Entertainment Memorabilia

Bonhams is the only International auction house holding regular Entertainment Memorabilia sales in both the United Kingdom and United States of America. Our newly expanded global team has a combined Specialist knowledge of over 100 years in this expanding field.

These dedicated sales include an array of vintage film and concert posters, autographs, unseen photograph archives, animation artwork, props, musical instruments, costume and other memorabilia relating to some of the most prominent actors, musicians and entertainers of the Twentieth Century. The Film and Television aspect of the sales includes important movie posters, memorabilia associated with major stars and iconic productions including Marilyn Monroe, James Bond, Star Wars and Doctor Who. The Popular Music Memorabilia section of our sale offers collectors the opportunity to acquire pieces relating to legends such as The Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, Eric Clapton, Queen and Michael Jackson.

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Future Past
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An American fine silver sculpture of a seated nude: Serenity by Ramon Parmenter, Eugene, OR, 20th century
A diamond and 18k yellow gold, emerald necklace, commercial quality
A diamond and emerald necklace, commercial quality
12 - 13 May 2013 Los Angeles Auction 20965
Period Art & Design including Jewelry
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The literary archive of Milton Berle
Milton Berle's Joke File
Ten commandments tablets used in original film
5 May 2013 Los Angeles Auction 20984
Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art
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Sunset Strip Music Festival Autographed Guitar
Festival Guitar Collaborative guitar
There's Something Happening Here Juliana Martinez
22 Feb 2013 Los Angeles Auction 21265
Gibson GuitarTown on the Sunset Strip Charity Auction
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George Harrison's black leather jacket, circa 1960,
George Harrison: A pair of George Harrison's 'Beatle' boots, circa 1964,
An Antoria acoustic guitar used by The Quarry Men, 1950s, and a letter from Paul McCartney,
12 Dec 2012 London, Knightsbridge Auction 19801
Entertainment Memorabilia
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A CHARLES CHAPLIN DERBY HAT AND BAMBOO CANE, WITH LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY FROM MAMMOTH CAVE WAX MUSEUM
A FRAMED FOUR PANEL CHARLES SCHULZ PEANUTS DAILY ORIGINAL DRAWING. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED.
A JOHN LENNON HAND WRITTEN ONE PAGE LETTER TO ALLEN GINSBERG, ALONG WITH NUDE PORTRAITS OF JOHN AND YOKO, WITH ENVELOPE.; ALONG WITH AN ALLEN GINSBERG HAND WRITTEN 1/2 PAGE LETTER TO RALPH GINZBURG.; AND A TYPED COPY OF A LETTER TO JOHN LENNON FROM RALPH GINZBURG.
18 Nov 2012 Los Angeles Auction 20085
Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art
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Freddie Mercury's black and white harlequin stage costume, 1970s,
The Beatles & others -The archive collection of Pierre Vandeputte-Manevy and Doreen Spooner a collection of approx 70 original black and white photographs
A rare autographed copy of 'Day Tripper'/'We Can Work It Out', with a related taped interview with the Beatles, 1965,
3 Jul 2012 London, Knightsbridge Auction 19800
Entertainment Memorabilia
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A Jerry Garcia-owned custom Alembic electric guitar, "Lucky Number 13"
An original Jimi Hendrix painting
9 Early Photos from the Muppet Show
24 Jun 2012 Los Angeles Auction 20007
Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art
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A Jerry Garcia stage-played, acoustic guitar made by Takamine, ca. 1985. Includes case, Garcia's strap, pick and 2 discs, featuring the guitar on the covers.
Grateful Dead "Skull and Lightning" banner, used by Bill Graham at Winterland
Jerry Garcia's American Beauty Platinum album, given by Jerry to his daughter, Annabelle
8 May 2012 San Francisco Auction 20158
Visions of Garcia
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Vik Muniz Elizabeth Taylor (from the Diamond divas series), 2004 cibachrome print mounted on aluminum 4 from the edition of 10 plus 4 Artist's Proofs 40 x 30in
Former property of Cher, 2005 Bentley Continental GT, Chassis no. SCBCE, with CHER vanity plates
Richard Pettibone (American, born 1938) Andy Warhol, Flowers, 1964, 1965 8 1/4 x 6 1/4in (21 x 15.9cm)
23 Jan 2012 Los Angeles Auction 20105
The Collection of Dr. Arnold Klein
A palm frond fossil, Eocene period (55 million years ago),
A pair of Bardin terrestrial and celestial library globes, English, mid 19th century,
Isambard Kingdom Brunel - a rare and comprehensive set of architect's drawing curves, circa 1850,
A George Adams Snr. shagreen covered telescope on brass stand, for inclusion in Gentlemans Library sale Jan 2012
18 Jan 2012 London, New Bond Street Auction 19619
Gentleman's Library Sale
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A Martin 000-28 EC Eric Clapton signature model acoustic guitar, formerly owned by Eric Clapton,
A Jimi Hendrix jacket/cape, 1967,
A signed publicity photograph of the Beatles, 1963,
15 Dec 2011 London, Knightsbridge Auction 19037
Entertainment Memorabilia
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Frank Sinatra Signed Abstract Painting, 1990s
Walt Disney Hungry Hobos, 1928, the only known copy of the film previously recorded as lost, featuring Oswald The Lucky Rabbit and Peg Leg Pete,
Tracing paper sketches by Mentor Huebner for Planet of the Apes
14 Dec 2011 Los Angeles Auction 19431
Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art
A unique gold £5 coin in Royal Mint Box, part of the John Lennon limited edition
A unique gold £5 coin in Royal Mint Box, part of the John Lennon limited edition
Thunderbirds: a Lady Penelope puppet,
Photographs of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, taken during John's so-called 'Lost Weekend' in 1974,
29 Jun 2011 London, Knightsbridge Auction 19036
Entertainment Memorabilia
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Bullwhip, Raider's of the Lost Ark. With letter of provenance from Kit West. Used in SPFX. 1 of 6 used in stunt sequences.
