“Luuuuuuuucy, I’m home!” These infamous words have been heard around the
world for years and signify one of Hollywood’s leading ladies, Lucille
Ball. Regarding the phenomenal actress, Old Town Auctions “has got some
‘splaining to do!”
The weekend prior to Thanksgiving, November 18-20,
Old Town Auctions will be having an unforgettable sale that includes a
vast amount of Lucy items, primarily featured on Sunday, November 20,
2011 beginning at 12 noon with a 2 hour preview prior.
Included in
the sale will be a voluminous collection of TV Guides featuring Lucille
Ball and/or Desi Arnaz on the cover, including the very scarce first
issue with Desi Jr. In addition to the numerous TV Guides, there will
be a large compilation of magazines, both domestic and foreign, sheet
music, and other paper ephemera featuring the comedic actress that
changed the Hollywood scene for years to come.
There will also be
numerous posters, one-sheets, lobby cards, and inserts, promoting films
featuring Lucille Ball, as well as a few advertisements for various
products such as RC Cola and Philip Morris cigarettes. Also included in
the sale is a unique and capturing piece of 3D artwork done by the
artist Charles Fazzino that features colorful graphics and other
eye-catching crafts.
Not only will there be paper collectibles, but
also a wide variety of Lucille Ball dolls and other main characters of
the “I Love Lucy” TV show. From the Hamilton Collection to Madame
Alexander, the Lucy doll assortment is nearly limitless. The auction
also incorporates a pair of very interesting and rare vintage
composition dolls representing Lucy and Desi that were purportedly made
for display at a DesiLu function. Also included are a few Ricky Jr.
dolls to spice things up!
Another featured Lucy item in this sale is
a DesiLu Studio spotlight, purportedly used in the making of her show
“I Love Lucy.” Also included are items from Lucille Ball’s estate such
as a tea cup and saucer, prints from Lucie Arnaz’s graduation from grade
school, and framed photos of the iconic lady, Lucille Ball.
Lucy
can be enjoyed year round with the collection of holiday tree ornaments
featuring Lucy, Ricky, and other cast members from “I Love Lucy” to
decorate your home during the holidays. But the excitement doesn’t stop
there- travel to Old Town Auction’s November sale in Hagerstown,
Maryland to enjoy some good ole grape stompin’, chocolate makin’ Lucy
fun!
The auction will be held at the Grand Venice Hotel, 431 Dual
Highway (Route 40), Hagerstown, MD 21740. For more information, please
visit www.oldtownauctions.com or contact Matthew Protos at 301-416-2854.
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