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KoKin Couture Runway Hat NWT Magnin Vtg Sculptural Avant Garde Deco Church + Video

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KokinOne of the most unusual and remarkable couture hats we’ve ever offered.  Noted couture deisgner KoKin, milliner to the stars and featured in many museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  You can find his complete biography online and I guarantee you will find his clientele more than impressive!
Our hat is more than a hat – it’s a runway statement piece, sort of a head-piece work of art that is sculptural and  modern. Black velvet, firm gold mesh (possibly horsehair) trimmed in gleaming iridescent crystal rhinestones. I am dating this to late 1980’s, early 1990’s. I Magnin closed in 1992. We have a 360 degree spin below; you can start & stop the spin by swiping so you can look closely at all the details.  Find this beautiful hat and many others in our eBay Store Connectibles.

  •  Original I. Magnin New York price tag of $405 still attached from 25 years ago!
  •  New unworn condition. May need a slight steaming of the mesh from storage but that’s it. 
  •  22″ around circumference, 6″ high crown, 10″ to top in front. 
  •  Kokin Couture – for the woman who truly wants to turn heads!
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Original Illustration Art Harlequin Novel Signed Cover Art Painting Dick Kohfield Love In a Mist + Book

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HarlequinOffering a wonderful collection of original Illustration Art, all painted by listed Connecticut artist Dick Kohfield (b. 1931, d. 2012).  

Successful illustrator for 50 years, his art includes movie posters, book covers, magazine illustrations.  He is best known for his paperback Romance or Pulp fiction cover art for Harlequin and others of that genre. We’re delighted to offer an interesting assortment, most with the original book depicting the art on the cover. Terrific on display, just enough campy style to be a decorator’s dream! harliquin 3

SO realistic and beautifully painted.  Illustration Art Harlequin Novel.

Details:

  • Name: “Love In A Mist” 1988 Harlequin Presents Novel number 1120 by Sandra Field. 
  • Painted on #80 Bainbridge board  
  • Image size 13″ x 14″, overall measures 17″ x 15″
  • Condition: Excellent overall with rich and deep colors, beautifully painted, country fair theme with hot air balloons.
  • Signed: lower right
  • You are purchasing the First Edition Book included with the illustration original painting; great to display together.

 We have others by the same artist as well in our eBay Store Connectibles.Harlequin 2

 

Walter Keane Big Eyes Hand Signed 1962 Print “Rejected” Margaret Lithograph Original

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KeaneFeaturing an original lithograph of Walter Keane’s oil painting “Rejected”, published by Tomorrow’s Master Series, Japan in 1962.  One of the iconic mid-century images of vulnerable waifs with enormous eyes. Hand signed in ink under the image, as well as inside the print by Walter, but the recent movie BIG EYES suggests that most of his works were actually done by his wife Margaret. Interesting part of art history!
Details:

  • Image size 11-1/4″ x 5-1/2″, paper overall size 14-1/4″ x 11-7/8″.
  • Image is intact and excellent color; the page itself has some ripples which will be smoothed out when framed under glass.
  • Part of a group of Keane art we obtained, all of them were stored in a way that the lower right corners are creased in the wide margin, and the page itself needs to be smoothed down. When matted and framed, this will present very well.

This and other Keane’s can be found in our eBay Store Connectibles.

 

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Triple Crown jockey 7 Orig 24K Signatures Shoemaker

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horseshoeAs we approach the possibility for a Triple Crown winner; we are delighted to be offering a very exciting piece of Thoroughbred Horse Racing memorabilia.
Vintage plaque includes a plated Thorobred original horseshoe with a glass sheet autographed in 24K gold by seven of our best Jockeys. I’ve done significant research and best guess if this was offered at a non-profit fund raising event or auction to raise funds for either retired or disabled Jockeys, or another similar thoroughbred equestrian event.
Many of them are Hall of Famers, Kentucky Derby winners, as well as the Triple Crown other races.
Original authentic signatures are written in 24K gold ink, and include:horseshoe2

  • Willie Shoemaker
  • Laffit Pincay
  • Darrel McHargue
  • Eddie Delahoussaye
  • Donald Pierce
  • Fernando Toro
  • Frank Oliveras

The horseshoe is attached to the top holder with 3 hanging chains, glass plaque is in the center.
8-1/2″ x 4-1/2″.
We stand by our description of original signatures with 100% guarantee if not as described.
The horseshoe is gold color and has been dipped, but we cannot say it is gold plated so you are purchasing it as a metal horseshoe.
It is also mounted by an amateur on a brown matt with a pre-formed goldtone oval frame over it measuring approx 11″ x 8-1/2″. You may prefer to just remove it from the backing (held on with only a few little snips of wire); we tried to show the item with white behind it as well so you can decide which way you prefer it.  Very special piece.
Shoemaker’s autograph alone is highly valued collectible; this has 6 additional signatures for true extra bonus value!  Available in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Madame Alexander Cissette Doll Jacqueline Jackie Kennedy Fashion Doll 1962 Suit, Box

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Madame Alexander Cissette JacquelineWe are delighted to be offering a lovely Madame Alexander Cissette Doll Jacqueline, 1962 introduction to the Camelot years of JFK & Jackie! 

Beautiful version of Cissette, side part and classic flip. Blue wool suit with matching jeweled pillbox is so reminiscent of Jackie Kennedy’s own classic style.

Doll has gorgeous face paint, is in excellent condition. Suit itself has a few holes in the back of the wool skirt, not visible when on display from the front. Shoes a bit stretched but otherwise this doll is just lovely!

