The "I Love Lucy" Auction

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Blacksparrow is excited to present the “I Love Lucy” collection, featuring original costumes, props, manuscripts, photos, posters, costumes sketches and autographs from Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, and memorabilia pertaining to one of the most beloved television series in Hollywood history, The “I Love Lucy” Show.

Six decades after The I Love Lucy Show debuted, Lucille Ball’s legacy lives on in not just syndication, but also in the influences she exerted in entertainment and popular culture. From saving Star Trek to crafting a model for future sitcoms, Lucy was a true renaissance woman.

In addition to being a gifted entertainer, Lucille Ball was also a marketing genius and formidable businesswoman. She brilliantly leverage the popularity of I Love Lucy and parlayed it into multiple lines of merchandising, including apparel, toys, dolls and novelty items.

This collection includes private correspondences with other celebrities such as Doris Day and Barbara Walters, legal contracts for Desilu Productions, screen-used props and costumes, limited edition porcelain dolls, vintage studio key-book photos, costume sketches by Elois Jenssen, personal mementos, even Lucy and Desi Arnaz’s divorce papers, and much more.

Highlights include: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Lucille Ball's Personal Silver, Black & Gold Brocade Jacket and Black Dress Pants Lucille Ball Personal Custom Matching Psycedellic Print Blouse & Pants Lucille Ball Riding Trousers from Fancy Pants Original set of I Love Lucy Kitchenware Props Lucille Ball Wet Suit from The Lucy Show Gold Serpent Bracelet Worn by Lucille Ball in The Lucy Show Episode "Lucy Plays Cleopatra" Lucille Ball Wedding Dress Costume Sketch from Forever Darling by Elois Jenssen Desi Arnaz Custom Vest Tailored by Harry Irwin Lucille Ball's Driver License & Personal Set of Keys Barbara Walters Handwritten Note to Lucille Ball & Gary Morton Vintage Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Autographs Set of Original Exterior Bricks from Lucille Ball's Beverly Hills Home Lucille Ball & Desi Arnez Divorce Documents

This is a wonderful opportunity for Lucy fans and Hollywood collectors alike to acquire a piece of important history.

Provenance: Private Collection, the bulk of which was originally acquired from renowned Lucy collector, Hollywood producer, and author of I Love Lucy Paper Dolls, Allan Glaser.

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1. Collection of 19 Studio Publicity Stills of Lucille Ball from The Next Time I Marry. Collection of 19 black and white gelatin silver glossy 8” x 10” photo stills from The Next Time I Marry (RKO, 1938), starring Lucille Ball and James Ellison. In fine condition. Starting at $100

2. Collection of Lucille Ball Studio Publicity Photos & Lobby Cards from Best Foot Forward. This collection includes eleven (11) hand-tinted 8” x 10” publicity photos and a complete set of eight (8) 11” x 14” lobby cards for musical comedy Best Foot Forward (MGM,1943), starring Lucille Ball as herself. All items in great condition. Starting at $100

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3. Collection of Lucille Ball Studio Publicity Photo Stills from Du Barry was a Lady. This collection includes thirty-one (31) black and white and nine (9) handtinted 8” x 10” publicity photos for Du Barry was a Lady (MGM, 1943), starring Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, and Gene Kelly. In very good condition. Starting at $100

4. Collection of Lucille Ball Photos from Meet the People by Clarence Sinclair Bull. A collection of fourteen (14) black and white 8” x 10” studio publicity photos -- five of which have Clarence Sinclair Bull’s credit stamp on verso -- three (3) 11” x 14” lobby cards, two (2) vintage pressbooks, and one-sheet 27” x 41” poster from Meet the People (MGM, 1943), starring Lucille Ball. Overall, in fair to very good condition. Starting at $400

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5. Collection of Lucille Ball & Bob Hope Studio Publicity Photos & Lobby Cards from Fancy Pants. This collection includes over 100 black and white 8” x 10” studio publicity photos and a complete set of eight (8) 1962 re-release 11” x 14” lobby cards from Fancy Pants (Paramount, 1949), starring Lucille Ball and Bob Hope. In fine condition.

Starting at $100

6. Collection of 89 Key-Book Stills of Lucille Ball & Bob Hope from Fancy Pants. Collection of over 130 original black and white 8” x 10” doubleweight studio key-book photo stills for Fancy Pants (Paramount, 1949), starring Bob Hope and Lucille Ball. Each with studio approval ink stamp on verso.

In fine condition. Starting at $200

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7. Collection of 250+ Key-Book Stills of Lucille Ball from The Fuller Brush Girl.

Collection of over 250 original black and white 8” x 10” double-weight studio key-book photo stills from The Fuller Brush Girl (Columbia, 1950), starring Lucille Ball and Eddie Albert. With studio and photographer’s (Van Pelt and Cronenweth) credit stamp on verso. In fine condition. Starting at $300

8. Collection of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz Studio Publicity Photos & Lobby Cards from The Long, Long Trailer. This collection includes twentythree (23) black and white 8” x 10” publicity photos, fortyfour (44) color 8” x 10” lobby cards, and two (2) 11” x 14” lobby cards, for The Long, Long Trailer (MGM, 1953), starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Some of the B&W photos have been threehole punched. Others show moderate wear. Lobby cards have pinholes at the corners and staple holes at the top center. Overall, in good condition. Starting at $100

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9. Collection of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz Studio Publicity Photos, Lobby Cards & Poster from Forever Darling. This collection includes twenty-seven (27) color and fifty-three (53) black and white 8” x 10” studio publicity photos, two (2) 11” x 14” lobby cards, and one-sheet 27” x 41” poster from Forever Darling (MGM, 1956), starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The poster has a tear at the upper left corner.

