And so do you! 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of Lucille Ball’s birth, AND the 60th anniversary of the first episode of the “I LOVE LUCY” show.
We at CONNECTIBLES are delighted to work with acclaimed actress & singer Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill to celebrate these milestones. Daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Lucie has decided to offer some “never-before-released” items from her own private collection of memorabilia.
A rare and unique opportunity for LUCY & DESI fans around the world to participate in the auctions here at CONNECTIBLES and bring home the perfect find! We’re especially happy that there will be items at all price levels, for the beginning OR advanced collector.
We’ll be starting the auctions the last week in October, and more items will be added daily until the entire collection is available. Keep checking back to see the latest additions! Each item will come with a signed letter of authenticity from Lucie Arnaz guaranteeing provenance and signatures. Items at auction will include:
- Personal notes to and from Vivian Vance, Lucy’s beloved side-kick ETHEL MERTZ.
- Original and ONLY copy of the “lost manuscript” for her autobiography LOVE LUCY, with Lucille Ball’s own handwritten comments and corrections on nearly every page.
- Original signed sketches by her award-winning costume designer Elois Jenssen. Most include an accompanying photograph of Lucille Ball wearing the dress in the actual TV show episode.
- Personal letters to Desi Arnaz from, among others, Norman Vincent Peale and Xavier Cougat.
- Signatures of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball on checks, bank cards, letters.
- Bracelet and fur jacket owned by Lucille Ball.
- Original rare unplayed-with condition LITTLE RICKY and “I Love Lucy Baby” dolls by American Character owned by the family.
We’ll be offering nearly 150 items in total; check back often for listing updates! HAPPY browsing, HAPPY bidding! And don’t forget – these make the PERFECT holiday gift for your favorite fan!