Original hang tag, original box in very good overall condition as well.

Outfit includes jersey blouse, skirt and jacket, white taffeta panties, hose and sling back shoes. Pillbox hat has red rhinestone jewels and is excellent.

Terrific addition to your collection!   

See our other fashion dolls, clothing and accessories in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Prince Purple Rain Vintage Promo 32 oz Footed Glass Goblet Movie Album Tour Rare

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Purple RainArtist PRINCE “Purple Rain” vintage nearly 7″ tall large footed glass, holds a whopping 4 cups of liquid. 3-1/2″ across, wide-mouth.

Possibly a promotional mug from his 1984 Prince Purple Rain Tour or a promotion for the album or the movie; I could find no others available online.

Glass is clear; I put white paper inside to show off the bright purple graphics. Thick and substantial glass.
New Condition.  Available in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, and Larry Luckinbill memorabilia items will be auctioned on eBay.

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Lucy FamilyOn November 3rd, a special collection of 175+ Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, and Larry Luckinbill memorabilia items will be auctioned on eBay.

The following article was written by Sandi Garcia and appeared in the Alameda Patch.

In 2011, what would have been Lucille Balls 100th birthday coincided with the 60th anniversary of the first episode of the I Love Lucy show. To commemorate the occasion, Lucy and Desi Arnaz’ daughter, Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, decided to make available items from her parent’s personal collection to fans on eBay.

Lucie and her husband, Laurence “Larry” Luckinbill, were thrilled with response! Now that they are downsizing from their family home now in anticipation of their move to Palm Springs, they’ve decided to release more memorabilia. This second auction is expanded to include articles from Lucie and Larry’s own successful acting careers.

Hear Lucie discuss why she decided to do the first auction.

For Lucie, it was important to work with someone she trusted to manage the sale. She turned to experienced eBay seller Maida Webster, owner of Connectibles. Maida met Lucie 15 years ago in Connecticut where they both live. “She [Lucie] trusts me completely to have her back”, said Maida.

Originally joining eBay for fun in 1998, Maida and her husband began seriously selling in 2004 and their post retirement hobby has evolved into a full-time career for both of them.

Maida knew how important it was to her friend and client that fans could finally participate and purchase some of her treasured family memories. She also knew that the I Love Lucy fanbase was much more likely to be on Ebay then at a New York Auction house.

“It was important 2 years ago for Lucille Ball’s 100th birthday that we offer items that fans could finally participate in purchasing,” Maida said. “The first sale was beyond anything we imagined; the fans WERE on Ebay, they were passionate.”

I asked Maida what this was like for her and she responded, “It’s been a remarkable experience to participate.” She continued, “It’s been truly a fantastic experience to immerse myself in following a family from time of the beginning of the marriage all the way to the present.”

“I am even dreaming about Lucy now!”

The items for sale span Lucy and Desi’s careers, and also include an exciting array of television, film, and Broadway memorabilia from Lucie and Larry’s acting careers.

Some highlights include:

  • 1940s bed jacket owned by Lucy
  • Desi Arnaz own personal stop watch
  • 1949 memorabilia from Lucy’s and Desi’s wedding, including her gloves, garter, and a piece of the groom’s cake
  • 1950s wrought iron patio furniture used by both families for decades
  • Original costumes worn by Lucie Arnaz on Broadway in her award-winning performance in “They’re Playing our Song”
  • Star Trek V memorabilia (Larry Luckinbill portrayed Spock’s half-brother Sybok)

Also included in the auction is a New York Yankees #42 Mariano Rivera Jersey worn by Lucie Arnaz September 15, 2011 when she was invited to throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (signed by Lucie). But don’t even THINK of bidding on this jersey, it will be mine!

All items will come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Lucie Arnaz. As the individual items come available for sale on eBay, they will be accessible through this link: http://stores.ebay.com/Connectibles/Lucy-Desi

A few preview items are up now. Many more will be launched at auction this Sunday evening, November 3rd.

Maida says, “I am humbled and grateful!” for having this opportunity to work with the Arnaz-Luckinbill family.  Selling on eBay can connect you with amazing stories, captivating histories, and is a truly personal experience.

If you would like to take a class to learn how to sell on eBay, my next class is scheduled for November 16th at 1400 Bar & Grill in Alameda. Register here.

Sandi Garcia is “Social Sandi”, an Education Consultant trained by eBay. I travel around the country to help teach sellers, and have taught at eBay Headquarters in San Jose, in Tucson, and in Atlanta in 2013.

Ladies & Gentlemen,Rolling Stones 1974 Movie orig POSTER Ziegfeld NYC Framed

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2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones and they are currently on their reunion tour!  Never a better time to add to your collection.

Pictured here is an original poster from the 1974 release of the concert film “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Rolling Stones” in New York City. Circus-style drawings for the “Stones World Famous Traveling Movie!” If you check on the internet, one sold for $368 in 2011 at auction, and they are getting harder to find.

The tour began at the Ziegfeld Theatre on April 15, 1974. Lots of info on Wikipedia about the very limited road show engagements. Has been stored away for decades in a simple metal, plastic & cardboard frame ready to hang. I believe it is mounted but may just be resting on the cardboard.

Details are:

  •  Measures 12″ x 36″
  • Excellent condition

Definitely interesting and unusual piece of memorabilia for your ROLLING STONES collection. Whimsical and interesting as a work of art as well.   We have other original tickets and Rolling stones memorabilia listed separately; happy to combine shipping for extra savings.  These can be found in our ebay store connectibles.