Otherwise, entire collection is in very good condition. Starting at $300

10. Collection of Lucille Ball & Bob Hope Studio Publicity Photos & One-Sheet Poster from The Facts of Life. This collection includes twentyone (21) black and white 8” x 10” publicity photos, eight (8) black and white 8” x 10” British publicity prints, and an original 27” x 41” one-sheet folded movie poster for The Facts of Life (United Artists, 1960), starring Bob Hope and Lucille Ball. In very good condition. Starting at $100

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11. Collection of Lucille Ball & Bob Hope Studio Publicity Photos, Lobby Cards & Poster from Critic’s Choice. This collection includes fifteen (15) black and white 8” x 10” publicity photos, complete set of eight (8) lobby cards, 11” x 14”, pressbook, and one-sheet 27” x 41” poster from Critic’s Choice (Warner Bros., 1963), starring Bob Hope and Lucille Ball. In very good condition. Starting at $200

12. Collection of Lucille Ball & Henry Fonda Studio Publicity Photos, Lobby Cards, Pressbook & Poster from Yours, Mine and Ours. This collection includes ten (10) color 8” x 10” publicity photos, three (3) color 11” x 14” lobby cards, pressbook, original 27 in x 41” one-sheet poster (folded), and original 6-sheet poster (4 pieces) for Yours, Mine and Ours (United Artist, 1968), starring Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda. Moderate wear on the larger lobby cards. Posters in good condition. Starting at $200

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13. Collection of Lucille Ball Studio Publicity Photos, Lobby Cards & Pressbook from Mame. This collection includes original press kit containing thirty-one (31) studio publicity photos of cast and production, seven (7) 11” x 14” double-weight matte photos, complete set of eight (8) 11” x 14” lobby cards, daybill (folded) and pressbook for Mame (Warner Bros., 1974), starring Lucille Ball in the title role. All items in great condition. Starting at $300

14. Collection of Lucille Ball Film Publicity Photos & One-Sheet Posters. This collection includes eleven (11) black and white 8” x 10” glossy publicity photos & key-book stills for Her Husband’s Affairs (Columbia, 1947), five (5) black and white 8” x 10” glossy publicity photos for Lover Come Back (Universal, 1946), and twelve (12) black and white 8” x 10” glossy publicity photos for Easy to Wed (MGM, 1946). Also Includes 27” x 41” one-sheet posters for Lover Come Back (vintage 1946) and Her Husband’s Affairs (1955 re-release). Posters show wear & tear, photos are in fine condition. Starting at $200

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15. Collection of 10 Portraits & Photo Stills of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz from I Love Lucy. Collection of ten (10) gelatin silver glossy (six matte double-weight) 8” x 10” photos of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz with Buster Keaton and Charles Laughton from I Love Lucy, from The Fuller Brush Girl with Red Skelton, and including photos by Walt Davis and Loomis Dean, with photographer rubber stamp on the verso. In fine condition. Starting at $200

16. Original Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz Photograph by Ernest A. Bachrach. Black and white gelatin silver glossy 8” x 10” photograph of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

by Ernest A. Bachrach. Photographer’s credit stamp on verso. Single pinhole at the top center in the margin. Otherwise, in fine condition. Starting at $100

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17. Set of 2 Original Lucille Ball Photos By Ernest A. Bachrach. Pair of black and white 8” x 10” gelatin silver glossy portraits of Lucille Ball by Ernest A. Bachrach, with photographer’s ink stamp on verso. Dated 1942. In fine condition. Starting at $400

18. Lucille Ball & Gene Kelly Color Camera Transparency from Ziegfeld Follies by Clarence Sinclair Bull. Clarence Sinclair Bull original color camera transparency featuring Lucille Ball and Gene Kelly from Ziegfeld Follies (MGM, 1945). Measures 8” x 10”.

EASTMAN-SAFETY-KODAK etched on the border. In fine condition. Starting at $100

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19. Lucille Ball Color Camera Transparency from Easy To Wed by Clarence Sinclair Bull. Clarence Sinclair Bull original color camera transparency featuring Lucille Ball from Easy to Wed (MGM, 1946). Measures 8” x 10”. EASTMAN-SAFETY-KODAK etched on the border.

In fine condition. Starting at $100

20. Set of 4 Oversize Gallery Photos of Lucille Ball. Set of four (4) black and white 11” x 14” matte photos of Lucille Ball in various roles. One of the photos is a still of Lucille Ball as Charlie Chaplin from The Lucy Show episode, “Chris’s New Year’s Eve Party,” originally aired December 31st, 1962. Lucy does her infamous Charlie Chaplin skit to entertain her daughter Chris’s friends at a New Year’s Eve party. Another photo is a still from I Love Lucy episode “The Operetta”, originally aired October 13, 1952. She adored how make-up artist Hal King made her up to play Camille, the snaggletoothed Queen of the Gypsies -- and for the rest of her days, she would use this image as her headshot. The photos exhibit slight warping along the top. Otherwise, they are in good condition. Starting at $200

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Starting at $50

22. Pair of Oversized Gallery Portraits of Lucille Ball from Her Production Office. Two oversize color portraits of Lucille ball, matted, 16” x 20”. These photos were previously framed and hung in Lucille Ball’s production offices. Some fading from age and exposure.

Otherwise, in fine condition.

Starting at $200

23. Pair of Oversize Caricature Art Prints of Lucille Ball from Her Production Office. One caricature is a large 16” x 20” Eastman dye transfer print of a Ronald Searle portrait of Lucille Ball that was used by TV Guide.

The print is date stamped April 30, 1966 on the back. The other caricature is an original artwork accomplished in gouache on 17” x 22” artist paper, depicting Lucille Ball and Danny Kaye as jack-in-the-boxes. Also matted. Both were previously framed and hung in Lucille Ball’s production office. In fine condition. Starting at $200

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24. Oversized Photo of Lucille Ball in Lucy in London Special with Portrait of Gale Gordon from Lucille Ball’s Production Office. A color portrait of frequent co-star Gale Gordon, and a rare color photo still from the Lucy in London special. Both matted, 16” x 20”. These photos were previously framed and hung in Lucille Ball’s production offices. In fine condition. Starting at $200

25. Gallery Portrait of Lucille Ball with Her Emmy Statue. Black and white 18” x 24” photographic print of Lucille Ball holding her Emmy statuette. Custom-framed. In fine condition. Starting at $25

26. Original Script for Lured Starring Lucille Ball & Boris Karloff.

Original script for Personal Column (Hunt Stromberg Productions, 1947), starring George Sanders, Lucille Ball, Charles Coburn, and Boris Karloff. The film was originally titled “Lured,” but the title was changed to Personal Column midway through the original U.S. theatrical release because staff at the Production Code Administration thought the word “lured” sounded too much like “lurid. “ 153 pages, tack-bound. Includes 7 page shooting schedule, incomplete. Also includes pages 33-37 of the script, stapled on top left corner and a paper clipped small white sheet of paper handwritten, “E. Jenssen,” a costume designer, who has designed many costumes for Lucille Ball for various films. Script has wear and tear from usage and age. Overall, still in good condition.