Norma Shearer's Marie Antoinette albums
Norma Shearer Louis Vuitton shoe trunk
26 Jun 2011 Los Angeles Auction 19045
Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art
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Cult- original airbrushed artwork.
Stanley Mouse: Grateful Dead - One More Saturday Night,
A Grateful Dead first printing concert poster signed by Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse, 1966
10 Mar 2011 New York Auction 19227
Rock & Roll Art
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A 1948 Gibson L-5P, Serial No. A2597,
Zemaitis Electric guitar, Serial No. E. Clapton?,
Martin D-28 12 string, Serial No. 1279975,
9 Mar 2011 New York Auction 19226
The Eric Clapton sale of Guitars and Amps in aid of the Crossroads Center
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Guild F-47 steel string acousticincluding two letters of authenticity by previous owener Robert Fleischman
An historic set of photographs of U2 at the Stella Ballroom, Limerick, Ireland during the Limerick Civic Week Pop '78 Competition, 17th March 1978,
Pete Townshend - the first guitar he every played as a boy - Radiotone circa 1935 - in black canvas case with associated paperwork
15 Dec 2010 London, Knightsbridge Auction 17974
Entertainment Memorabilia
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A Charles Schulz Peanuts daily
A Charles Schulz Peanuts daily
A Hattie McDaniel personally-owned 'presentation copy' script signed and gifted to her by David O. Selznick from "Gone With The Wind"
13 Dec 2010 Los Angeles Auction 18410
Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art
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A Liverpool Airport notice autographed by the Beatles,
A complete Tardis prop, circa 2005 - The Ninth Doctor
A rare autographed copy of 'The Beatles Hits' EP, 1963,
23 Jun 2010 London, Knightsbridge Auction 17973
Entertainment Memorabilia
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Gustav Tenggren watercolor of a street scene from "Pinocchio"
Peanuts Daily (1979)
Peanuts daily (1991)
13 Jun 2010 Los Angeles Auction 18245
Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art
A Walt Disney celluloid from "Pinocchio"
A Walt Disney celluloid from "Pinocchio"
A Charles Schulz Peanuts daily
A Walt Disney celluloid from "Sleeping Beauty"
20 Dec 2009 Los Angeles Auction 18251
Animation Art
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A "Three Stooges" huge group of folded one-sheet film posters, 1950s-1960s
Painted backdrop for Gone with the Wind
A large group of "animation" one-sheet folded film posters, 1940s-1950s
20 Dec 2009 Los Angeles Auction 17544
Entertainment Memorabilia
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The original album cover artwork by Ray Lowry for 'London Calling' by the Clash,
Michael Jackson's trademark hat and shoes, as worn for the TV special, 'Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration', 2001,
An autographed issue of 'The Beatles Book' fan club monthly magazine,
16 Dec 2009 London, Knightsbridge Auction 16905
Entertainment Memorabilia
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Christopher Lee as Dracula from Dracula (aka Horror of Dracula), 1958
Lawrence of Arabia, Columbia Pictures, 1962,
Rowan Atkinson from Blackadder II, 19864
16 Jun 2009 London, Knightsbridge Auction 16808
Entertainment Memorabilia including items from the Angels Collection of Television & Film Costumes
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Led Zeppelin: John Bonham's Chinese gong,
A Charles Schulz Peanuts daily
A John Lennon and others likely never-before-heard recording, 1974
14 Jun 2009 Los Angeles Auction 17108
Entertainment Memorabilia including The Peter Golding Collection of Rock and Roll Art and Animation Art
Hilary Duff Robyn Rhodes Gemstone Necklace
Hilary Duff Robyn Rhodes Gemstone Necklace
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Alicia Keys Robyn Rhodes Smokey Quartz Necklace
Charlize Theron Robyn Rhodes three strand pendant necklace
28 May 2009 Los Angeles Auction 17651
Stars For A Cause
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A Marilyn Monroe signed 'United States of America Department of Defense' identification card, 1954
A Marilyn Monroe letter handwritten to Joe DiMaggio, probably 1962
A Touchstone Pictures prop of the mayor’s hearse from “Nightmare Before Christmas”
21 Dec 2008 Los Angeles Auction 16151
Entertainment Memorabilia
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1967 Lambretta Li150 Series 3,
Dr. Who: Jon Pertwee's jacket from 'Planet Of The Daleks', 1973,
A concert poster for the Rolling Stones at the Gaumont, Hanley, Friday, 25th September 1964,
25 Nov 2008 London, Knightsbridge Auction 15844
Entertainment Memorabilia including "The Private World of Spike Milligan"
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A Rock Scully metal attaché case used to transport important items for The Grateful Dead while on to
A Pig Pen-owned 'Can You Pass the Acid Test' telephone pole poster, January 22, 1966 (?)
