Author Archive: Chelsea Duncan

Saturday Lot #80b

An original commemorative collage painting by world renowned James Groman in a frame, signed by the Groman and dated 1990. The painting features imagery from various Irwin Allen science fiction productions including The Time Tunnel (ABC, 1966-67), Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (ABC, 1964-68), and Lost in Space (CBS, 1965-68). 

Framed: 28.5 x 23

Saturday Lot #99a

An original brochure with 20 pages; from the musical by Stephen Sondheim which ran on Broadway from 1971 to 1972. It was a flop in the beginning, but it is now considered a classic production, primarily due to the song, “I’m Still Here,” which was first introduced in this musical and first sung by De Carlo who had a starring role. De Carlo signed page 6 in blue felt-tip ink “To Mummy / Much love / from / daughter / Yvonne / ’71.” The lot also includes a fold out notecard from the show and a ‘House Seat Order’ pamphlet from when the show ran at the Shubert Theatre in Century City, which still starred De Carlo!

The main Program is 12 x 9 inches

PROVENANCE Consigned by Yvonne De Carlo’s son, Bruce Ross Morgan; included with a letter of provenance signed by him, Julien’s Auctions

Saturday Lot #197a

This black plastic launcher that attached by Velcro was used by Val Kilmer in Batman Forever Warner Bros. 1995). Its purpose was for launching the hero Bat Grapple Hook from his wrist. It was used through the movie and especially at the end of the movie 7.5” x 4.25”

Saturday Lot #33a

East India Company advertising mirror. These mirrors were used in many U.K. pubs and restaurants in the 70’s. It is in a heavy wood frame professionally done and measures 34.5” X 24.5”. Manufactured in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. There were approximately three different designs of these mirrors manufactured.

Saturday Lot #81b

This painting is of Peggy Sue Gerron and was commissioned by her husband at the time Jerry Allison (drummer of Buddy Holly and the Crickets) who co-wrote with Buddy Holly one of most famous chart topping songs of Buddy Holly and the Crickets career “Peggy Sue”. The painting was done by renown artist F. Nunn and was completed in the early 1960’s for Peggy Sue as an anniversary gift. It was in her possession up until her passing in 2018. Peggy Sue also chose to use this portrait on the cover of her 2008 book Whatever Happed To Peggy Sue? that is her memoir recounting time spent growing up in Lubbock with Buddy and the Crickets and the recording days at Norm Petty Studio”. The framed portrait measures 35” X 45”. A hardbound copy of her book will accompany the portrait.

Saturday Lot #81a

This “Tribute to Buddy Holly” artwork is an original Painting on Canvas created and signed by renowned artist Jeff Schaub. The artwork depicts that fateful early morning plane crash on February 3rd 1959 along with Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson which to this day is referred to as “The Day the Music Died”. The artist wanted to incorporate three of many classic photos of Buddy along with the news release caption and the field along the fence line that the plane come to a rest at Clear Lake Iowa. Also incorporated is his last new purchase a 1958 Impala. The canvas painting measures 30”X40” and will come with its Letter of Authenticity.

Saturday Lot #241

Personally donated to EARTH X by Ndaba Mandela who’s Grandfather Nelson Mandela respectfully consulted with Queen Modjadji upon his release from prison.

Ancient paint technique in pure Beeswax and Damar Resin

70,866 x 59,055 inches 

Double Frame

(Estimated Value $30 000-00 to $35,000.00)

None of the Modjadji masterpieces have ever been reproduced into numbered and/or series prints by the artist. These are all original pieces only, therein creating a higher value and a collectability for any art collector.

Saturday Lot #240

by Artist Mató

 Ancient paint technique in pure Beeswax and Damar Resin

 78,740 x 59,055 inches 

Double Frame

(Estimated Value: $18,000.00 to $20,000.00)

None of the Modjadji masterpieces has ever been reproduced into numbered and/or series prints by the artist. These are all original only pieces, therein creating a higher value and a collectability for any art collector.

    “We are human being

    and these memories are trying

     to remind us

     human beings human beings

     it is time to rise up,

     remember who we are.” 

Saturday Lot #239

by Artist Mató

Ancient paint technique in pure Beeswax and Damar Resin

27,559 x 19,685 inches ea. 

Single Frame

(Estimated Value: $8,000.00 to $10,000.00 for the set)

None of the Modjadji masterpieces has ever been reproduced into numbered and/or series prints by the artist. These are all original only pieces, therein creating a higher value and a collectability for any art collector.

    “We are 

     in time and space 

     but we’re from beyond time and 

     space

     the past is part of the present 

     the future is part of the present 

     life and being are interwoven”…