Starting at $100

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27. MGM Studios 20th Anniversary Oversize Gallery Portrait. Oversize 24” x 20” color photo featuring all the stars from MGM in 1943 gathered together for the studio’s 20th anniversary.

Louis B. Mayer sits at the center in the front row in front of the birthday cake. Lucille Ball sits in the front row, third from left. Small tears at the top left corner and at the bottom center and bottom right. Otherwise, in good condition. Starting at $100

28. Original Script for The Lucy Show Episode “Lucy is a Chaperone.” Original script dated February 11, 1963 for The Lucy Show episode, “Lucy is a Chaperone,” 41 pages, tack-bound. Slight color-fade around edges of green front cover. Otherwise, in very good condition.

Starting at $100

29. Original Script for The Lucy Show Episode “Lucy Gets Amnesia.” Original revised script dated June 23, 1964 for The Lucy Show episode, “Lucy Gets Amnesia,” 49 pages, tack-bound. Minor tear around upper right edge on page 43.

Otherwise, in very good condition. Starting at $100

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30. Original The Lucy Show Script for Episode “Lucy Helps Danny Thomas.” Original revised script dated August 16, 1965 for The Lucy Show episode, “Lucy Helps Danny Thomas,” 38 pages, tack-bound. Includes black and white glossy 8” x 10” studio publicity photo still featuring Lucille Ball and Danny Thomas from the episode. In very good condition. Starting at $100

31. Original Script for The Lucy Show Episode “Lucy Discovers Wayne Newton.” Original revised script dated November 1, 1965 for The Lucy Show episode, “Lucy Discovers Wayne Newton,” 35 pages, tack-bound.

Includes black and white glossy 8” x 10” photo still featuring Lucille Ball and Wayne Newton from the episode.

Also includes a 1965 TV Guide for the week of Dec. 2531, featuring a one-page ad promoting air date of Dec. 27, 1964. All items in fine condition. Starting at $100

32. Original Script for The Lucy Show Episode “Lucy and Clint Walker.” Original revised script dated January 29, 1966 for The Lucy Show episode, “Lucy and Clint Walker,” 43 pages, tack-bound. The episode was originally titled “Lucy and the Sweater.” The title was crossed out in black ink and handwritten “Lucy & Clint Walker, air date: March 7” below. Upper right corner is handwritten in orange “#110. “ In very good condition. Starting at $100

33. Original Here’s Lucy Script for Episode “Lucy and Carol Burnett.” Revised Final Draft script dated December 3, 1969 for the Here’s Lucy episode, “Lucy and Carol Burnett,” 35 pages, tack-bound. Includes black and white glossy 8” x 10” photo still featuring Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett from the episode. Also includes an original ticket for the taping of that episode on August 7, 1969 and a vintage 1966 TV Guide clipping featuring Lucy and Carol in The Lucy Show. All items in fine condition. Starting at $100

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35. Original Revised Final Script for The Lucille Ball Special. Revised Final Draft script dated August 29, 1977 for The Lucille Ball Special, 92 pages, tack-bound. Co-starring Ed McMahon, Steve Allen, Vivian Vance, Gale Gordon, Mary Wickes, Mary Jane Croft, and James Brodhead.

On the blue front cover, upper right corner is handwritten “Revised for Hal Collins” and stamped “Completed” in blue ink. The first page is a letter insert to Howard McClay of Lucille Ball Productions from Teddi O’Shea, Manager of Program Coordination for CBS Television Network, dated August 11, 1977, in regards to the program format. The script is heavily hand-annotated. In fine condition.

Starting at $100

34. Original Revised Script Pages for Here’s Lucy Episode “Lucy Meets Lucy.” Original revised script pages, 47 total, dated December 12 and 17, 1973 for the Here’s Lucy episode, “Lucy Meets Lucy. “ In good condition.

Starting at $25

36. Collection of Lucille Ball Movie Half-Sheets and Daybills. Includes three (3) half-sheets -- for Critic’s Choice, Miss Grant Takes Richmond, and A Girl, a Guy and a Gob -- and four (4) daybills -- for Critic’s Choice, Magic Carpet, Forever Darling and Fancy Pants. Also includes two (2) bonus window cards for Yours, Mine and Ours. In fair to good condition.

Starting at $100

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37. Mame One-Sheet Poster Signed by Lucille Ball. Original one-sheet 27” x 40” poster for Mame (Warner Bros., 1974), starring Lucille Ball, Robert Preston and Bea Arthur. Signed

by Lucy in black ink, “For Mike Love Lucy. “ The poster has been put on foamboard. Some wear and tear. Otherwise, in fair condition. Starting at $100

38. Vintage Lucille Ball Signed Photo with William Holden from Miss Grant Takes Richmond. Black and white 8” x 10” photo of Lucille Ball and William Holden from Miss Grant Takes Richmond (Columbia, 1949).

Signed by Lucille Ball and inscribed to RKO Radio.

Matted and framed. Comes with a vintage magazine advertisement for Miss Grant Takes Richmond.

Measures 16.5” x 25” In fine condition. Starting at $200

39. Vintage Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Autographs. Vintage autographs of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz on separate leaves of paper, matted and framed along with a February 27, 1955 Sunday News color cover print portrait of the couple.

