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Bogart and Bacall: Bonhams Sells Outstanding Collection of Hollywood’s Star Couple
Clothing and film scripts from a collection of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall memorabilia are amongst items relating to the icons of stage and screen in Bonhams’ Entertainment Memorabilia sale on 16th December.
FAO Madame Alexander 2009 Christmas Wendy Doll & Bear
This years FAO Madame Alexander exclusive pairs Wendy in her blue and gold Holiday dress with a miniature version of the annual bear in a coordinating dress coat.
Wade Betty Boop Christmas Cheer
This years Wade Betty Boop is entitled ‘Christmas Cheer’. Special Edition of 500. Available from C&S Collectables
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Pure Sixties. Pure Bailey
A selling exhibition of David Bailey’s iconic images of the 1960s – the 50th anniversary of a decade that changed our cultural history – will be hosted by Bonhams in New Bond Street.
Ho Ho Ho from Adam Binder
This year’s Christmas piece from Adam Binder is ‘Ho Ho Ho’. It features four naughty mice dressing up as Santa.
Maxwell the Harrods Chritsmas Bear 2009
2009 sees the newest Harrod’s Christmas bear ‘Maxwell’ join the twenty-four strong hug of furry friends.
Made with a super soft caramel coat he has warm chocolate brown eyes and is snugly wrapped up in a cherry red hooded jumper which has embroidered Christmassy items such as a festive tree, gingerbread man and Christmas pudding around the bottom.
Doctor Who Costumes at Auction
Amongst lots at the Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia sale on 16th December are several costumes from the classic British sci-fi series, ‘Dr. Who’. These include a Tetrap costume, which stands over six feet tall.
Michael Jackson’s trademark black fedora and loafers
Michael Jackson memorabilia features amongst lots at the Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia. These include Michael Jackson’s trademark black fedora and loafers worn by Michael for the September 2001 concerts at Madison Square Garden to mark the 30th anniversary of his solo career. The shoes are signed and inscribed. Offered together, they are expected to fetch £10,000 – 12,000.
Unusual Beatles Items Including Abbey Road Crossing Stud & Tarmac
The world of pop and rock memorabilia continues to be dominated by The Beatles. One of the more unusual items in the auction is a metal stud and piece of white-painted tarmac from the famous Abbey Road crossing. These were rescued from destruction in 1994 when this London landmark was resurfaced. (Estimate £800 – 1,000).
