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Lot #729
Directors

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Description

Collection of four items signed by noted directors, including Josef von Sternberg (ALS and Christmas card), Lewis Milestone (SP), and Cecil B. deMille (SP).

Josef von Sternberg
Enigmatic and important Hollywood director (1894-1969) credited with polishing Marlene Dietrich into a glamorous, sensuous star. Two items: an ALS signed "Josef von Sternberg," one page, 7.25 x 9, January 1961, in full: "I just returned from Europe-to find your letter requesting my autograph. I hope this note will answer the purpose"; and a circa 1966 Christmas card showing a Henry Moore painting on the front, measures 12.5 x 5.5 open, signed inside in black ballpoint, "Seasonal Greetings, Josef von Sternberg." In overall fine condition. Accompanied by two original mailing envelopes, both addressed in von Sternberg's own hand.

Lewis Milestone
Academy Award-winning director (1895-1980) known for Two Arabian Knights and All Quiet on the Western Front. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 publicity portrait of Milestone leaning forward with a cigarette, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For Frank Flack, Best wishes, Lewis Milestone." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked September 14, 1959.

Cecil B. deMille
Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 publicity portrait of the acclaimed director in a bust-length pose, vertically signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, "To Frank M. Flack, with greetings from, Cecil B. deMille." In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and transmittal letter from deMille's secretary, dated May 13, 1958.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #504 - Ended July 12, 2017