Mecum Announces Rare And Vintage Memorabilia
Mecum Auctions, the largest collector car auction house in the world, has announced a first-rate line up of rare and vintage memorabilia from the ‘golden age’ of the Hollywood western all set to hit the auction block July 26-27. Dozens of pieces dating from the 1920s though the 1960s will be available during the upcoming Mecum Celebrity Items Auction: Celebrating the Legendary History of Hollywood in Santa Monica, CA. Focused on vintage Hollywood, music and pop culture memorabilia, all with amazing celebrity history, the auction will feature a remarkable, wide range of personal items and hundreds of rare artifacts to motorcycles, cars and more from the Golden Years of Hollywood to present day. Select items will be available online for silent auction beginning July 5 at www.mecum.com.
Highlighted items from the western collection include the John Wayne cowboy hat worn in the 1961 film “Comancheros,” a Stetson cowboy hat worn by Jimmy Stewart, and Steve McQueen's lasso used in the movie “Tom Horn.” Additional pieces from ‘The Duke’ include a cast signed hat and the jumpsuit Wayne wore in the 1966 film “The Hellfighters,” a hand-painted commemorative cup by John Wayne from the 1954 film “The Conqueror,” and original promotional posters from his film “The Fighting Kentuckian.”
A legendary pioneer in film stunts and westerns during the 1920s-1970s, Yakima Canutt is arguably one of the most famous and important figures in helping modern motion pictures become what they are today. Canutt has notably served as a stunt double to everyone from John Wayne, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and Clark Gable in “Gone with the Wind”, as well as stunt coordinator and second unit director for classics such as “Spartacus” and “Ben-Hur.” The Yakima Canutt collection features his personal saddle, cowboy hat worn throughout the 30s-40s, and his 1920s-era leather chaps.
Additional golden era western items include vintage promotional posters and rare lobby cards from classic such as the 1949 film “Streets of Laredo,” “Trigger, Jr.” starring Roy Rogers, “El Paso,” the 1946 movie “The Virginian,” “Iron Mountain Trail,” and more.
Actor and Golden Boot recipient Michael Dante (“Winterhawk”) will sell a portion of mint-condition wardrobe from various films and TV shows throughout his esteemed career, and will be present at the auction.
To consign an item or to become a pre-registered bidder at the auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
MECUM CELEBRITY ITEMS AUCTION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Barker Hangar: 3021 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405-6101 (www.barkerhangar.com)
PUBLIC PREVIEW:
Thursday, July 25, 6:00pm – 9:00pm // Friday, July 26, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
LIVE AUCTION TIMES:
Friday July 26, 5:00pm – 9:00pm // Saturday, July 27, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
* Admission: $20 per person per day, children 12 and younger admitted free
SILENT AUCTION:
Opens July 5 exclusively at Mecum.com
About Mecum Auction
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averaging more than one auction each month. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family-run company headquartered in Walworth, Wis. For further information, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
