Julien’s Auctions, the world’s premier entertainment and celebrity memorabilia auction house will offer a rare glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood’s most colorful stars, Tony Curtis a collector from the abstract expressionnist american artist John Harrison Levee, and other important artists : Andy Warhol, Balthus, Braque, Picasso, Chagall, Maurice Denis. The rare Hollywood star whose off-screen character was often more sensational than his on-screen one, lived a life that could be its own movie or television series. Curtis’ career spanned six decades with popularity during the 1950s and 1960s enabling him to transpose his good looks into super movie stardom. He acted in over 100 films ranging from light comedy to serious drama and he also made numerous television appearances.
| In addition to being a popular actor, Curtis was a fine art connoisseur. Collectors will have the opportunity to purchase some of his impressive art collection along with items from his illustrious career at Julien’s Auctions Gallery in Beverly Hills on September 17th, 2011. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Shiloh Horse Rescue, a charitable organization founded by Jill and Tony Curtis that rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected and slaughter-bound horses of all types www.shilohhorserescue.com |
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| John Harrison Levee Collection Tony Curtis Title :Tiger Tony Curtis (September 1, 1962) Medium : mixed media, impasto oil and applied wood fragments on canvas Year of Work 1962 Size Height 59.2 in.; Width 59.2 in. / Height 150.5 cm.; Width 150.5 cm. Misc.Signed Sale of Julien's Auctions: Saturday, September 17, 2011 [Lot 00324] Property from the Estate of Tony Curtis reproduced Catalogue Raisonne John Levee Estimate 4,000 - 6,000 USD |
| The Curtis Estate auction features property spanning from his World War II Naval stint through the first decade of the 21st century. Fine art highlights coming to the block include the Andy Warhol Some Like it Hot Shoe, given to Curtis as a gift by the artist (est $20,000/30,000), three drawings by Balthus (two est $25,000/35,000 and one est $30,000/40,000), 4 paintings from the expressionnist artist John Harrison Levee (1 from the 50's and 3 from the 760's) est.$4000-$6000, a Maurice Denis oil on canvas study for the Baptism of Christ Mosaic at the Church of Saint Paul in Geneva, Les Ondes, (est $20,000/30,000), ceramics and prints by Picasso, Braque, and Chagall, a fine collection of 20th century American, British, and European paintings, and many selections from Tony Curtis’s own secondary career as an artist, including paintings, drawings, prints, ceramic vases, and a tapestry. Also available for the first time are a selection of assemblage shadowboxes, a type of artwork very personal to Curtis and never before exhibited or sold to the public, although these items were occasionally bestowed as gifts upon friends and family. |
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John Harrison Levee July III, 1965 oil on canvas 1965 Hauteur 51,5 in.; Largeur 38 in. / Hauteur 130,8 cm.; Largeur 96,5 cm. Signed Vente de Julien's Auctions: samedi 17 septembre 2011 Lot 00326 Property from the Estate of Tony Curtis, reproduced Catalogue Raisonne John Levee |
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| John Harrison Levee Titre June V oil on canvas 1967 Hauteur 39 in.; Largeur 30 in. / Hauteur 99,1 cm.; Largeur 76,2 cm. Signed, Inscribed Julien's Auctions: samedi 17 septembre 2011 [Lot 00325] Property from the Estate of Tony Curtis, reproduced Catalogue Raisonne John Levee Estimation 4 000 - 6 000 USD |
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| John Harrison Levee Picnic oil on canvas 1950 Hauteur 25,2 in.; Largeur 36,2 in. / Hauteur 64,1 cm.; Largeur 92,1 cm.Signed Julien's Auctions: samedi 17 septembre 2011 [Lot 00327] Property from the Estate of Tony Curtis, reproduced Catalogue Raisonne John Levee Estimation 3 000 - 5 000 USD |
The Estate of Tony Curtis Exhibition:Tuesday, September 6th – Friday, September 16th Auction Info.9665 Wilshire Boulevard
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