Sprague and Head worked together until 1963. Sketches signed by Sprague are more scarce than those signed by Head, and many of Sprague's sketches have notes in Head's hand.
$800 - $1,200
Estate / Collection: The Collection of EJ Gonzalez
[EDITH HEAD]
Original sketch depicting a yellow outfit for an actress. Circa 1954 to 1963. Signed by Grace Sprague for Edith Head. The sheet measures 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 28 cm). Framed. Faint creasing to left and upper sections, few spots of soiling to upper edge, wear to left corners, the pencil on the viewer's left side of the dress smudged.
Edith Head had a number of sketch artists with whom she worked closely throughout her career. Most notable, perhaps, was her assistant, Grace Sprague. Sprague began work with Head in 1954 for Hitchcock's Rear Window. Sprague's design illustrations were also used for Sabrina (1954) and Funny Face (1957), both starring Audrey Hepburn. Sprague and Head worked together until 1963. Sketches signed by Sprague are more scarce than those signed by Head, and many of Sprague's sketches have notes in Head's hand.
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Auction: Stage & Screen, Nov 14, 2024
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Popular Stage & Screen Auction on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10am
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Memorabilia, Autographs, Artwork & Photographs of the Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance
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Featuring Property from the Estate of Legendary Composer/Lyricist Jerry Herman and the Personal Collection of MAD Magazine Cartoonist Al Jaffee
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle will host the popular Stage & Screen auction on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10am. Held in collaboration with the Entertainment Community Fund, Stage & Screen offers artwork, memorabilia, autographs and photographs celebrating Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance.
Darth Vader Touring Costume
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...
It is a period of excitement as the galaxy's most feared villain prepares for his latest appearance. Darth Vader, dark lord of the Sith, looms once more, as a rare artifact emerges from the shadows. This legendary costume, originally commissioned by Lucasfilm in the U.K. circa 1980, was created for a galaxy-spanning promotional tour. Forged by the renowned N.J. Farmer Associates, this fearsome suit stands at an imposing 7 feet when fully assembled, its ominous presence echoing across time. The components are as formidable as the Sith Lord himself: a menacing two-piece mask and helmet, chest and shoulder armor, a control box of unrelenting power, a flowing cape, and boots worthy of an Empire's enforcer. From gloves to greaves, each piece a part of history, some possibly later additions, but the legend endures. This rare and iconic suit, made for the promotion of The Empire Strikes Back, is accompanied by a towering mannequin, prepared to strike fear once again into the hearts of rebels. Now, the saga continues as this monumental artifact goes to auction on November 15. Estimated at $50,000-$100,000, this is your chance to take home a piece of the dark side, where the Force is strong, and the legacy of Darth Vader lives on. View Lot
The working manuscript for Truman Capote and Harold Arlen’s Musical House of Flowers
A rare offering is a large archive of Harold Arlen’s musical manuscripts and Truman Capote’s lyrics for his only musical, House of Flowers. Based on Capote’s story for the same title, veteran Wizard of Oz composer Harold Arlen was asked to work with the young author on adapting his love story set at a Haitian bordello into his first (and only) musical. The archive includes both Capote’s and Arlen’s manuscript lyrics and score of “A Sleepin’ Bee,” performed by Dihann Carroll in the musical and later made famous by Barbra Streisand, the song is now considered part of the Great American Song Book. House of Flowers ran for 165 performances on Broadway in 1954-55. Rarely do such complete manuscripts for major Broadway musicals come to market ($40,000-60,000). View Lot
The largest trove of letters from Grace Kelly to come to market
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. ($60,000-80,000). View Lot
Everything’s Coming Up … Sondheim!
Following the success of Doyle’s auction of The Collection of Stephen Sondheim in June 2024, we are pleased to offer more fantastic Sondheim-iana. Reoffered from the first auction will be Stephen Sondheim’s retained Sweeney Todd lab coat and show jacket as well as selections from his remarkable game collection. New offerings from A Stephen Sondheim Collector include a Sondheim signed ribbon plate, the signed limited edition of Sunday in the Park with George, and rare examples of Sondheim’s Williams College yearbooks. Two archives relate to the 1981 production of Merrily We Roll Along which famously closed after just 16 performances: the first is an archive of Clark Sayre, member of that first cast including his script and cassette tapes featuring Sondheim and Hal Prince, the second is a small group of notes from Sondheim and Prince to producer Martin Starger regarding the closing of the show. Finally, a group of scripts from an early Sondheim stage manager named James Bronson have been brought to light. These include incredible annotated production scripts for Sondheim’s Gypsy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Company as well as scripts for other Bronson shows such as Fiddler on the Roof and Zorba. Truly a section not to be missed! View Lots
The Estate of Martin Starger
From the New York collection of respected film, theatre and television producer Martin Starger, is consigned various artworks and memorabilia. Martin Starger was a producer of films such as Nashville; Sophie’s Choice; On Golden Pond; The Muppet Movie; Autumn Sonata; and Mask. On Broadway, he was a producer of the original productions of Merrily We Roll Along; Sly Fox; Lend Me a Tenor and Starlight Express. His television projects included Friendly Fire, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Escape from Sobibor. Several of these projects were honored with nominations and awards. He collaborated with iconic figures in the entertainment industry, and he was passionate about his work, art, travel and New York. View Lots
The Estate of Jerry Herman (Lots 142 - 255)
Doyle is 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 is 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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