Measures 18.5” x 28” In fine condition. Starting at $300

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40. Lucille Ball Handwritten Note to Costume Designer Edith Head. Lucille Ball handwritten note to Edith Head, asking her to be designer on a TV special co-starring Bob Hope. Written on a sheet of orange notebook paper, 9” x 11.” In full: “Edith, I saw that work you had for us earlier [sic] Edith -- I have to have you for a show Bob Hope and I are doing in 64 -One hour special – ‘Mr & Mrs TV show’ [sic] Please look for a note asking for your skill for this [sic] ‘Wishing’ -- Love Lucy Ball.” This TV special was based on a Sherwood Schwartz play, and aired on April 19, 1964. The hour-long special had Lucy portraying a fictional woman television studio boss who wants Hope to star in a TV show about the perfect married couple. The letter has some toning. Otherwise, the writing remains legible. In very good condition. Starting at $500

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41. Doris Day Typed Letter Signed to Lucille Ball. Typed letter signed, dated March 19, 1971, on Doris Day personal letterhead stationery. Written by Doris Day to Lucille Ball.

The letter reads: “Dear, Dear Lucy: It made me so happy that you enjoyed my special and it made me even happier that you told me so. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and again, thank you for taking the time. Hope to see you soon. Love, Doris.” The two friends shared a love for animals and had joined forces in the early 1970’s to raise money to save stray animals from the shelters. The letter measures 7. 25” x 10.5”. Glue residue on the back is visible from the front (the letter was previously mounted and framed). Otherwise, in good condition. Starting at $25

42. Lucille Ball Handwritten Note to Janet & Steven Schnabel. Handwritten note on personal “Lucy” stationery, addressed to the Janet and Steven Schnabel, dated “Thursday 81.” Signed, “Fondly Lucy.” Includes envelope.

In fine condition. Starting at $50

43. Lucille Ball Typed Letter Signed to Ellen Reed Dated February 8, 1982. Typed letter signed on personal letterhead stationery, one page, dated February 8, 1982. Written to Ellen Reed thanking her for the thoughtful holiday gift. Signed in blue ink, “Lucy.”

Includes original transmittal envelope, postmarked February 11, 1982. Also includes handwritten letter from Ellen Reed, dated October 19, 1992, acknowledging that the gift she had sent was a small box of walnuts. In fine condition. Starting at $50

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44. Lucille Ball Typed Letter Signed on Personal “Lucy” Letterhead Stationery. Typed letter signed on personal letterhead stationery, one page, circa 1986. Written to David, in reply to fan request for autograph and pictures.

Signed in black pen, “Lucy.” Horizontal fold line at the center. In fine condition. Starting at $50 45. Barbara Walters Handwritten Note to Lucille Ball & Gary Morton. Handwritten note on from Barbara Walters to Lucille Ball and Gary Morton. Note reads: “Dear Lucy and Gary -- I just viewed the interview and it’s splendid.

We look beautiful and happy and you are wonderful.

Thank you for the pleasure of meeting you, your kindness and cooperation. And looking at your marriage - you give me hope! With affection - Barbara October 24.” Written on Barbara Walters’s personal stationery card. Lucy subsequently wrote Eva Gabor’s telephone number over the note. The card measures 6.5” x 4” The aforementioned interview aired on December 6, 1977. In fine condition.

Starting at $100

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46. Thank You Letter to Lucille Ball from Head of RKO Drama Dept. Lela Rogers. Typed letter signed, one page, 8” x 11”, on RKO Studios Inc. letterhead stationery, dated January 23, 1936, from Lela Rogers (mother of Ginger Rogers).

Rogers, assistant to Charles Kerner, Vice-President in charge of production at RKO studios, was put in charge of the studio’s new talent. This letter was written to thank Lucille Ball for a stage performance she had participated in. Rogers writes, in part: “I want you to know that any time I can be of service to you in any way within my power please feel free to call upon me, as I felt free to call upon you.” Signed at the closing, “Lela E Rogers.” Letter retains original transmittal folds and has a 2” tear in the RKO logo. Otherwise, in good condition. Starting at $300

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47. Lucille Ball Signed Tintair Advertising Release Contract.

One page typed letter release for a Tintair advertising campaign. Signed

by Lucille Ball, along with a witness and dated August 30, 1950. Includes Letter from Julie Alberti from Endorsements, Inc. dated Sept. 15, 1950 in regards to the release. Also includes a vintage magazine cut out of a Tintair ad. In fine condition.

Starting at $200

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48. Desi Arnaz Signed Contract for Purchase of RKO Studios Film Library. Original signed 9-page (with duplicate first page) contract, on 8.5” x 13” onionskin paper, hand-dated December 11, 1957, for the sale of RKO Studios Film Library.

This purchase helped cement Desi Arnaz as one of the biggest wheelers and dealers in early television history. In addition to being the businessman behind the success of the “Lucy” franchise and Desilu Studios, Arnaz is credited with innovating the sitcom medium, with much of his ideas still being employed to this day. The contract reads, in part: “Subject to all the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, RKO hereby sells, assigns, transfers and sets over unto DESILU all of its right, title and interest in and to RKO’s so-called ‘stock film library’, ‘library of process shots’, ‘music stock library’, and, ‘sound effects library’.” Signed on Page 9 by RKO’s Daniel O’Shea and Desi Arnaz representing Desilu Productions, with Desilu embossed sealed at the bottom of the page. In fine condition. Starting at $2000

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49. Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz Signed Waiver of Notice of Special Meeting of Board Directors of Desilu Productions.

One page typed letter on onion skin paper. Titled, “Waiver of Notice of Special Meeting of Board of Directors of Desilu Productions Inc.� Signed by Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Martin N. Leeds, and Edwin E. Holly, dated November 5, 1958. Small staple tear at the upper left. Otherwise, in fine condition with crisp signatures. Starting at $300

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50. Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz Trust Documents for Their Children Desi Arnaz Jr. & Lucie Arnaz. Original Declaration of Trust signed by Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball for the creation of a Trust for their children, Desi Arnaz Jr. and Lucie Arnaz.

