FRANK FRAZETTA DAT–SO–LA–LEE JULIAN ONDERDONK SPRING 2010 $9.95 MAGAZINE FOR THE INTELLIGENT COLLECTOR THE MARCUS TRADITION Corporate art curator Julie Kronick continues the legacy of retail icon Stanley Marcus Lobby Living Room Luxe Accommodations The French Room 1321 Commerce Street ▪ Dallas, Texas 75202 Phone: 214.742.8200 ▪ Fax: 214.651.3588 ▪ Reservations: 800.221.9083 HotelAdolphus.com CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS THE MARCUS TRADITION 60 years after Stanley Marcus launched 50 the Neiman Marcus Collection, Julie Kronick remains focused on the company’s artistic goals CREATIVE FORCE: DAT-SO-LA-LEE By the time of her death in 1925, 56 weaver was already a legend among American Indian artisans PIN-UP MASTERS With a wink and a smile, these seven 60 legendary artists are driving demand in the red-hot glamour art market IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Staff & Contributors 6 Auction Calendar 8 Looking Back … 10 Top Searches 12 Auction News 80 Experts 81 Consignment Deadlines On the cover: Neiman Marcus corporate curator Julie Kronick by Kevin Gaddis Jr. Stanley Marcus photograph courtesy Neiman Marcus. George Petty (1894-1975) Original art for True magazine (detail), 1947 Watercolor on board, 22.5 x 15 in. Sold: $38,837 October 2009 Pin-up Masters (page 60) HERITAGE MAGAZINE — SPRING 2010 3 CONTENTS TREAsures 14 WORLD COINS: 1936 Canadian Dot Cent minted after King Edward VIII abdicated to marry American divorcée 16 AMERICANA: Newly discovered campaign banner found under home floorboards 18 HOLLYWOOD MEMORABILIA: Black Cat poster and Karloff costume are testaments to horror movie’s enduring popularity Edouard-Léon Cortès (1882-1969) Porte St. Martin (detail) Heiser-Keyston Ute Chieftain Oil on canvas, 20.5 x 31.5 in. Gold and Silver Decorated Parade Saddle Estimate: $20,000-$40,000 Estimate: $50,000-$75,000 Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary Political & Americana Signature® Art Signature® Auction #5043 (page 21) Auction #6035 (page 36) CONTENTS AUCTION PrevieWS 21 FINE ART & JEWELRY: Generosity a tradition for family of cosmetics legend Max Factor 24 DECORATIVE ARTS: Victorian Majolica created a sensation when unveiled at the Great Exhibition in 1851 27 SpACE EXPLORATION: For base teacher, getting Mercury 7 astronauts to sign her book was as easy as asking 28 AmERICAN ART: Alexander Pope Jr. was among America’s most popular sporting artists Legendary American Indian weaver Dat-so-la-lee (page 56) 30 TEXAS ART: Julian Onderdonk’s Bluebonnets at Sunrise among artist’s most beautiful misty depictions DEPARTMENTS 32 CURRENCY: “Walrus Skin” rouble issued when Russia controlled trade in Alaska, Aleutian Islands 72 INTELLIGENT COLLECTOR: Collections can evolve, usually into more complex and better FINE TIMEPIECES: Actor Steve McQueen 33 forms popularized orange-handed Rolex Explorer II TRUSTS & ESTATES: Formal appraisals go hand- VINTAGE COMICS: For longtime comic fan Gary 74 34 in-hand with high-dollar collections Keller, family support a key element to success C O I N S : Unscrupulous individuals took advantage AMERICANA: Ute Chieftain parade saddle 76 36 of misstep by U.S. Mint manufactured at the height of cowboy popularity SPORTS MEMORABILIA: Detective work ILLUSTRATION ART: Frazetta, Künstler, Bonestell 77 38 uncovered special Mickey Mantle jersey influenced generations of artists BOOKS: Collectible Movie Posters a visual feast AmERICAN INDIAN ART: Hopi Kachina Dolls have 78 43 for fans of rapidly growing category been treasured for 100 years RECEPTION & LECTURE: Playboy Collection AMERICANA: Platter originally owned by Marie 79 44 curator Aaron Baker Antoinette made its way to families of three U.S. presidents 82 PASSIONS WITH … It’s a Wonderful Life star ART PHOTOGRAPHY: Annie Leibovitz among the 46 Karolyn Grimes most celebrated of American photographers HERITAGE MAGAZINE — SPRING 2010 5 NOW ONLINE IN THE HERITAGE MAGAZINE ARCHIVES As proud sponsors of Legendary Coins & Currency at the Smithsonian Institution, NGC and NCS would like to individually recognize many of the rare legends from our nation’s collection. MAGAZINE for the Intelligent Collector Charlie Duke Jr. and JIM HALPERIN, STEVE IVY fellow astronauts open FOUNDERS U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt’s ardent pursuit of excellence encompassed the nation’s coinage. He personally selected Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the most famous their vaults Americanto sculptor at thecollectors turn of the 20th century, to create a series of U.S. coin designs based on the high-relief coinage of Ancient Greece. The first coin redesigned was the Double Eagle, or $20 gold piece. Prior to the start of regular production in 1907, the Mint made about two dozen breathtaking proof specimens with “ultra-high” relief, acting under direct orders from President Roosevelt. GREG ROHAN The edges are roughly twice as thick as those on the standard specimens eventually produced for circulation, and the fields are deeply concave, connecting directly with the edges without a border. Living legend MuhammadThe coins possess astonishing detail — the consequence of receiving nine blowsA apiece li from the dies at a pressure of 172 tons. The late Walter Breen, a renowned numismatic SHARING SPACE scholar, observed that, “only these faithfully represent Saint-Gaudens’ conception, Moonwalker Charlie Duke Jr. and eight fellow cherished as the stunning climax of American coin design.” PRESIDENT astronauts open their vaults to collectors Learn more today about these treasures online in the Legendary Coins Gallery at www.NGCcoin.com/legends EDITORIAL DIRECTOR EDITORIAL & Hector D. Cantu PRODUCTION OFFICES 3500 Maple Ave., 17th Floor MAGAZINE FOR THE INTE LLIGENT COLLECTOR CONTRIBUTORS Leonard Maltin’s focus on Mark Borckardt, Bryan Buchanan, Dallas, TX 75219-3941 Nick Dawes, Noah Fleisher, Suzanne 214-409-1359 Hollywood memorabilia Gannon, Mike Gutierrez, Bob Korver, 1-800-872-6467 D.B. 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