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The Paul Morantz Collection

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location12160 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, California, 91604, United States In Person PreviewPlease request condition reports.

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From the estate of well-known Southern California attorney and investigative journalist Paul Morantz comes an incredible collection of original animation art, illustration art, pin-up art, vintage tin toys, Disneyana, ceramics, and more. With over 1000 items, this collection contains something for the collector in all of us and is not to be missed. You won't want to miss this incredible auction.
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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An Original Campfire Painting by Burt Goodloe.21 - An Original Campfire Painting by Burt Goodloe.
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(Goodloe, 1940s-50s) An original illustration of a couple around a campfire, by artist Burt Goodloe. The humorous vignette depicts a husband and wife
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Woman in Waiting Room Original Art.22 - Woman in Waiting Room Original Art.
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(Held, 1940s) A portrait of a woman in a dentist's waiting room. The artist signed "A. Held" and used his own name for the dentist'...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d**********t for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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An Original Magazine Illustration by James Lewis.23 - An Original Magazine Illustration by James Lewis.
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(James Lewis, 1940s) An original painting by illustrator James Lewis, most likely created for a magazine illustration in the 1940s. Accomplished in Go
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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An Original Illustration Art by Alfred Sherman.24 - An Original Illustration Art by Alfred Sherman.
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(Sherman, 1940s-50s) An original painting of a woman with a feather duster by Alfred Sherman. Most likely a magazine illustration, it features a hous
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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An Original Painting of a Man & Woman at a Horse Race25 - An Original Painting of a Man & Woman at a Horse Race
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(1950s-60s) An original painting created for publication of a man and woman timing a racehorse. This was most likely to illustrate a short story in a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d**********t for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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An Original Vampira Illustration by Charlie McGill.26 - An Original Vampira Illustration by Charlie McGill.
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(Charlie McGill, 1955) An original portrait of Maila Nurmi, the 1950s TV horror hostess and star of Ed Wood's "Plan Nine from Outer Space. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V*********u for (1,400.00 + 294.00BP) = 1,694.00
 
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Original Golden Girl 1957 Calendar Art by Pearl Frush.27 - Original Golden Girl 1957 Calendar Art by Pearl Frush.
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(Pearl Frush, 1957) A beautiful original portrait painting by pin-up artist Pearl Frush (1907-1986). The artwork was most likely created for one of th
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Original "Blonde Bombshell" Painting by Arthur Sarnoff.28 - Original "Blonde Bombshell" Painting by Arthur Sarnoff.
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(Sarnoff, 1960's-70's) The original oil painting titled "Blonde Bombshell" by Arthur Sarnoff. Sarnoff (1919-2000) was a prolific N...
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Original Calendar Girl Portrait by Mayo Olmstead.29 - Original Calendar Girl Portrait by Mayo Olmstead.
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(Mayo Olmstead, 1970s) An original Commercial Calendar Portrait by Mayo Olmstead. In the mid-20th century, calendars featuring women were popular prom
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to t****0 for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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Christmas Elf Original Artwork.30 - Christmas Elf Original Artwork.
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(1930s-40s) Original illustration art of a Christmas elf under a tree with toys. This is likely for a greeting card or storybook, dating back to the 1
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Snowy the Traveling Snowman Book & Original Art.31 - Snowy the Traveling Snowman Book & Original Art.
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(Action Play-Books, 1944) A set of (19) original paintings by Elsa Garrett created for "Snowy the Traveling Snowman," with a copy of book....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to F*****l for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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"A Diary of Love" Cover Painting by Cozzarelli.32 - "A Diary of Love" Cover Painting by Cozzarelli.
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(Cozzorelli, 1950) The original painting for the cover of "A Diary of Love" by prolific pulp artist Frank Cozzorelli. Accomplished in gou...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Original "Farm Girl" Cover Art by Julian Paul.33 - Original "Farm Girl" Cover Art by Julian Paul.
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(Julian Paul, 1951) An original oil on board painting for the cover of a 1951 paperback book, "Farm Girl (Rush to the Sun) by well-known pulp a...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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A 1958 Cover Painting for "Fair Game."34 - A 1958 Cover Painting for "Fair Game."
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(1958) A cover painting for the pulp novel "Fair Game" written by Clement Wood, with a copy of the book. This is one of (3) women visible ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V*********u for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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A "No Nice Girl" Cover Painting by James Bentley.35 - A "No Nice Girl" Cover Painting by James Bentley.
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(Pyramid Books, 1959) A painting by American artist James Bentley for the cover of "No Nice Girl" by Gale Wilhelm. Accomplished in gouache...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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"The Kill" Cover Painting by Edgar Hadges.36 - "The Kill" Cover Painting by Edgar Hadges.
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(Edgar Hodges, 1959) An original cover painting for Emile Zola's "The Kill," signed by artist Edgar Hodges. This painting with applied...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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An Original Painting for "The Ladies' Maid" Book.37 - An Original Painting for "The Ladies' Maid" Book.
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(1960s-1970s) A striking original oil painting for the cover of an unknown (and perhaps unreleased) novel. A note on the back identifies this as &qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Original "Pollyanna" Little Golden Cover Art.38 - Original "Pollyanna" Little Golden Cover Art.
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(Golden Press, 1960) The original painting title stat for the cover of the Little Golden Book "Pollyanna," with a copy of the book. Accomp...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d******n for (1,300.00 + 273.00BP) = 1,573.00
 
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"Across the Pacific by Raft" Painting by Denver Gillen.39 - "Across the Pacific by Raft" Painting by Denver Gillen.
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(Gillen, 1964) An original illustration by Denver Gillen of Thor Heyerdahl's "Kon-Tiki." Gillen (1914-1975) was known for his magazine...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B******5 for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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An Original Romance Novel Cover Layout Painting.40 - An Original Romance Novel Cover Layout Painting.
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(1960s-1970s) An original cover layout painting for an unknown romance novel. Accomplished in gouache, the painted area measures 4.2"x4.8"...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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