Drafted on onion skin paper, 9 pages, 8.5� x 13�, with two binder holes at the top. Dated December 2, 1953 and signed on Page 8 by Martin Leeds, Trustee, and by Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. In good condition with mild toning on edges and staple holes in the upper top of the pages. Starting at $800

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51. Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz Official Divorce Documents. Official 70-page typed Interlocutory Judgment of Divorce filed with the Los Angeles County Court, dated May 4, 1960, between Lucille Ball (as plaintiff) and Desi Arnaz. Filed by Lucy’s attorney, Gang, Tyre, Rudin & Brown, and signed on Page 4 by presiding judge, Orlando H. Rhodes. Included with this document is a 2-page typed legal letter regarding property settlement and visitation rights, signed by Desi Arnaz and lawyers, dated May 24, 1961. Interlocutory document is bound to a blue backing sheet and exhibits 2-hole punches at the top for binding.

Settlement papers also exhibit 2-hole punches at the top. Both documents in good condition. Starting at $500

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52. Original signed handwritten inventory list of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz’s Palm Spring, Beverly Hills & New York Home Assets. Complete inventory of everything in the Arnaz/Ball Palm Springs, Beverly Hills and New York homes, done in 1960 as part of an attorney audit during Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball’s divorced. Forty-three (43) sheets of handwritten itemization in pen and pencil. Cut from a ledger and measures 7” x 12”.

Signed on the cover page in black ink by Lucille Ball. In good condition. Starting at $300

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53. Lucille Ball’s Driver’s License & Personal Set of Keys. Original laminated California DMV Driver’s License for Lucille Ball Morton. Date stamped July 8, 1986 and set to expire in 1990. The set of keys are for her house and for her one-of-akind 1962 Chrysler Dual-Ghia automobile.

License and keys are in very good condition. Starting at $200

54. Collection of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Receipts. Large collection of receipts, sales orders, service orders, bank deposit slips, etc. belonging to Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz mainly from the 1950’s. Vendors include Thunderbird Country Club, Somper Furs, American Seating Company, Desertview Animal Clinic, Hoams Construction, Pool Service, May Co., Sears, Max Factor, Bank of America, Saks Fifth Avenue, pharmacies, cleaners, florists and more. Purchases range from furs and saddles to hardware and jewelry. A memo from 1959 regarding an order for “Astrological Horoscope” for $100 includes a signed written response from Lucille Ball, “OK Elsie, Lucy.” Several receipts from Thunderbird Country Club appear to have been signed off by Desi Arnaz. This collection offers a direct perspective on Lucy and Desi’s spending habits. All receipts remain in very good condition.

Starting at $300

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55. Desi Arnaz Collection of Vintage Cigar Bands. Extensive collection of vintage cigar bands belonging to Desi Arnaz, kept in a cloth-bound 8.5” x 11” album.

30 pages with over 300 unique bands. In very good condition.

Starting at $100

56. Blueprints for “Addition & Alterations” to Residence of Mr. & Mrs. Gary Morton . Original 35” x 21” Plot Plan blueprint detailing the addition and alteration to Lucille Ball and Gary Morton’s Beverly Hills home. City of Beverly Hills approval rubber stamp on verso. This is the house that Lucille Ball had purchased in 1955 and is seen in the 1955 I Love Lucy episode, “The Tour.” Some age and yellowing, but remains in good condition with legible prints. Folded. Starting at $50

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57. Set of Original Exterior Bricks from Lucille Ball’s Beverly Hills Home. These bricks were part of a wall seen in the 1955 I Love Lucy episode, “The Tour.” During this episode, Lucy and Ethel are on a sightseeing tour of Beverly Hills. Lucy decides to hop over the wall of the house of actor Richard Widmark in order to procure a grapefruit as a souvenir. Once over the wall she finds herself trapped on the other side. The exterior of this house was in reality Lucille Ball’s actual home, which she purchased in 1955. Measures 22” in length. In good condition. Starting at $200

58. Large Archive of Lucille Ball Magazines, TV Guides, Comic Books & Newspaper Publications. This comprehensive archive includes 10 newspaper prints, 11 TV Guides with Lucille Ball on front cover, 21 “I Love Lucy” comic books by Dell, 2 “I Love Lucy” comic books

by Eternity, 2 “The Lucy Show” comic books published by Gold Key, 69 magazines dating back to early 40’s, and 3 books (Lucy and the Madcap Mystery, a book

by Desi Arnaz, and Lucy & Desi The Legendary Love story of Television’s Most Famous Couple).

Also includes two bonus RKO Radio Pictures Ad for Lucille Ball.

In good condition. Starting at $200

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59. Original Set of Kitchenware Props Used in I Love Lucy. Set of original kitchenware used in the production of I Love Lucy, including a 6-piece Franciscan china set and an 8-cup Mirro-Matic Electric Percolator coffee pot.

These props were used throughout the series and were featured prominently in several episodes. There is a small chip on the smaller plate. The other pieces remain in fine condition. Starting at $500

59. Original Set of Kitchenware Props Used in I Love Lucy. Set of original kitchenware used in the production of I Love Lucy, including a 5-piece Franciscan china set and an 8-cup Mirro-Matic Electric Percolator coffee pot. These props were used throughout the series and were featured prominently in several episodes. There is a small chip on the smaller plate.

The other pieces remain in fine condition. Includes an additional double-handled cup that was not part of the original set.

Starting at $500 60. Gold Serpent Bracelet Worn by Lucille Ball in The Lucy Show Episode “Lucy Plays Cleopatra” & Crew Gift. Flexible golden serpent bracelet worn by Lucille Ball in The Lucy Show (CBS-TV, 1962-68) second season premiere, “Lucy Plays Cleopatra.” In the episode, the Danville Volunteer Fire Department puts on a variety show of Shakespeare’s “Anthony and Cleopatra” with Lucy playing Cleopatra and Vivian Vance playing Marc Antony. From the collection of costumer Sharon Thober, who worked with Lucille Ball on The Lucy Show as well as Here’s Lucy. Accompanied by a silver-plated cup engraved with “Love, Lucy and Gary,” which was given to Thober as a crew gift by Lucy and her producer husband, Gary Morton. In fine condition. Starting at $500

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61. Rare 1950’s Desilu Sales Inc. “Love Lucy” Pencil Cup. Vintage 1950’s Desilu Sales Inc. Lucy ceramic pencil cup.

