Nov 14, 2024 10:00 EST
Stage & Screen
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Flo Ziegfeld's exhaustive ledger for 1908, the first full year of the Follies
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FLORENZ ZIEGFELD. Manuscript ledger book for 1908. A large-format folio ledger for 1908 in the original cloth which has been professionally rebacked in leather, 14 x 9 inches. The title leaf is signed in ink "Flo Ziegfeld" and within are nearly full page entries in purple ink, pencil, and crayon for each day of the year including weekends and holidays. The entries are mostly, if not completely, in Ziegfeld's distinctive hand and purple ink. Losses to the older portions of binding mostly to corners, the hinges strengthened, the first leaf with paper-replacement, other stray stains, markings, and minor wear from use.
A fascinating glimpse into the world of Florenz Ziegfeld. This ledger provides a wealth of information on 1908, a very busy year in the career of the Broadway impresario who had started his famous Ziegfeld Follies, based on the Folies Bergere of Paris, in New York City in 1907. The ledger is less of an appointment book and more of a running list of the theatrical business of the day across Ziegfeld's entertainment empire and otherwise. For instance, on Monday, May 11th, Ziegfield makes note that "[Oscar] Hammerstein [I] re-engages Melba & Tetrazzini" referring to Nellie Melba and Luisa Tetrazzini, two of the biggest opera stars of the day. He also seems to note general news as perhaps picked up from newspapers, such as on April 1st "Alfred Gywnne Vanderbilt sails on Mauretania" and "Carl Fisher Hansen arrested for extortion." At the bottom of most pages, Ziegfeld has noted sports news and telegrams sent and received for instance "Geo. M. Cohan in The Yonkers Prince Hartford, Conn. - Sent." At the end of the year, on December 25th, Ziegfeld notes Christmas celebrations in the hotels, special matinees, and an "Xmas breakfast on the 86th St. Horsecar." On New Year's Eve, he notes "Watch out for the New Year," "Get an intimate talk with Maxine Elliot on her success," "Lillian Russell to publish love letters," "Chorus Girls' Ball," "Oscar Hammerstein opera in Phila," and the last line reads "The Easiest Way opens in Hartford." This ledger is worthy of institutional interest and future scholarship,
Sold for $2,176
Estimated at $1,000 - $1,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
[ZIEGFELD'S FOLLIES]
FLORENZ ZIEGFELD. Manuscript ledger book for 1908. A large-format folio ledger for 1908 in the original cloth which has been professionally rebacked in leather, 14 x 9 inches. The title leaf is signed in ink "Flo Ziegfeld" and within are nearly full page entries in purple ink, pencil, and crayon for each day of the year including weekends and holidays. The entries are mostly, if not completely, in Ziegfeld's distinctive hand and purple ink. Losses to the older portions of binding mostly to corners, the hinges strengthened, the first leaf with paper-replacement, other stray stains, markings, and minor wear from use.
A fascinating glimpse into the world of Florenz Ziegfeld. This ledger provides a wealth of information on 1908, a very busy year in the career of the Broadway impresario who had started his famous Ziegfeld Follies, based on the Folies Bergere of Paris, in New York City in 1907. The ledger is less of an appointment book and more of a running list of the theatrical business of the day across Ziegfeld's entertainment empire and otherwise. For instance, on Monday, May 11th, Ziegfield makes note that "[Oscar] Hammerstein [I] re-engages Melba & Tetrazzini" referring to Nellie Melba and Luisa Tetrazzini, two of the biggest opera stars of the day. He also seems to note general news as perhaps picked up from newspapers, such as on April 1st "Alfred Gywnne Vanderbilt sails on Mauretania" and "Carl Fisher Hansen arrested for extortion." At the bottom of most pages, Ziegfeld has noted sports news and telegrams sent and received for instance "Geo. M. Cohan in The Yonkers Prince Hartford, Conn. - Sent." At the end of the year, on December 25th, Ziegfeld notes Christmas celebrations in the hotels, special matinees, and an "Xmas breakfast on the 86th St. Horsecar." On New Year's Eve, he notes "Watch out for the New Year," "Get an intimate talk with Maxine Elliot on her success," "Lillian Russell to publish love letters," "Chorus Girls' Ball," "Oscar Hammerstein opera in Phila," and the last line reads "The Easiest Way opens in Hartford." This ledger is worthy of institutional interest and future scholarship,
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
