RM Auctions Presents The BRUCKER Collection 2006-05-13 Auction - 494 Price Results - RM | Sotheby's in IN - Page 6
0128-Von Dutch - Originator of Modern "Pin" Striping0131-Von Dutch - Von Dutch Illuminated Clock0144-Von Dutch - Personal Helmet
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Auburn, IN, United States
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RM Auctions Presents The BRUCKER Collection

THE BRUCKER COLLECTION - Over 500 lots to be OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. This represents the greatest cache of Kustom Kulture artwork & memorabilia including original and rare pieces from Von Dutch, Robert Williams and Ed "Big Daddy" Roth.
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0123-Von Dutch - MovieWorld Electronic Eye: A fabrictaed metal sculpture constructed for an attraction at MovieWorld, expertly painted and pin striped by Von Dutch.
0123: 0123-Von Dutch - MovieWorld Electronic EyeEst. $1,000-$1,500
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0124-Von Dutch - Beepelfleetzer: Custom built and crafted by Von Dutch, features hand painting, lettering and pin striping. Dubbed The 110 Volt Ball Bearing Rotary Anti Clock Air Whistling and Fingernipping Machine, it is without
0124: 0124-Von Dutch - BeepelfleetzerEst. $4,000-$8,000
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0125-Von Dutch - Schparkenschpitters: Resembling equipment from Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory, the Schparkenschpitters was feautured in the MovieWorld Chamber of Horrors. The sculpture was painted, pin striped and completely fabricated
0125: 0125-Von Dutch - SchparkenschpittersEst. $3,000-$5,000
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0126- Howard Hughes Steam Engine: Built to specifications from the Howard Hughes Aviation Company, this steam engine (according to old timers at Hughes Aircraft) could generate enough power to move anybody just about as fast as they
0126: 0126- Howard Hughes Steam EngineEst. $3,000-$5,000
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0127-Von Dutch - MovieWorld Slot Machine: This particular slot machine started life at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas where it was subsequently purchased by Don Britt (MovieWorld Auctioneer) and transported back to the Buena Park museum.
0127: 0127-Von Dutch - MovieWorld Slot MachineEst. $5,000-$10,000
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0128-Von Dutch - Originator of Modern "Pin" Striping: This handcrafted metal sign, constructed, painted and pin striped by Von Dutch features his iconic flying eyeball design and was the original tailgate to his Kenford Pickup truck.
0128: 0128-Von Dutch - Originator of Modern "Pin" StripingEst. $8,000-$16,000
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0130-Von Dutch - The Personal Paint and Pin Striping Bo: Without question, the all original Paint Box we have the pleasure of offering here is one of the most important personal pieces of Von Dutch memorabilia ever offered for sale to date. This is the
0130: 0130-Von Dutch - The Personal Paint and Pin Striping BoEst. $40,000-$60,000
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0131-Von Dutch - Von Dutch Illuminated Clock: Illuminated and automated wall clock handcrafted and customized by Von Dutch. Features articulated movement and is completely hand painted and pin striped.
0131: 0131-Von Dutch - Von Dutch Illuminated ClockEst. $2,000-$4,000
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0132-Von Dutch - Pin Stripers Appreciation Plaque: Custom made piece created expressly for Von Dutch in appreciation of his lifetime dedicated to pin striping achievement and all of the accomplishments of his efforts. Awarded to Dutch at a Rat Fink
0132: 0132-Von Dutch - Pin Stripers Appreciation PlaqueEst. $2,000-$3,000
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0133-Von Dutch - Use Safety Glasses: Oil on board, c.1980, framed. Approx: 16 x 8 inches. Use Safety Glasses appears to be, and is widely regarded to be a social commentary on gun safety. Painted in a palette of blues the viewer is
0133: 0133-Von Dutch - Use Safety GlassesEst. $8,000-$16,000
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0134-Von Dutch - The Master Predator: Enamel on board, 1981. Signed and dated lower left, framed. Approx: 16 x 30 inches. One of Von Dutch's more dramatic paintings, The Master Predator, depicts a human skull with robotic arms and legs
0134: 0134-Von Dutch - The Master PredatorEst. $15,000-$25,000
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0135-Von Dutch - The Square Rainbow: Enamel on board, 1966. Signed and dated lower right, framed. 24 x 30 inches. The Square Rainbow is widely considered to be one of the most pleasant pieces of original art that Dutch ever painted.