This was a rare Desilu promotional item that was never produced for the general public and given only to personal acquaintances of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz. 4.25” tall. Slight scuffing on the gold rim, but overall remains in very good condition. Starting at $100

62. Vintage Late 1960’s/Early 1970’s “Love Lucy” Mug & Glass Tumbler.

Vintage late 1960’s, early 1970’s mug and glass tumbler, given by Lucille Ball and Gary Morton to business associates and clients. Not available to the general public. Comes with a 3” silver display plaque -- “A Salute to Lucille Ball” -- dated October 25, 1969. All items in very good condition. Starting at $100

63. Elois Jenssen Wedding Dress Costume Sketch for Lucille Ball as “Susan Vega” in Forever Darling. Original Elois Jenssen costume sketch for Lucille Ball as “Susan Vega” in Forever Darling (MGM, 1956), also starring Desi Arnaz and James Mason. The sketch is accomplished in gouache on 15” x 20” blue artist paper tipped to backing cardboard. Sketch features a complete wedding dress with apron front and veil. “OK’d” by Lucy in upper left.

Signed by Elois Jenssen in lower right. Portions of the lower dress and right hand have been cut out but not removed. There is a 1” x 4” section of paper loss above the edge of back of the dress. Masking tape remnants on upper and lower edge. Overall, remains in good condition.

Originally acquired from the estate of Elois Jenssen.

Starting at $500

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64. Elois Jenssen Yellow & Pink Gown Costume Sketch for Lucille Ball as “Susan Vega” in Forever Darling.

Original Elois Jenssen costume sketch for Lucille Ball as “Susan Vega” in Forever Darling (MGM, 1956), also starring Desi Arnaz and James Mason.

The sketch is accomplished in ink and gouache on 11” x 18” artist vellum.

Sketch features a yellow and gray gown with high collar, tied waist and flowing skirt. Gray slacks revealed through the front of the slit skirt. Sketch exhibits wrinkling, minor previous mounting remnants. Overall, in very good condition. Originally acquired from the estate of Elois Jenssen.

Starting at $500

65. Elois Jenssen Yellow Gown with Gray Panels & Yellow Roses Costume Sketch for Lucille Ball as “Susan Vega” in Forever Darling. Original Elois Jenssen costume sketch for Lucille Ball as “Susan Vega” in Forever Darling (MGM, 1956), also starring Desi Arnaz and James Mason. The sketch is accomplished in ink and gouache on 11” x 18” artist vellum.

Sketch features a yellow dress with gray overlay with yellow flower fringe, high collar and flowing skirt. Yellow slacks revealed through the front of the slit skirt. Sketch exhibits minor wrinkling and mild soil. Overall, in very good condition. Originally acquired from the estate of Elois Jenssen.

Starting at $500

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19” x 11.5” artist vellum, circa 1950’s.

Color sketch of a black bodice, greenskirted formal gown. Sketch exhibits minor wrinkling and some remnants of mounting tape, not affecting the artwork. Overall, in very good condition.

Originally acquired from the estate of Elois Jenssen. Starting at $500

67. Elois Jenssen Gold & White Outfit with Harem Pants Costume Sketch Made for Lucille Ball. Sketch accomplished in pencil, pen and gouache on approximately 19” x 11.5” artist vellum, circa 1950’s. Color sketch of a gold and white bodiced outfit with harem pants.

Sketch exhibits minor wrinkling and some remnants of mounting tape, not affecting the artwork. Overall, in very good condition. Originally acquired from the estate of Elois Jenssen. Starting at $500

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68. Elois Jenssen Blue Gown Costume Sketch for Lucille Ball. Sketch accomplished in pen and gouache on approx. 19” x 11.5” artist vellum, circa 1950’s. Color sketch of an overthe-knee blue gown. Sketch exhibits minor wrinkling and some remnants of mounting tape, not affecting the artwork. Overall, in very good condition.

Originally acquired from the estate of Elois Jenssen. Starting at $500

69. Elois Jenssen Bronze & Yellow Dress Costume Sketch for Lucille Ball. Color sketch of a shimmering bronze and yellow off-the-shoulder dress accomplished in pencil, pen and gouache on approximately 19” x 11.5” artist vellum, circa 1950’s. Sketch exhibits minor wrinkling and edge tearing and some remnants of mounting tape, not affecting the artwork. Overall in good condition. Originally acquired from the estate of Elois Jenssen.

Starting at $500

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70. Set of 3 Original Elois Jenssen Costume Sketches for Lucille Ball. This collection includes three (3) Elois Jenssen costume sketches made for Lucille Ball (circa 1950’s). Sketches are accomplished in pencil, pen and gouache on approx.

19” x 11.5” artist vellum. Two (2) sketches are line drawings of signature “Lucy” style dresses accomplished in pen and pencil. One of the line drawings exhibits a considerable amount of paper loss, however the drawing was not affected. Also includes one (1) color sketch of a pink gown accomplished in ink and gouache. The color sketch exhibits considerable paper loss affecting only the feet. Otherwise, all items in fair condition. Originally acquired from the estate of Elois Jenssen. Starting at $300

71. Set of 2 Elois Jenssen Costume Sketches for Lucille Ball. This collection includes two (2) Elois Jenssen costume sketches made for Lucille Ball, circa 1950’s.

Sketches are accomplished in pencil and pen on approx.

19” x 11.5” artist vellum. One sketch is a skirted suit with gloves and a parasol and the other are two images of variations on a white collared dress. Overall in good condition. Originally acquired from the estate of Elois Jenssen. Starting at $200

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72. Set of 3 Vivian Vance Costume Sketches. Set of 3 original costumes sketches for Vivian Vance. Two (2) original costume design sketches are accomplished in gouache on 12” x 17” sheets of artist’s illustration board. One of the sketches features a long lavender dress with matching scarf and the other a bright pink cocktail dress with a floral print.

