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And now, the Orson Welles items that were auctioned off:
THE OTHER MAN SCRIPT. This unproduced, bound 177-page screenplay by Orson Welles (circa 1977) is based on the Graham Greene novel The Honorary Consul. The title page indicates that Welles was working with producer Greg Garrison, who was also the executor of his will. MINIMUM BID $150.★ WINNING BID – $570 (Marco)
ORSON WELLES PANTS. Handsome, tailor made wool pants worn by the late actor-director. The dark dress pants are in excellent condition, though a green pen or marker leaked and stained the inside of one of the pockets. The tailor added elastic to the rear waistband for additional comfort. Inquire for size or details. MINIMUM BID $150 REDUCED MINIMUM BID $100 ★ WINNING BID – $300 (David)
THE LITTLE PRINCE SCRIPT. This screenplay by Donald Langdon was among Orson Welles’ personal papers at the time of his death. Langdon was a friend of Beatrice Welles and she forwarded the script to her father. (Orson Welles had penned his own script.) MINIMUM BID $25REDUCED MINIMUM BID $15★ WINNING BID – $125 (William)
CHINESE JADE STAMP SET FOR ORSON WELLES. This exotic two-piece set was made for Orson Welles during a 1957 trip to Hong Kong. The stamp produces his name in Mandarin. There is slight damage to the wooden box. An incredibly rare item. MINIMUM BID $150 ★ WINNING BID – $450 (Peter)
AUTOGRAPHED OTIS SKINNER SKETCH. Inscribed to Welles by Skinner (1858-1942), who admired the young actor’s work and hoped to work with him. Skinner had played Falstaff, Shylock and Sancho Panza on stage. His daughter, actress Cornelia Otis Skinner, appeared with Welles in a Campbell Playhouse radio production of Things We Have in 1939. Welles kept the 9 by 7 inch framed memento for more than 40 years until his death in 1985. MINIMUM BID $75. ★ WINNING BID – $300 (Liam)
ORSON WELLES SHOES. Ever want to spend a day in Orson Welles’ shoes? Here is your chance! This pair of black ankle high leather dress boots are in excellent condition. No size is indicated, though it appears they are a size 10. MINIMUM BID $125.★ WINNING BID – $300 (Mark)
INSIDE RKO 281. Utterly fascinating collection related to the fHBO ilm based on the making of Citizen Kane. Scriptwriter John Logan sent a 1997 draft to Beatrice Welles for her feedback. Her blunt, highly critical remarks are handwritten on the script and repeated in correspondence to Logan. She objected not only to dialogue attributed to her father, but the unflattering portrayal of his girlfriend, Dolores del Rio, and factual errors on the writing of the screenplay. This lot includes scores of correspondence between Beatrice Welles and John Logan, as well as three versions of the screenplay, and several publicity photos from this Ridley Scott production. MINIMUM BID $85 ★ WINNING BID – $150 (Volker)
SOCKS HAND-MADE FOR ORSON WELLES BY WIFE PAOLA MORI. These hand knit socks were made for Welles in 1982 by his wife of 30 years, Paola Mori! You would be hard pressed to find something else as deeply personal belonging to Welles on the market. Mori’s friend Muriel Stevens once said of her, “She was an accomplished needleworker. Her gifts were always handmade treasures.” MINIMUM BID $65 ★ WINNING BID – $250 (Mark)
DEERSKIN MOCCASINS. Slight wear to these comfortable slippers that Orson Welles wore around his Las Vegas home. There is no size listed inside the shoes, though they appear to be about a size 10. MINIMUM BID $85.★ WINNING BID – $175 (Peter)
AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS: SIR HENRY IRVING AND DAME ELLEN TERRY. As a young actor, Orson Welles was given these framed photos as a gift. Welles, understanding their place in British theater, kept it for 50 years. The frame measures 11 by 13 inches. Note that there is lens flare on the left of this image and reflection on the right that are not on the actual item. MINIMUM BID $100.★ WINNING BID – $360 (Johan)
FRAMED ORSON WELLES PHOTO. Beautifully framed and matted, this photo of Welles working at poolside was shot circa 1940. The image was selected for use in advertisement for The Gap. The photo was owned by Beatrice Welles. MINIMUM BID $50.★ WINNING BID – $155 (Gerald)
CONFIDENTIAL REPORT POSTER. Nearly 14-by-20 inches, this incredibly rare Italian poster from 1957 was part of Orson Welles personal collection of movie memorabilia. He wrote and directed the film, which he appeared in with his wife, Italian countess di Gerfalco Paola Mori, MINIMUM BID $200REDUCED MINIMUM BID $125 ★ WINNING BID – $325 (Luke)
SET OF 2 POSTERS – 1978 CHICAGO FILM FESTIVAL, OTHELLO REVIEW. The stunning poster for the Chicago International Film Festival dedicated to Welles measures 23 by 37 inches and features a portrait by Victor Skrebneski. The NYT review of the 1992 restoration of Othello is 40 by 27 inches. Both are in excellent condition. The CIFF poster has been priced at memorabilia sales for close to $300. I did not want to remove the plastic, but the artwork can be seen clearer at a vintage festival site on our Message Board thread. MINIMUM BID $175. REDUCED MINIMUM BID $65 ★ WINNING BID – $125 (Heshy)
