Nov 15, 2024 10:00 EST
Stage & Screen
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Two original artworks of The Marx Brothers by Jaffee
AL JAFFEE
The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee
An original artwork, The Marx Brothers, used as the half-title page illustration in "Art Ducko: An Illustrated History of the Marx Brothers, Vol. I," 2018. Ink and watercolor on illustration board, protective paper overlay; 14 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches. Signed (lr), and on the reverse. Two of three strips of tape holding the overlay are loose, the illustration is fine; together with, A portrait of a young Al Hirschfeld in his barber's chair drawing the Marx Brothers. Ink, watercolor, and colored pencil on illustration board; 11 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches. Signed (lr). Fine.
Jaffee's painting of the Marx Brothers was used as the half-title illustration in Art Ducko: An Illustrated History of the Marx Brothers," a limited edition, profusely illustrated history book about the comedians published in 2018. The book also features a foreword by Bill Marx, Harpo's eldest son. Jaffee's inscribed copy of Art Ducko is included in lot 449 of this sale. Jaffee's drawing of Hirschfeld includes a hidden "NINA," a running joke throughout Hirschfeld's artworks and a reference to his daughter.
Sold for $640
Estimated at $600 - $900
Includes Buyer's Premium
The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee
An original artwork, The Marx Brothers, used as the half-title page illustration in "Art Ducko: An Illustrated History of the Marx Brothers, Vol. I," 2018. Ink and watercolor on illustration board, protective paper overlay; 14 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches. Signed (lr), and on the reverse. Two of three strips of tape holding the overlay are loose, the illustration is fine; together with, A portrait of a young Al Hirschfeld in his barber's chair drawing the Marx Brothers. Ink, watercolor, and colored pencil on illustration board; 11 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches. Signed (lr). Fine.
Jaffee's painting of the Marx Brothers was used as the half-title illustration in Art Ducko: An Illustrated History of the Marx Brothers," a limited edition, profusely illustrated history book about the comedians published in 2018. The book also features a foreword by Bill Marx, Harpo's eldest son. Jaffee's inscribed copy of Art Ducko is included in lot 449 of this sale. Jaffee's drawing of Hirschfeld includes a hidden "NINA," a running joke throughout Hirschfeld's artworks and a reference to his daughter.
Auction: Stage & Screen, Nov 15, 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
We Invite You to Auction!
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.
For information, please contact
Memorabilia: Peter Costanzo, 212-427-4141, ext 248, Peter.Costanzo@Doyle.com
Artwork: Milan Tessler, 212-427-4141, ext 266, paintings@Doyle.com