The sketches were made during the production of either I Love Lucy or The Lucy Show. Also includes a color sketch of an empire-waist gown in gold, accomplished in gouache on a sheet of 3” x 11” artist illustration board. All items in very good condition. Starting at $300

73. Desi Arnaz Custom Vest Tailored by Harry Irwin. Desi Arnaz’s custom plaid vest tailored by Harry Irwin” Interior label reads, “The Desi Arnaz In-Vester Vest.” In very good condition. Starting at $200

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74. Lucille Ball Wetsuit Worn in The Lucy Show Episode “Lucy Visits Marineland.” This two-piece heavy wetsuit was worn by Lucille Ball in the memorable Lucy Show episode, “Lucy Visits Marineland,” which aired on September 13, 1965 and featured her children Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in the crowd scene. Includes an original 40-page production script for the episode dated June 2, 1965. The wetsuit has dried out somewhat over the years, but remains in very good condition. Starting at $800

75. Lucille Ball Personal Canary Yellow Pants Suit.

Lucille Ball’s personal canary yellow three-piece pants suit was originally donated by Lucie Arnaz in the early 1990’s to the Arts Council for Chautauqua County for a fundraising auction. The suit is made of silk with satin lining and the shirt is a cotton blend. No labels. From Lucille Ball’s Beverly Hills closet. In fine condition. Starting at $1000

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76. Lucille Ball Personal Custom Silver, Black & Gold Brocade Jacket with Black Dress Pants. Custom-made silver, black and gold brocade jacket with black dress pants from the personal estate of Lucille Ball. This outfit was donated to the Arts Council for Chautauqua County by Lucie Arnaz in 1992. It was sold to provide support for the Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy and to provide for the development of the Lucille Ball/Desi Arnaz Comedy Center to be located in Jamestown, New York. Accompanied by Letter of Authentication signed by Executive Director of Arts Council for Chautauqua County, Philip Morris. In fine condition. Starting at $1000

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77. Lucille Ball Riding Trousers from Fancy Pants. Pair of ladies cotton khaki riding trousers worn by Lucille Ball in Fancy Pants (Paramount, 1949), co-starring Bob Hope. Interior label handwritten “Miss Lucile [sic] Ball.� In very good condition. Starting at $500 Blacksparrow Auctions

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79. Lucille Ball “Gingham Girl” Apron Worn in I Love Lucy and Additional “Gingham Girl” Dress Apron. Gingham Girl brand “I Love Lucy” waist apron worn by Lucy in six I Love Lucy episodes. Lucy would often wear aprons, such as this one, on the show in order to help promote Desilu’s “I Love Lucy” clothing line. The line included hats, dress, sweaters, robes, jewelry, and blouses. Included with the waist apron is a Gingham Girl “I Love Lucy” dress apron, from the same vintage. Both in fine condition. Starting at $500

78. Lucille Ball Personal Custom Matching Colorful Print Blouse & Pants. Custom-made matching blouse and pants with a color pattern print. Polyester blend, no labels.

From Lucille Ball’s personal wardrobe. In fine condition.

Starting at $800

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80. Pair of Vintage 1950’s “I Love Lucy” Hats by Sperling. Two original vintage Sperling ladies hats with “I Love Lucy” tags, both size 22. Accompanied by a typed signed letter dated July 9, 1954 from Lucille Ball’s assistant, A. E. Hamilton, requesting a note from Lucille Ball to be forwarded to Harry Sperling. Lucy’s note reads, “I am delighted to know that you have the exclusive franchise to manufacture my ‘I Love Lucy’ hats. May Sperling originals are beautiful and they are the perfect hats to wear everywhere. Best Wishes. Lucille Ball.” Hats and letter in fine condition. Starting at $500

81. Vintage 1955 Necklace from I Love Lucy Jewelry Line.

Created as part of an “I Love Lucy” jewelry line in 1955, this goldplated chain necklace is adorned with purple jewels and pearl accents. Small tag attached at the back is etched with “Lucy Ball.” Approximately 15” length. In fine condition. Starting at $50

82. Vintage Unopened Carton of “Lucy & Desi” Holiday Greetings Philip Morris Brand Cigarettes. Vintage 1950’s unopened carton of ten packs of Philip Morris cigarettes with a Holiday theme featuring Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball and Johnny the bellboy. Philip Morris was an instrumental early sponsor of the I Love Lucy Show. Without Philip Morris, who took a gamble on a show with an interracial couple, I Love Lucy might arguably not have been made. Understandably Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz maintained a very close relationship with the tobacco company, punctuated by Philip Morris’s unwavering support for Lucy when she was accused of being a Communist in 1953. Lucy never forgot the support she received from Philip Morris. The carton of cigarettes is accompanied by a vintage advertising display for Father’s Day. Some age and wear on the carton box, but the cigarette packs are in fine condition. Starting at $300

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83. Desilu’s Lucille Ball Masquerade Costume Complete with Mask by Halco. Complete original Lucy masquerade costume and mask. Released by Halco, circa 1960’s.

Comes with original box, which is exhibits age and wear.

But the costume and mask remains in excellent condition.

Starting at $100

84. Vintage 1950’s I Love Lucy Pony Rocker. Commercially produced pony rocker from the 1950’s bearing a Lucy, Ricky and Ricky Jr. graphic illustration at the chest. Constructed of wood and plastic, the rocker measures 34” length and stands 24” tall. Exhibits wear and age, but construction remains solid. Overall in good condition. Starting at $100

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85. Collection of I Love Lucy Cut Out Dolls and Coloring Books.

Includes “I Love Lucy” Packaway Kit with 3 Stand-up Dolls and Clothes, Mix ‘N’ Match Magnetic Dress-Up Fun (new), Lucy Cut-Out Doll, “I Love Lucy” Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Statuette Dolls and Clothes and 3 coloring books: 1955 coloring book

by Dell Coloring Book (unused), 1953

by Whitman Publishing Company (cover ripped off), 1954 by Whitman Publishing Company. In various conditions, from fair to very good.

Starting at $50

86. Collection of I Love Lucy Board Games. Collection of four “Lucy”-themed board games, including Cross Up (1974), Body Language The Party Pantomime Word Game (1975), The “I Love Lucy” Game (1997), and “I Love Lucy” 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Monopoly (2001) board game. The Monopoly game is new in shrinkwrap, while the others are moderately used with light wear. Overall, in very good condition. Starting at $100

87. I Love Lucy Trading Cards Set and Unopened Carton.

I Love Lucy trading cards by Pacific Trading Inc., 1991.

