Nov 5, 2025 10:00 EST
Stage & Screen featuring The Estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
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Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Presentation Cigarette Box from Marlene Dietrich
Collection: The Estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
Presented to the Fairbanks family by Marlene Dietrich, 20th century
Of rectangular form, the hinged cover applied with five cast oval portrait medallions depicting ancient Roman heads, in side profile, in various sizes, with a wood lined interior, inscribed To the Fairbanks with many many thanks Lene, impressed TIFFANY & CO. MAKERS STERLING SILVER 233 25J. Height 1 5/8 inches, width 4 inches, depth 3 1/4 inches.
Marlene Dietrich was born Marie Magdalene Dietrich. She was nicknamed "Lene” among the family. Around the age of 11, she contracted her two first names to form the then-unusual name, Marlene. Later, she was affectionately known among her intimates as Lene.
Sold for $2,048
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Collection: The Estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
Presented to the Fairbanks family by Marlene Dietrich, 20th century
Of rectangular form, the hinged cover applied with five cast oval portrait medallions depicting ancient Roman heads, in side profile, in various sizes, with a wood lined interior, inscribed To the Fairbanks with many many thanks Lene, impressed TIFFANY & CO. MAKERS STERLING SILVER 233 25J. Height 1 5/8 inches, width 4 inches, depth 3 1/4 inches.
Marlene Dietrich was born Marie Magdalene Dietrich. She was nicknamed "Lene” among the family. Around the age of 11, she contracted her two first names to form the then-unusual name, Marlene. Later, she was affectionately known among her intimates as Lene.
The Estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
Appears to be in generally good, undamaged condition; typical light polishing scratch marks, not of any consequence; there are some very tiny, almost imperceptible, fleabite-size nicks to the rim edge of the cover, not of any consequence; the cover opens and closes properly; the interior is generally clean, i.e., not stained, however, there is silver polish residue and a uniform somewhat soiled appearance to the wood lining.
Approximately 12 ounces, all in; the box is possibly weighted.
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Auction: Stage & Screen featuring The Estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Nov 5, 2025
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Popular Stage & Screen Auction on November 5, 2025 Attracted Global Audience
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Memorabilia, Autographs, Artwork & Photographs Celebrating Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance
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Archive of Samuel Beckett Material from the Estate of His American Director Alan Schneider Topped $75,000
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Sale Featured a Special Section Devoted to the Estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's popular Stage & Screen auction on November 5, 2025 attracted fans and collectors around the world vying for an exciting range of offerings celebrating the performing arts of Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance.
The Estate of Alan Schneider
Featured in the sale was fascinating collection of early Waiting for Godot material from the Estate of Alan Schneider that topped $75,000 amid trans-Atlantic competition. “The primary American director of Samuel Beckett plays” and a close friend of the playwright, Alan Schneider died in 1984, and his widow died at 101 this past summer. This remarkable archive offered an extraordinary glimpse into the creative partnership between Schneider and Beckett, spanning decades of groundbreaking theatrical work. Highlights included Schneider’s annotated working copy of Waiting for Godot used in the landmark American production, an inscribed typescript of Eh Joe, and first editions and presentation copies of Endgame and Happy Days, many personally inscribed to Schneider by Beckett. Other treasures included manuscripts, letters, awards, recordings and posters that document a pivotal collaboration in modern theater history. Read more
The Estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
Doyle was honored to offer a sequel to the successful 2011 auction of property from the estate of the legendary actor. Featured in the sale were artwork, furniture, photographs and memorabilia. Read More.
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