Auction 612
All 131 lots of Heritage: Auction 612 (Apr 22, 2005). 67 sold. Top lot $50,788. Prices and results of every lot.
Auction facts
- Auction house
- Heritage
- Date
- 2005-04-22
- Lots offered
- 131
Lots
- Lot 23295: Silent-era starlet Gloria Swanson was one of the few actors who survived the switch to talkies (she even learned how to sing for "Music in the Air" in 1934), but the kinds of movies she was known for were no longer being made by that point. In spite of that, or perhaps because of it, she gave a career-defining performance as an actress desperate for a comeback in the film noir classic "Sunset Boulevard." in 1950. Featured in this lot is an exquisite black evening gown worn by Swanson in the film
- Lot 23296: Here is a beautiful gray dress worn by Taylor in the 1954 period drama "Beau Brummell." This was a busy year for the then 22-year-old actress; in that year alone she also appeared in "Rhapsody," "The Last Time I Saw Paris," and "Elephant Walk." Elizabeth Taylor Costume Dress.
- Lot 23297: This fitted, gray pin-stripe suit was worn by actor Spencer Tracy in the romantic comedy "Pat and Mike." Tracy played shady sports promoter Mike opposite long-time love Katharine Hepburn's flustered young athlete Pat. The suit is in exceptional condition, especially considering its age. Spencer Tracy Suit.
- Lot 23298: Here is a black leather, faux crocodile-skin, Jon Valdi leather jacket worn by actor John Travolta in the 1997 John Woo action movie. John Travolta "Face/Off" Jacket.
- Lot 23299: Ranked at #30 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 all-time greatest American films, "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" is a masterpiece that was, ironically, a box-office failure when released in 1948. At that time, audiences didn't accept Humphrey Bogart in a role that was intentionally unappealing, but time has proven this to be one of Bogart's very best performances. A grand adventure and a superior character study built around the themes of greed and moral corruption, it was ada
- Lot 23300: A Bob Mackie Gown worn by actress Leslie Uggams on "The Carol Burnett Show." Leslie Uggams Gown.
- Lot 23301: Offered is a jacket worn by John Wayne in the 1968 adventure movie "Hellfighters," in which Wayne played oil well fire specialist Chance Buckman (based on Red Adair), who extinguishes massive fires in oil fields around the world. A hot item in great condition. John Wayne Costume Jacket.
- Lot 23303: Here's a two-piece suit worn by comedian W. C. Fields in the 1938 comedy "The Big Broadcast of 1938," which featured the classic Fields line "Meet me down in the bar! We'll drink breakfast together." The suit is in excellent condition. W. C. Fields Suit.
- Lot 23304: A floral print dress worn by the actress in John Waters' 1990 spoof of 1950s juvenile delinquent films. Kim Webb "Cry-Baby" Costume Dress.
- Lot 23306: Though "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" was greeted with audience indifference in 1971, it has since become a classic. Featured here is the costume worn by veteran actor Jack Albertson in his role as the amiable "Grandpa Joe"; included are hat, scarf, jacket, pants, and overcoat. All are in excellent condition. (Total: 5 Items) Jack Albertson "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" Costume.
- Lot 23307: The Tonight Show. "Johnny's Mic... Not Ed's... Not Fred's"