I don't know who bought the Hitchcock lobbies. I did go to the auction both days and enjoyed it very much. Hard to know what "normal" activity is for a poster auction. The number of people in attendance varied throughout what were very long days (especially the first). There was a decent amount of floor bidding and very active phone and Internet action.
Having the actual physical catalog was great, as there were some images that I had never seen before. The auction was very heavy on lobbies...with limited numbers of one-sheets; half sheets and other sizes. A huge amount of silent material (Keaton, Chaplin, westerns), Stooges, Marx Brothers, Fred Astaire, Noir, iconic Horror films (including the "commonly famous" Frankenstein, Dracula, King Kong, Mummy, but also Freaks, The Raven, numerous Lon Chaney's, Island of Lost Souls and others),Bogart, Cagney and African-American films. The range of material and genres was fantastic. While a few items were passed, there were a couple of exciting "fights" over some spectacular pieces. Some items sold for far in excess of high estimates. I should also mention that I got to meet Morris Everett. He was very nice and it was a delight to speak to him for a few minutes. I also met Dan Strebin. I believe that he was actively involved in assessing conditions and creating estimates for many, if not all of the lots. He was thoroughly professional and knowledgeable. His forthright answers to my questions played a big role in the items I pursued and was fortunate enough to win. I think there is a follow-up auction at the end of the year and I will definitely check it out. -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Michael Wong Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2015 12:57 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] Any reports on the Profiles in History Morrie Everett auction? Hi Mopo, I had to skip the auction due to trying to close on a house. I was able to buy a couple things post auction. Does anyone know who bought the earlier Hitchcock lobbies? Starved for news, Michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