0135: 0135-Von Dutch - The Square RainbowEst. $25,000-$50,000
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0136-Von Dutch - Vacation Time 2036: Oil on board, 1982. Signed and dated in lower right, framed. 28 x 24 inches. This painting depicts a figure, shown from the chest up, who is almost fully encapsulated in a metal apparatus. Aside
0136: 0136-Von Dutch - Vacation Time 2036Est. $15,000-$25,000
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0137-Von Dutch - Bachside of the Moon: Oil on board, c.1968. Signed lower left, framed. 48 x 48 inches. One of Von Dutch's largest paintings, Bachside of the Moon is painted in a muted palette of blues, grays and yellow creating a very
0137: 0137-Von Dutch - Bachside of the MoonEst. $10,000-$20,000
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0138-Von Dutch - TriCentennial: Enamel on board, 1976. Signed and dated in lower right, framed. 18 x 14 inches. Painted in commemoration of the U.S. bicentennial in 1976. The piece represents a look at what life might be like in
0138: 0138-Von Dutch - TriCentennialEst. $15,000-$25,000
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0139-Von Dutch - Self-Portrait: Oil on board, 1965. Signed and dated lower right, framed. 30 x 24 ? inches. One of Von Dutch's most expressive pieces, Self-Portrait, is often considered his first self-portrait, Good-Bye Cruel
0139: 0139-Von Dutch - Self-PortraitEst. $50,000-$100,000
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0140-Von Dutch - Good-Bye Cruel World: Oil on canvas, 1968. Signed and dated lower right, framed. 24 x 20 inches. Considered one of his most recognizable works, Good-Bye Cruel World, is claimed to be Dutch's second self-portrait. The
0140: 0140-Von Dutch - Good-Bye Cruel WorldEst. $50,000-$100,000
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0141-Von Dutch - MovieWorld Electronic Eye: Metallic electronic eye machine fabricated by Von Dutch for use at MovieWorld. The electrontic eye features hand tooling and was used as part of the Fun Tube exhibit where it triggered the
0141: 0141-Von Dutch - MovieWorld Electronic EyeEst. $800-$1,600
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0142-Von Dutch - Address Book: Von Dutch's personal address book featuring three phone numbers, one being that of MovieWorld regular Ed Big Daddy Roth.
0142: 0142-Von Dutch - Address BookEst. $200-$300
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0143-Von Dutch - Personal Hat: Von Dutch's personal hat complete with an assortment of pins attached to it.
0143: 0143-Von Dutch - Personal HatEst. $300-$400
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0144-Von Dutch - Personal Helmet: Von Dutch's personal motorcycle helmet complete with his personal goggles.
0144: 0144-Von Dutch - Personal HelmetEst. $300-$400
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0145-Von Dutch - Personal Flute: As wild of a character as Von Dutch was, some might find it shocking to know that he was actually somewhat of a music aficionado as well. In a 1955 photograph taken by Dig magazine Dutch is posed
0145: 0145-Von Dutch - Personal FluteEst. $2,000-$3,000
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0146-Von Dutch - Motorcycle Goggles: Von Dutch's personal motorcycle goggles, original condition.
0146: 0146-Von Dutch - Motorcycle GogglesEst. $300-$400
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0147-Von Dutch - Flying Eyeball Belt Buckle: Handcrafted belt buckle created by Von Dutch for 'J.B.' (Jimmy Brucker) featuring a glass eye flying eyeball. Dated 1981.
0147: 0147-Von Dutch - Flying Eyeball Belt BuckleEst. $1,000-$1,500