Can’t be
with us for Lucille Ball's Birthday Celebration 2008 but want to
bid on items at the Saturday, August 2 Lucy-Desi Memorabilia
Auction?
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The Mission of The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center is to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and enrich the world through the healing powers of love and laughter. El propósito del Centro Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz es el conservar y celebrar la herencia contribuída por Lucille Ball y Desi Arnaz al patrimonio del mundo: la fuerza saneante procediente del cariño y de la risa. |
The following auction items are featured for absentee bidding for fans and collectors unable to attend the auction in person.
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Lot 7: “I Love Lucy”: A Comic Retrospective: An amazing 145-page comic book featuring 15 different “I Love Lucy” stories. Opening Bid: $10
Lot 27-4: Vivian Vance Autographed Photo: Inscribed to Fanny & Howard. Signed: “Vivian” Opening Bid: $30
Lot 28: Voice of the Turtle Postcard: Post card promoting the July 24-29, 1951 performances of Voice of the Turtle—the play in which Desi Arnaz “discovered” the future Ethel Mertz. The backside of postcard features an over 200 word letter written by Vivian to her family back home in Albuquerque. Wonderful sampling of Vivian’s handwriting. Opening Bid: $200
Lot 29: Lot of 6 Vivian Vance Photographs: Snapshots featuring Vivian at or near her home. One photo features Vivian Lucy, and Emily & Marc Daniels. Opening Bid: $40 (lot)
Lot 30: Chicago Sunday Tribune “Books” Supplement Cover: Original front page color supplement featuring Vivian Vance as she appeared in Voice of the Turtle. Dated Sunday, August 19, 1945. Fragile. Also included is a clipping from the play. Opening Bid: $75
Lot 31: Snapshot Collection: An amazing collection of six different candid shots of Lucy and Ann Sothern taken backstage. Circa late 1950’s. Believed to have never been featured in print. Unusual and rare. Opening Bid: $20 (lot)
Lot 34: Here’s Lucy Photo Shoot Collection: Lucy, Lucie Arnaz, and Gale Gordon are featured here in this rare collection of 17 black and white photographs from an early 1970’s photo shoot to promote Here’s Lucy. Uncommon and with the original Kodak storage box. Photos measure 4 x 5". Opening Bid: $20 (lot)
Lot 37: Lucille Ball Estate Auction Catalogs: For three consecutive years, the Arts Council for Chautauqua County held auctions featuring items from the Estate of Lucille Ball. Two of these auction catalogs are offered here—both featuring descriptions for items including clothing, hats, and costumes. Opening Bid: $1 (choice)
Lot 37-1: May 28, 1994 Auction Catalog
Lot 37-2: July 20, 1996 Auction Catalog
The following two lots are being provided by Dorothy Ann Hester, Vivian Vance’s niece.
Lot 45: Vivian Vance Postcard Recipe: Vivian Vance sent this postcard to her sister, Mickey, on January 19, 1957. In her own handwriting, Vivian shares a recipe that is “really great and will feed a mob…” Written in red ink on her personal “Vivian Vance Ober” stationery which also features her home address. Opening Bid: $100
Lot 47: Desilu Crew Jacket: Blue denim zippered jacket with dark blue felt lettering on the back that reads “D E S I L U.” Jacket has been soiled with paint. Opening Bid: $400
Lot 52: Mama’s Bank Account: 1943 edition autographed to Vivian Vance by the author, Kathryn Forbes. Inscription reads: “All best wishes to Vivian Vance. Kathryn Forbes”. Opening Bid: $150
Lot 62: Uncommon Ethel Mertz Santa Doll: Manufactured by Mattel Toys in 2007, this hard-to-find doll features Vivian Vance dressed as Santa from the memorable 1956 holiday episode. Only 999 dolls were manufactured. Opening Bid: $60
Lot 71: The Lucy Show 16mm Films: Original syndication films of Lucille Ball’s second weekly series, The Lucy Show. Opening Bid: $20 (choice)
Lot 71-1: Episode 86, “Lucy At Marineland”
Lot 71-2: Episode 87, “Lucy & Joan”
Lot 84: Vintage Little Ricky Doll: Created by the American Character Doll Company in 1953, this Little Ricky doll features rooted hair and stands 19” tall. “Ricky Jr.” is embroidered on his white shirt. Clothing is original. Excellent condition. Opening Bid: $40
Lot 101: “Lucille Ball Original By Sperling” Ladies Hat: In the 1950’s several clothing and accessory manufacturers were licensed to create “I Love Lucy” brand items. Lucy lingerie, Desi denims, and Little Ricky toddler clothing were available at fine department stores throughout the country. This gray felt hat (trimmed in black and white) is another example of classic 1950’s “I Love Lucy” memorabilia! Inside label features the “I Love Lucy” heart and reads “A Lucille Ball Original by Sperling.” Sperling released several different “Lucille Ball” hats. Here’s your chance to add a “Lucille Ball Original” to your collection! Opening Bid: $200
If you want to place a bid on any of the above as part of the auction during Lucy-Desi Days 2008, email the following to: mary@lucy-desi.com
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Please put “auction” in the subject line of your email.
Bids must be received by noon, EST, on Friday, August 1. We will be contacting you to verify your bid and note payment arrangements in the event you are the winning bidder. In addition to your bid price, there will be a 10% buyers fee, shipping charge, and – if shipped within New York State – 7.75% NYS sales tax.
The day of the auction your silent bid will be executed as part of the live auction. Our bidder will bid on your behalf incrementally up to the amount you specify.
GOOD LUCK!
1. All items have been assigned an opening bid. Bids lower than the assigned opening bid will not be accepted.
2. All items will be sold to the highest bidder.
3. The auctioneer will determine the highest bidder. In the event of a dispute among bidders, the auctioneer will decide if it is necessary to reopen the bidding process.
4. A buyer's premium of 10% will be added to the purchase price of each item.
5. All items must be purchased and taken the day of the sale. Winning bidders who wish to have their items shipped to them will be charged a shipping and handling fee based on the weight of the item.
6. Sizes and dimensions listed are approximates.
7. All items are sold as is and all sales are final.
8. New York state residents must pay NY State sales tax of 7.75% unless a valid resale
number is provided.
9. Methods of payment: cash, certified check, personal check with approved identification, or credit card (Master Card, Visa, American Express, or Discover).
10. An auction preview will be held on Saturday, August 2, prior to the auction for potential bidders to inspect the quality and condition of the auction items.
11. Bidding on an item indicates acceptance of the above conditions.