A John Kahn Fender Precision Bass used extensively on stage with Jerry Garcia and in recording sessi
5 Oct 2008 San Francisco Auction 16607
More Skeletons from the Closet
George Formby's Abbott 'Monarch' banjolele,
George Formby's Abbott 'Monarch' banjolele,
Sir Elton John's Steinway No.421840 Grand Piano (circa 1971)
John Lennon/Ringo Starr: a Honda 160Z 'Monkey Bike', circa 1970,
18 Jun 2008 London, Knightsbridge Auction 15801
Entertainment Memorabilia
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A Jefferson Airplane original painting created by artist Ron Cobb for their album jacket "After Bathing at Baxter's," 1967
A John Lennon and Neil Aspinall signed contract for "Yer Blues," 1968
A massive collection of vintage black and white photographs of nude models, 1940s-1950s
16 Jun 2008 Los Angeles Auction 16091
Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art
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Rick Griffin: Grateful Dead - 'Without A Net' 1990 European Tour,
Stanley Mouse & Alton Kelley: Grateful Dead - Terrapin Station,
Michael English & Nigel Waymouth (aka Hapshash And The Coloured Coat): Jimi Hendrix Experience at the Fillmore Auditorium NYC, 1968,
14 May 2008 New York Auction 16257
The Peter Golding Collection of Rock & Roll Art
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A note from George Harrison to his father,
Tony & Cherie Blair Spitting Image Puppets
The original draft design for the 'Rubber Soul' album cover lettering, 1965,
15 Jan 2008 London, Knightsbridge Auction 15765
Entertainment Memorabilia
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A Marilyn Monroe/Norma Jeane Dougherty first contract from 20th Century Fox relating to her work, her name change, and her termination, signed four times, 1946
A Tyrone Power painting by Claire Trevor, 1958
Approximately 231 Walt Disney rough sequential drawings from “Bambi”
9 Dec 2007 Los Angeles Auction 15427
Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation & Illustration Art
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An important collection of twenty-seven Motown artists signed contracts, relating to 1960's and 1970's television appearances, including signatures of The Supremes and Marvin Gaye, together with a collection of Motown artists autographed sheet music,
Sullivans Travels US Three Sheeet Poster
An RIAA 'Gold' award for the single "California Dreamin'" by The Mama's and The Papa's, U.S., white matte, named to "John Phillips",
5 Dec 2007 London, Knightsbridge Auction 15243
The David Gest Collection of Entertainment Memorabilia
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The Man with the Golden Gun 1974 Replica Walther PPK
A Christopher Reeve costume from 'Superman', 1978,
Star Wars 1977 A prototype Stormtrooper helmet
20 Jun 2007 London, Knightsbridge Auction 15242
Film and Rock & Roll Memorabilia
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Carl Barks Hands off My Playthings
A Marilyn Monroe signed photograph
Another Rainbow AP "Embarassment of Riches"
4 Jun 2007 Los Angeles Auction 15284
Entertainment Memorabilia including Property from the Estate of Carl Barks
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A Jerry Garcia electric guitar by Travis Bean, circa 197??
Doug Irwin guitar made for Jerry Garcia circa 1971 and case
A Jerry Garcia acoustic guitar by Alvarez-Yairi and Modulus, 1991
8 May 2007 San Francisco Auction 15537
Life on the Golden Road with the Grateful Dead: The Ram Rod Shurtliff Collection
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Obi Wan Kenobi's cloak, from Star Wars, 1977, as worn by Alec Guiness,
A Dinner Jacket worn by Sean Connery in Thunderball
A tweed jacket, trousers and hat, from Indian Jones and the Last Crusade, as worn by Sean Connery,
6 Mar 2007 London, Knightsbridge Auction 15337
The Angels Star Collection of Film & TV Costumes
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The Outlaw
An impressive collection of signed movie star photographs, 1930s
A Charlton Heston costume from "Ben-Hur"
17 Dec 2006 Los Angeles Auction 14034
Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art
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John Lennon: a hat worn for the last official Beatles photo shoot, 1969,
Thunderbirds 1965-66 Original painting Thunderbird 3 Concept.
