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Hollywood Poster Auction 2005
By chance I was interested in items in the first 50 lots and
then in the last 25. So I submitted bids on the site and timed appearing
in person for the last of auction. I will have to say there were
more people in attendance than I can recall from prior auctions. Morris
and his wife were in seemingly great spirits. Always the perfect hosts
with warm greetings and supremely efficient operations with regard to check in
and check out.
I am to understand Clara Bow's "IT" onesheet hit
$21,000.00 and I was present for the 1936 onesheet of
Katherine Hepburn's A WOMAN REBELS which I have NEVER heard of
until this auction but what a striking one sheet...it closed at 6
grand.
Otherwise this has always been an auction that initially has a
considerable amount of passes. But that doesn't necessarily reflect its
overall success, for the next day one has an opportunity to purchase
items passed at their reserve price and its amazing the amount of material that
moves. It makes sense. If by chance there were items you might
have considered but held off from bidding as you had your eye on pieces
being offered later only to lose, monies budgeted can still do their
magic.
So today I am sure they were hopping, but fortunately I
nailed just about every piece I had my eyes on and went home last night
with a big smile.
freeman fisher
8601 west knoll #7 west hollywood, CA 90069
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