02 September 2011

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Auction Preview

Lot 443- Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk: Est. $2,000 -3,000


Lot 312- Westridge Guest Book 1515 Amalfi Dr. Pacific Palisades (currently home of Stephen Spielberg): 1800 signatures including Cole Porter, Cecil Beaton, Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable, Mary Pickford and Basil Rathbone. Est. $3,000-5,000


Lot 446- Dunhill Double Sided Brief Case w/ plastic tags from Cunard Line & British Airways. Est. $150-200.


Lot 105- Mahogany Partner's Desk w/ personal photos and cartoons under glass. Est. $4,000-6,000


Lot 361-John Lobb (St James) bespoke two eyelet oxfords and boot box. One of two pair. Do not appear to have been worn. US Size apx 9.5 to 10 / D width. Est. $100-150

Lot 265- Guest Book signed by Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and 170 others. 2 July 1981. Party at Syon House Est. $400-600


Lot 315 Bolton's (Kensington, London) Guest Book signed & illustrated by Al Capp (NSFW) Est. $2,000-3,000


Lot 368- Inlaid Turkish cane. One of six. Est. $300-500

Lot 309- Rolodex. One of Two. Est. $100-200


The Trad Crew for the Preview (L to R) Paul Wilson, John Lobb NYC; Leonard Logsdail; Alice Olive, Photographer; Louis Webre, Doyle; Tom Davis, Brooks Brothers.

My thanks to the Trad Crew for their help yesterday afternoon at Doyle Auction House. Three hours were spent going through mostly apparel lots. Sizes, predictions and detailed insight coming next week. Have a great holiday weekend.
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8 comments:

  1. Makaga02 September, 2011 10:23

    Thank, TinTin, for the preview. I hope to check out the lots next week. Some of them look great.
    You have you eye on any in particular?

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  2. Anonymous02 September, 2011 10:55

    What a great post. I've been over to the Doyle website for a complete look. I hope you'll be able to tell us what his hat size was . . .

    ScurvyOaks

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  3. Jeff P.02 September, 2011 16:50

    No watches?

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  4. Anonymous02 September, 2011 19:59

    This is going to be a feeding frenzy. Estimates are approximately 1/250th of what final prices will be before buyer's premium. Good luck getting nothing.

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  5. Brummagem Joe03 September, 2011 14:56

    Tom Davis. For years I've always thought this guy was just about the best turned out man in BB. I'm ashamed to admit I never knew his name.

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  6. PlatinumFlyer04 September, 2011 01:08

    I seriously want those two eyelet Lobbs!!!

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  7. Scale Worm04 September, 2011 12:32

    Wonderful images, I feel as if I am looking at them in person. That LV steamer trunk is Da' Bomb!
    Thank you for the post sir...

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  8. Trailer Trad04 September, 2011 20:01

    If I could take home the Lobb boots (my size) and Dunhill case for $300, I'd gladly do so. -Don't think it's going to work out that way though....

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