OldTownAuctions Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 HAGERSTOWN, MD- “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.oldtownacutions.com or contact Matthew Protos at 301-416-2854. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Fantastic! That being said, this has not been a very good month for the bank accounts of many a Lucy fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'm only about 1 1/2 hours from Hagerstown. I'd like to see some of those personal effects. Wonder how much that stuff will go for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I found the graduation pictures. Why is Lucy wearing a head scarf? And why do Lucy and Lucie look so unhappy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTownAuctions Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 All are welcome to come check it out! The items are interesting and unique in their own way- hope to see you all there! As for now.... We have now uploaded an online catalog with detailed descriptions and photos to narrow your search for the perfect Lucy items! Please visit www.oldtownauctions.com to peruse your favorite Vitameatavegamin girl items now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 There are some great items here! Do I understand correctly that all of this will be auctioned off November 20 but online bids can be made now up until November 17? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryCarter Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 There are indeed some great items here! Speaking of magazines putting Lucy's face on the cover but not including her inside, how about the fact that the auction includes what possibly be Lucy's first magazine cover - a January 1938 issue of a French "gentleman's" () magazine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 So am I correct in that 1 bid will buy the entire lot? Not a choice bid or a bid times the number of pieces in that lot. Example $10 buys choice or $10 x 3 if there are 3 items in the lot = $30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magster Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Looking at all of these terrific items puts a serious dent in my productivity! Seriously, though, these are some fantastic items. This is really turning out to be a banner, albeit expensive, month for Lucy fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Did anyone here bid on anything in the Old Town Auction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickee Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 There are indeed some great items here! Speaking of magazines putting Lucy's face on the cover but not including her inside, how about the fact that the auction includes what possibly be Lucy's first magazine cover - a January 1938 issue of a French "gentleman's" () magazine? I have this issue and it is a wonderful early cover! True, it is a French men's magazine, but consider the times. Alas, Jim...it is not her earliest cover. There are 2 Latin magazines from 1936 (!) entitled El Hogar y la Moda and Lecturas. A mere 3 years out in Hollywood and she was already appearing on foreign magazine covers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PasadenaTrenton Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Good luck, Shelly and anyone else out there who is going to the auction tomorrow!!!! Sounds like some fabulous stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 I have this issue and it is a wonderful early cover! True, it is a French men's magazine, but consider the times. Alas, Jim...it is not her earliest cover. There are 2 Latin magazines from 1936 (!) entitled El Hogar y la Moda and Lecturas. A mere 3 years out in Hollywood and she was already appearing on foreign magazine covers! Please, you two, rickee and Jim: Dates of each magazine: Month - Title(s) - & year(s) Thanks; I'd like to include in the chronology: JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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