Description: VALENTINO, RUDOLPH. The Estate of Rudolph Valentino. To Be Sold at Public Auction Commencing December 10, 1926, On the Premises and The Hall of Art Studios. S. George Ullman - Administrator, Plus the 1945 Catalogue Comprising the Collection of Rudolph Valentino - Removed from Falcon Lair - Sold by the Order of Juan Romero. Los Angeles / Beverly Hills: A. H. Weil - Auctioneer / American Art Galleries, 1926 & 1945. First Editions. Two auction catalogues. The first is the greatest of all Hollywood estate sales, the wonderfully produced 1926 catalogue gives great insight into the life and interests of the great silent star, Rudolph Valentino. Extensively illustrated with an excellent glimpse into Valentino’s classic Hollywood home, Falcon Lair. The catalogue lists over 2300 items including Falcon Lair, itself, as well as Valentino’s cars, boats, horses, dogs, artworks, library of books, furniture, swords, etc. 8” x 11”. Paperbound. A little rubbing to wrappers, a very good attractive copy. With the 1945 “Catalogue Comprising the Collection of Rudolph Valentino - Removed from Falcon Lair - Sold by the Order of Juan Romero” which lists 400 lots and is illustrated. Very good copy of a very scarce catalogue. With the 19 year gap between them, rarely are both catalogues found together.
Price: 1750 USD
Location: Santa Barbara, California
End Time: 2024-08-15T21:03:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: Los Angeles & Beverly Hills
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Both catalogues are 1st Edition
Years Printed: 1926 & 1945
Topic: Silent Film
Subject: Performing Arts
Original/Facsimile: Original