Includes a complete 110-card set and an unopened carton (36 packs of 10 cards per pack). In fine condition.

Starting at $50

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88. I Love Lucy Collector’s Reserve Edition One California Red Wine. 1996 vintage, 750ml, premium red wine by Celebrity Cellars. Original edition of 5,000 cases.

Bottle label in fine condition. Starting at $25

89. Vintage 1950’s “I Love Lucy Baby” by American Character Doll. Vintage “I Love Lucy Baby” American Character Doll. In 1952, American Character Doll began releasing “I Love Lucy Baby” dolls for the holiday season.

Lucy used one of these dolls in the second season I Love Lucy episode, “Pregnant Women are Unpredictable,” where Ricky walks in on Lucy practicing bathing and diapering the doll. Measures 15” and comes in original box. Some soiling and wear, but remains in good condition. Starting at $50 90. Pair of Vintage 1950’s “I Love Lucy” Ricky Jr. American Character Dolls. Released by American Character Doll from 1952 to 1956 after the birth of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s baby boy, these 20” dolls come in several versions with “Ricky Jr.” embroidered in the clothes. One of the dolls comes in the original box, while the other is loose. Both exhibit moderate wear and some soiling, but remain in good condition. Starting at $75

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91. I Love Lucy Porcelain Baby Lucy Heirloom Doll from Franklin Mint. 9” tall sitting baby Lucy doll based on the I Love Lucy episode, “Sales Resistance,” complete with a delightful child’s version of the black and white polka-dot dress that Lucy wore. Doll is Anniversary entitled, “Lucy’s Golden Anniversary.” From the Franklin Mint. Slight soiling on porcelain from display and a crack at the right side of the face. Otherwise, still in good condition. Starting at $25

92. I Love Lucy Lucille Ball Vinyl Portrait Doll by Franklin Mint. 16” tall Lucy doll from the I Love Lucy episode, “Sales Resistance,” complete with a wonderful re-creation of the black and white polka-dot dress that Lucy wore. Released by the Franklin Mint in 2001 for the 50th anniversary of I Love Lucy. Comes in original box with certificate of authenticity. Never before on display and remains in mint condition. Starting at $100

93. I Love Lucy Handcrafted Porcelain Lucy Doll from The Hamilton Collection. Hand-painted 17” fine bisque porcelain doll of Lucy in her signature hand-tailored polka-dot dress from I Love Lucy. Comes with purse accessory and stand.

Released in 1990 by The Hamilton Collection. In original box. In fine condition. Starting at $100

94. I Love Lucy Handcrafted Porcelain Ricky Doll from The Hamilton Collection. Hand-painted 17” fine bisque porcelain doll of Ricky dressed in a hand-tailored band leader costume from I Love Lucy. Comes with conga drum.

Released in 1997 by The Hamilton Collection. Comes in original box with certificate of authenticity (no. 2083A). In fine condition. Starting at $100

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96. Collection of 12 “I Love Lucy” Collector Dolls by Mattel.

Set of twelve 12” Lucy dolls based on memorable episodes from I Love Lucy. Release dates ranging from 1997 to 2007. All sealed in original boxes. In fine condition.

Starting at $200

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97. I Love Lucy Candy Factory Musical Porcelain Figurine.

Hand-painted porcelain figurine featuring Lucy from I Love Lucy episode #39, “Job Switching,” where Lucy and Ethel go to work in a chocolate factory. Toggle switch on the side turns on the theme music from I Love Lucy. Battery operated (batteries included). Measures 7” wide and 10.5” tall. Comes in original box and packaging. Released by Waco Products Corp. in 1996. Number stamped on back, 3917. In fine working and display condition. Starting at $50

98. I Love Lucy Animated Ceramic Lucy Figurine from “Vitameatavegamin” Episode. 11” tall limited edition handpainted ceramic figurine of Lucy from the I Love Lucy episode, “Lucy Does a TV Commercial.” The figurine has an articulated head and right hand, and plays Lucy’s pitch for Vitameatavegamin set to the I Love Lucy theme song.

The battery compartment shows some corrosion and the figurine has not been tested for functionality. Remains in fine display condition. Edition number 392 of 4,000.

Released by Waco Products Corp. in 1997. Starting at $50

99. I Love Lucy Car Cookie Jar by Vandor. Car Cookie Jar First Edition #1683 out of 10,000. Inspired by the 1955 Pontiac convertible, this ceramic cookie jar features highly detailed resin renditions of Lucy (Lucille Ball), Ricky (Desi Arnaz), Ethel (Vivian Vance), and Fred (William Frawley) from the I Love Lucy episode, “California, here We Come!”

Sculpted by Preston Willingham and released by Vandor Products Corp. in 1996. Measures approximately 15” long and 8” tall. Comes with original box and packaging. In fine condition. Starting at $100

100. I Love Lucy TV Set Cookie Jar by Vandor. 8” tall by 8” wide ceramic cookie jar in the form of a television set.

Sculpted by Preston Willingham, who has signed and dated the inside of the lid. Released by Vandor in 1999.

Comes in original box and packaging. In fine condition.

Starting at $100

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101. I Love Lucy Television Lamp by Vandor.

Retired “I Love Lucy” ceramic television lamp with shade by Vandor Products Corp. Measures approximately 13” tall and 9” in diameter. Comes in original box and packaging. Remains in good working condition. Starting at $50

102. I Love Lucy Book Ends by Vandor. Set of hand-painted book ends featuring Lucy and Ethel baking bread, from the I Love Lucy episode, “Pioneer Women.” Sculpted by Preston Willingham for Vandor, released in 1995. Measures approximately 6” tall and 6. 25” wide (per book end). Comes in original box and packaging. In fine condition. Starting at $100

103. Collection of I Love Lucy Ceramic Houseware by Vandor.

Includes die-cast Lucille Ball Bank, 50th Anniversary TV music box, Decorative “I Love Lucy” Candy Dish, “Friends Forever” die-cut mug of Lucy and Ethel, Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder, and Ceramic TV Box with Lid. Released by Vandor. All in fine condition.

Starting at $200

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