Unpublished photographs of the Beatles, taken during filming for the BBC TV documentary, 'The Mersey
22 Nov 2006 London, Knightsbridge Auction 13643
Rock and Roll and Film Memorabilia
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An autographed 'Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club band' record sleeve, 1967,
John Lennon: an important letter, written in response to an article about the Beatles in 'The New York Times'
'The Beatles' (White Album) No.0000003, 1968,
24 May 2006 London, Knightsbridge Auction 13576
Rock and Roll and Film Memorabilia
To be sold to benefit The Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.The Dalek Supreme (aka The
To be sold to benefit The Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.The Dalek Supreme (aka The
You Only Live Twice
The original maquette for "Bob the Builder", kindly donated by Peter Orton,
16 - 17 Nov 2005 London, Knightsbridge Auction 11808
Rock n' Roll & Film Memorabilia including James Bond
Judy Garland's Dressfrom "Wizard of Oz"
Judy Garland's Dressfrom "Wizard of Oz"
John Lennon's lyrics for 'Revolution', 1968,
A letter from John Lennon to his father, Alfred, 1967,
27 Apr 2005 London, Knightsbridge Auction 11707
Rock & Film Memorabilia
An Olympic gold medal from the 1952 Helsinki Olympics
An Olympic gold medal from the 1952 Helsinki Olympics
The Godfather (Parts 1 and II)
21 Nov 2004 Los Angeles Auction 13055
Collectors' items
Freddie Mercury Costume & Letter
Freddie Mercury Costume & Letter
Captain Scarlett And The Mysterons: an original Captain Black puppet head,
An autographed copy of the album 'A Hard Day's Night', 1964,
16 Nov 2004 London, Knightsbridge Auction 11386
Rock and Roll and Film Memorabilia
The original 'Chest Burster' from 'Alien', 20th Century Fox, 1979,
The original 'Chest Burster' from 'Alien', 20th Century Fox, 1979,
A Grammy award for the album 'The Concert For Bangla Desh',
An autographed copy of the album 'Please Please Me', 1963,
13 Jul 2004 London, Knightsbridge Auction 11289
Rock and Roll and Film Memorabilia
'A Hard Day's Night' Souvenir Programme autographed by The Beatles Odeon Cinema, Liverpool, July 10t
'A Hard Day's Night' Souvenir Programme autographed by The Beatles Odeon Cinema, Liverpool, July 10t
A 'Beatles For Sale' album autographed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr 1964-1965
Autographs of The Beatles 1963
18 Nov 2003 London, Knightsbridge Auction 10385
Entertainment
A demonstration single for The Beatles 'Love Me Do/'P.S. I Love You' autographed by Paul McCartney
A demonstration single for The Beatles 'Love Me Do/'P.S. I Love You' autographed by Paul McCartney
Autographs of The Beatles Twickenham Film Studio's, 1960's album 10.5 x 12 cm. the vendor's father w
Stuart Sutcliffe's sketch book for admission to the Royal College of Art Liverpool College of Art, d
29 Jul 2003 London, Knightsbridge Auction 10334
Entertainment
8 Apr 2003 London, Knightsbridge Auction 10149
Entertainment, Pop & Rock
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A Lenci doll in a blue and white checkered outfit.
A Lenci girl in a yellow and green outfit.
A Rudolph Valentino Lenci Doll. 29".
a Collection of Old Cottage Dolls. (Approx.73 Dolls)
A Lenci doll in Alpine Skier outfit. 18".
A Lenci Sporting doll with tennis racket. 17".

Highlights from past auctions

George Harrison: A pair of George Harrison's 'Beatle' boots, circa 1964,
Sold for £61,250 inc. premium
George Harrison / The Beatles: A pair of George Harrison's signature 'Beatle' boots, circa 1964,
An original Jimi Hendrix painting
Sold for US$ 40,000 inc. premium
An original Jimi Hendrix painting
A unique gold £5 coin in Royal Mint Box, part of the John Lennon limited edition
Sold for £72,000 inc. premium
To be sold on behalf of the Alder Hey 'Imagine' Appeal, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool - A unique John ...
An Antoria acoustic guitar used by The Quarry Men, 1950s, and a letter from Paul McCartney,
Sold for £43,250 inc. premium
The Quarry Men/ Paul McCartney: An Antoria acoustic guitar used by The Quarry Men, 1950s, with a letter from Paul ...

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