RM - The Astor Collection - Memorabilia 2008-06-27 Auction - 601 Price Results - RM | Sotheby's in IN
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Auburn, IN, United States
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RM - The Astor Collection - Memorabilia

Encompassing approximately 250 vintage automobiles, the Astor Collection is the result of thirty years of dedicated acquisition. Highly original and extremely well maintained, the collection boasts a comprehensive selection of American models from the 1920s to the 1970s. Also to be offered at no reserve is one of the world's largest collections of early radios and telephones along with an assortment of Art Deco furniture and automobilia.
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Assorted Automotive Posters: 43x30 - 20x18 inches. Lot includes a selection of posters depicting some of the most famed marques of the classic era including Corvette, Cadillac, Jaguar, Packard and Duesenberg.
1001: Assorted Automotive PostersEst. US$400-US$600
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Fighter Plane Framed Photos: 18x19 inches. Offered here is a set of four warplane prints from the Leach Corporation Heritage of the Air Collection. These prints include 'The King of Air Fighters', 'The Man Without Fear', 'The
1002: Fighter Plane Framed PhotosEst. US$200-US$400
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Reproduction World's Fair Photos: 25x37 inches. Offered here are three reproduction promotional posters for the World's Fairs in Chicago in 1933 and New York in 1939. All three are in very presentable condition.
1003: Reproduction World's Fair PhotosEst. US$400-US$600
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Vintage Travel Posters: 26x38 - 25x39 inches. Offered here are three modern reproductions of classic era travel posters. Promoting Chicago, the Orient Express, and the 20th Century Limited passenger train, they remain in
1004: Vintage Travel PostersEst. US$300-US$500
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Vintage Travel Poster: 43x61 inches. One of the Côte d'Azur's most famous travel posters, this sunny image of Nice was an inspired way to encourage tourism. A beautifully framed example.
1005: Vintage Travel PosterEst. US$300-US$500
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Vintage Travel Posters: 27.5x41.5 inches. Lot includes three beautiful lithographs that honor the distinctive style of Art Deco design as applied to poster art in the 1930s. Each example was produced by l'Atelier
1006: Vintage Travel PostersEst. US$600-US$800
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Martini Framed Prints: 29.5x43 - 62x45.4 inches. Lot includes a classic Art Deco-styled Martini poster and two modern examples also exhibiting Art Deco design influence. All in like-new condition.
1007: Martini Framed PrintsEst. US$300-US$500
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Gladiator Cycles Poster: 53x41 inches. Offered here is a beautiful hand-pulled lithograph reproduced in 1997 by Dieter Raoul Sauer from an original image by Georges Massias. Colors fresh, excellent condition.
1008: Gladiator Cycles PosterEst. US$300-US$500
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Vintage Travel Posters: 25.5x37.5 - 28.5x41 inches. These attractive reproductions of vintage travel posters are in excellent condition and will complement any Art Deco-themed collection.
1009: Vintage Travel PostersEst. US$400-US$600
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Monaco Grand Prix Posters: 34x47 inches. Lot includes three high quality lithographs depicting the grands prix of Monaco in 1952, 1948 and 1956. Believed to originate from le Musee de l'Automobiliste in Paris. Excellent
1010: Monaco Grand Prix PostersEst. US$400-US$600
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Vintage Racing Posters: 34x47 inches. Lot includes a selection of reproduction vintage racing posters promoting the 1930, 1933, 1937 and 1948 Monaco Grands Prix. All examples in excellent condition.
1011: Vintage Racing PostersEst. US$500-US$700
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French Automotive Posters: Lot includes three high quality reproductions of famed French posters promoting the Automobile-Club de France, a dramatic image for Dunlop racing tires and Rene Vincent's iconic Peugeot illustration.
1012: French Automotive PostersEst. US$400-US$600
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Automotive Print and Vintage Advertisements: Lot includes a print entitled 'Road and Track November 1935' by artist Jack Juratovic as well as an assortment of period advertisements for various marques including several examples promoting
1013: Automotive Print and Vintage AdvertisementsEst. US$300-US$600
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Assorted Packard Memorabilia: 21.5x17.5 - 14.5x11.5 inches. Lot includes an attractive assortment of framed Packard advertising from the 1930s and 1940s and ads introducing the Packard Caribbean and Clipper models. Also included
1014: Assorted Packard MemorabiliaEst. US$300-US$600
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Ford Prints: Lot includes an assortment of vintage Ford posters including an attractive example depicting an archer launching the V8 emblem, a period photo of a Ford showroom, and a period image of Henry Ford.
1015: Ford PrintsEst. US$300-US$600
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Town and Country Artwork: 29x18 inches. Offered here are two original posters depicting Town & Country sedans in a rural and urban setting. Excellent condition.
1016: Town and Country ArtworkEst. US$300-US$500
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Framed Concours Posters: This attractive assortment of concours posters commemorates prominent events such as Pebble Beach, Newport Beach and Santa Barbara Concours d 'Elegance.
1017: Framed Concours PostersEst. US$300-US$500
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Framed Concours Posters: 13x19 -26x22 inches. Lot includes an assortment of framed concours posters. Beautiful automobiles and expert illustrations are depicted within this selection, and all examples are in excellent
1018: Framed Concours PostersEst. US$300-US$500
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Wavecrest Woody Meet Posters: 23.5x29 inches. Lot includes an series of limited edition Wavecrest Woody and Wavecrest Beach Cruiser Meets commemorative posters spanning 1990 - 2004 with artwork by David Dohery. The comprehensive
1019: Wavecrest Woody Meet PostersEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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31-33 Chrylser LeBaron Phaeton Sculpture: 10x4x6.5 inches. In 1988, Chrysler Motors produced a limited edition series of sculptures representing historic models. This example features the driver of a Chrysler LeBaron Phaeton speaking to a
1020: 31-33 Chrylser LeBaron Phaeton SculptureEst. US$300-US$500
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Pin-Up Calendars: 12x20 - 15x26 inches. Lot includes four framed vintage pin-up calendars from 1936, 1938, 1949, and 1956. Very nice condition, colors fresh. Illustration by Armstrong.
1021: Pin-Up CalendarsEst. US$500-US$750
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Frossard's Cavour Cigar Lithograph: 18x28 inches. This colorful 1895 lithograph features a woman enjoying a 'mild and fragrant' Cavour cigar. Plate number seven of the 256 issued by Maitres de l'Affiche, this poster was created by
1022: Frossard's Cavour Cigar LithographEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Pan Lithograph: 19.5x22.5 inches. This fine lithograph was one of 256 assembled by Jules Cheret at the turn of the twentieth century under the title 'Maîtres de l'Affiche'. An extremely rare and desirable piece, it
1023: Pan LithographEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Saxoleine Petrole Lithograph: 20x24 inches. This distinctive lithograph was one of 256 assembled by noted French painter and lithographer Jules Chéret. A unique and colorful work, it depicts an 1895 Saxoléine Pétrole de Surete
1024: Saxoleine Petrole LithographEst. US$800-US$1,200