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VOL. 44, NO. 47 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2013
Hake’s Auction Features Rare Disneyana From The Maurice Sendak Collection, Prized Political Memorabilia, And Original Comic Art A
merica’s first collectibles containing approximately 50 items plete set of original circa 1914 bidding at $3,000. Action Comics auction house, Hake’s and four or five of what Hake Little Nemo bisque figurines. Americana & Collectibles, describes as “high-end, once-in-a- Featuring Flip, Princess, Doctor #309, cover dated Pill, Imp and, of course, Little February 1964, is presents a blockbuster lineup of lifetime pieces.” Sendak’s fascination with Nemo, this is the rarest of all known for its storypop culture, original bisque character line that intertwines comic art and rare sets. The opening Superman’s colAmericana in their bid is $7,500. leagues and friends, online, phone, and A second fea- several superheroes, absentee auction, tured collection in and President John F. closing Thursday, the sale contains a Kennedy disguised Nov. 21. Bidding premier 40-year as Clark Kent. has opened in the assemblage of Although cover3,105-lot auction. p o l i t i c a l dated February The selection is Americana. The 1964, the issue led by three premier Julie Powell col- arrived on newscollections: Disney lection includes stands only a week character toys and Kennedy’s collectibles from A 1844 Henry Clay presidential campaign flag also lists VP candidate pin-back buttons, after the estate of illus- (Theodore) Frelinghuysen and Delaware’s Whig candidates for gover- textiles, and three- Nov. 22, 1963, trator and children’s nor and U.S. Congress. The Julie Powell Collection. Estimate $20,000- dimensional mem- a s s a s s i n a t i o n . orabilia in its many Despite DC Comics’ book author $35,000. Hake’s image. forms. One of the best efforts to recall Maurice Sendak (1928-2012), the Julie Powell whimsical characters was reflected most significant items in the col- the issue, the dispolitical memorabilia collection, in the amusing pieces he chose for lection is a 26-by-60-1/2-inch tribution process and several prized collections his collection, including two Henry Clay “coattail” flag in which was already too far from Robert M. Overstreet, the German-made rarities that seldom the 1844 presidential candidate’s along for it to be stopped. Curt visionary author of “The appear at auction. Lot 2176 is a name appears above his vice-presi- Swan’s pen-and-ink cover art, a Overstreet Comic Book Price wonderful 1930s tin-litho mechan- dential running mate (Theodore) highlight of Hake’s auction, may Guide,” now in its 43rd year of ical bank made by Saalheimer & Frelinghuysen and Delaware’s be the last remaining piece of origpublication. Overstreet’s remark- Strauss, depicting a toothy, widely- Whig candidates for governor and inal art associated with this historiable collections cross many cate- smiling Mickey, whose tongue U.S Congress. The flag is so rare, it cally important comic book. Lot gories, including coins, fossils, thrusts forward to accept a coin does not appear in any of Hake’s 2,021 is unique on several counts when his right ear is pulled. meteorites, and original comic art. On reverse, the bank is There isn’t a minute detail decorated with a depicabout the late Maurice Sendak’s tion of Mickey Disneyana collection that operating a vinisn’t well known to tage camera on a Hake’s founder, Ted tripod stand. Hake. Above him is the “I met Maurice in message, “Smile 1969, shortly after publiplease!” The cation of his nowbank requires a famous book ‘Where the minimum bid of Wild Things Are,’” said $7,500. Hake. “Over the next 40 The second years, Maurice would example, lot Complete set of circa 1914 Little Nemo bisque characters with movable participate in Hake’s 2177, is a circa arms, German. The Maurice Sendak Collection. Estimate $20,000-$35,000. auctions, and several 1930 Distler Hake’s image. times a year I would visit Mickey Mouse him to present early 1930s Mickey Mouse objects for Presidential Campaign item guides and may surpass, by a substantial Circa 1848 Zachary Taylor or the respected reference “Threads amount, its conservative pre-sale his consideration.” Now, many of lithophane portrait in origi- of History.” It is offered with a estimate of $50,000-$75,000. Sendak’s most treasured nal frame with stand. The Disneyana toys will pass on to Original artwork associated Julie Powell Collection. starting bid of $15,000. other collectors, but with a very Another standout piece from with an iconic American record Estimate $5,000-$10,000. special added provenance. the Powell collection is a circa album from the Peace and Love Era Hake’s image. “Before he passed away, 1848 lithophane portrait of is cataloged as lot 3013. It’s Rick organ grinder wind-up toy Zachary Taylor with its original Griffin’s original pen and ink and Maurice Sendak established a with its extraordinarily ornate frame and stand. The airbrushed art for a foundation to benefit budding rare graphic box. children’s book writers,” said record store poster Known to collectors as Hake. “The Maurice Sendak Foundation maintains the Sendak the “Mickey Mouse Hurdy Gurdy,” home, which now serves as a this classic and much-admired toy place where aspiring authors can also includes a diminutive figure of Minnie Mouse, go to study and who dances write in the same, atop the barrel carefully preorgan as served environMickey turns a ment that inspired crank. All origMaurice.” inal and 100 The selections percent comentrusted to plete, the toy Hake’s will be will open for offered in a short series of auctions bidding at $6,000. over the next sevIn addition eral months, each to rare Curt Swan original D i s n e y a n a , Distler Mickey Mouse organ grinder tinplate wind-up toy with dancing cover art for Action other early Minnie figure, original graphic box, German, circa 1930. The Maurice Comics #309 feacomic charac- Sendak Collection. Estimate $10,000-$20,000. Hake’s image. tures Superman ter toys took family and JFK pride of place image and background are promoting the Grateful Dead’s disguised as Clark in the Sendak incised on porcelain and appear 1973 Wake of the Flood LP. It was Kent. Probably the collection. A white until the portrait is back-lit the first album to be released on only remaining original art from this controversial issue, which came out prime example to reveal a well-detailed portrait. their own label. The art features a the week after President Kennedy’s assassination. is the only A highly prized, pre-1896 politi- large, open-mouthed crow that Conservatively estimated at $50,000-$75,000. Hake’s image. known com- cal display item, it will open for holds in its talons a pasted-on proof
of the album cover image. Discriminating deadheads and fans of psychedelic master artist Rick Griffin will need to bid at least $6,000 to join the competition for this item. Sci-fi fans will want to tune in on lot 2,745, Saalheimer & Strauss Mickey Mouse ‘Smile Please!’ tin mechanical bank, German, circa 1930-1936. The Maurice Sendak Collection. Estimate $20,000$35,000. Hake’s image.
an original-release onesheet movie poster for the 1951 20th Century Fox classic “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Among the most sought-after movie posters of its genre, its pre-sale estimate is set at $5,000-$10,000. Hake’s Americana Auction #210 is chock-full of rare and beautifully preserved examples of the most desired pop culture memorabilia. The auction is currently open for bidding by phone, mail, or online at www.hakes.com. For more information, call toll-free 866-404-9800 or 717-434-1600.
One-sheet movie poster for “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” 1951, 20th Century Fox. Estimate $5,000-$10,000. Hake’s image.
Rick Griffin original art for record store poster promoting the Grateful Dead LP Wake of the Flood, 1973. Estimate $10,000$20,000. Hake’s image.