15 Minutes of... STARS

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	65 Sarah Bernhardt Signed photograph by Aimé Dupont, c.1901. Albumen paper print, signed in the plate by the photographer, autographed below in the margin by Sarah Bernhardt and dated 1901, 32.5 x 26.3cm. Laid down on studio presentation board. A photograph of the famous actor (1844-1923) in military costume, taken by Aimé Dupont of Fifth Avenue, N.Y. Sarah Bernhardt, a French actress, was one of the great international stage stars of her time, celebrated for her graceful movements and the bell-like clarity and rich tones of her voice. She made her acting debut at the Comedie-Francaise in 1862 in the title role of Jean Racine's classic tragedy Iphigenie. In 1880, Bernhardt broke with the Comedie-Francaise and spent the rest of her career as a successful theatre manager and independent touring star, usually leading her own company. She performed only in French, but still toured the United States and Canada nine times between 1880 and 1918. She also made numerous appearances in London and managed several theatres in Paris. She toured Australia in 1891.	$1,950
	66 Chefalo the Magician Giant Among Midgets, c.1930s Seven autographs in ink, of Chefalo (the magician), Jra March (the Czechoslovakian Giant) and five of Chefalo's "family of midgets", on a page torn from autograph book, 1p, 9.5 x 13cm. Mounted together with clipping from The Sun newspaper, Sydney. The accompanying clipping shows Chefalo and his "family of midgets" posing in height order on the roof of The Sun building with "giant" Jra March, who was 7'1" tall. "The smallest midget is no taller than 26 inches". They were the main attraction at a party in aid of The Sun Toy Fund.	$490
	67 Disney Two animation cells from Lady & the Tramp, c.1955. Watercolour, 7 x 10.5cm and 14 x 9.5cm. Original presentation mounts, with authenticity labels verso. Labels verso: This is an original handpainted celluloid drawing actually used in a Walt Disney production… The cells depict Jock, the scottie dog, and another singing (howling) dog.	Two (2) $1,250
	68 Ellen Terry Signature together with photograph. The signature on piece of paper cut from a letter, 8 x 12, n.p., May 9, 1889; the photograph by d'Arony(?), New York, albumen paper print, cabinet format, 16.5 x 10.5cm. The note inscribed "Yours truly, Ellen Terry, May 9 1889". Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928), actress partner of Henry Irving, the greatest English actress of the 19th century and one of the greatest Shakespearean actresses ever to grace the British stage. In 1914 she toured England, Australia, and America giving a series of popular lectures on Shakespeare's heroines. In 1925, Ellen Terry was made a Dame of the British Empire.	$590
	69 Elton John Signed photograph (anon), n.p., n.d. c.1970s. Silver gelatin print, 18 x 24cm. Inscribed "Happy Xmas, Elton John". The official PolyGram photograph is of Elton John and his backing group (Benny & the Jets?), c. 1980.	$390
	70 Michael Kermoyan Signed photograph (anon), c.1963. Silver gelatin print, 23.5 x 18cm. Inscribed to "Wendall. Best wishes…" Wendall was an agent. The printed inscription reads: Michael Kermoyan, who is to play the title role in the Broadway musical hit "Zorba", the exuberant, lyrical tale of a lusty Greek who teaches everyone to love dashingly." Whilst Kermoyan appeared in Camelot and The King & I and Oliver!, we can find no record of his having actually appeared in Zorba.	$590
	71 Lillie Langtry Signed photograph by B.J. Falk, [New York], 1887. Albumen paper print, cabinet format, signed by Lillie Langtry, 14.5 x 10cm. Top and bottom edges cut. The printed title below: "Mrs Langtry in 'As in a Looking Glass'", signed "Lillie" above. Lillie Langtry (1853-1929), English actress, born in Jersey and known as the "Jersey Lily", painted by Millais, mistress of King Edward VII, she had a town in Texas, USA, named after her by Judge Roy Bean, and Oscar Wilde wrote Lady Windermere's Fan for her.	$1,450
	72 Nellie Melba Autograph note signed, responding to a request for an autograph, n.p., n.d., 1p., 19.9 x 14.7cm. The manuscript note reads: Dear Miss ??, I shall be delighted to give you my signature. Yrs truly, Nellie Melba. Will this one do? Nellie Melba (1861-1931), Australian singer of renown, probably the greatest name among the legendary singers of her time. She was born in Australia, married and had a child, but abandoned her family when she decided she wanted to become a singer. She went to Paris in 1888 to study with Mathilde Marchesi. She made her debut in Brussels less than a year later, and by the age of 30 was a star in London and Paris.	$750
	73 Ignacy Paderewski Photograph by Henri Manuel, c.1930. Silver gelatin print, stamp verso, 22.8 x 16.5cm. Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941), born in Kurylowka, Poland. He became one of Poland's world renowned pianists and composers, widely praised for his renditions of Chopin. He travelled all over the world from Africa to Australia and across the European continent; crossing the Atlantic more than thirty times. He gave more than 1500 concerts in the U.S., appearing in every state and drawing the largest crowds in history at a time when the solo recital was still in its infancy. He was the first to give a recital alone in the newly built Carnegie Hall in New York. He was known for having perfected the touch that could literally make the piano sing. In addition to delighting Poland and the world with his music for over 50 years, Paderewski also became one of Poland's great statesmen. At the beginning of World War I, Paderewski founded a committee to assist the people of Poland and established branches in Paris, London and the United States. His efforts helped Poland regain her freedom after the war.	$490
	74 Nellie Stewart Signed photograph by Harold Cazneaux, Sydney, April 22nd 1931. Silver gelatin print, signed by Nellie Stewart and inscribed to Mr Eric Howell, 14 x 11.5cm, mounted on card 26 x 17cm. Inscribed "To Mr Eric Howell in gratitude and for remembrance of - April 22nd 1931 Sydney". Nellie Stewart died on 20th June 1931 (born 1861). She gave her last performance (the balcony scene from Romeo & Juliet) at Mosman Town Hall. At the height of her career she was chosen to sing an ode to Australia at the opening of the first Federal Parliament at the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings in May 1901.	$1,250
	75 Gloria Swanson Signed photograph by Ray Fisher, c.1950s. Silver gelatin print, photographer's stamp verso, signed in ink on the image by Gloria Swanson, 28 x 35.4cm. The bejewelled and glamorous American actress, Gloria Swanson (1899-1983), one of the biggest stars of the silent film era and an important fashion and style trendsetter, relaxing with a cigarette.	$490