2020 Late December Auction Closing January 3
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/3/2021
Offered is a lot of three famous figures from the world of business (specifically, automobiles) and movies, including John DeLorean, Roger B. Smith and Jane Russel. The first item in this lot is a Roger B. Smith signature in blue marker on a June 17, 1983 typewritten letter on General Motors 7¼ x 10½-inch letterhead. Smith was the chairman and CEO of General Motors from 1981 to 1990. The second item in this lot is a John DeLorean signature and inscription in black pen on an 8 x 10-inch black & white publicity photograph of the engineer, inventor, and executive in the U.S. automobile industry, most widely known for his work at General Motors and as founder of the DeLorean Motor Company. DeLorean inscribed “To Mr. Payne with best wishes John DeLorean” in the top center of the photo. The third item in this lot is a Jane Russell signature and inscription on an 8 x 10-inch black & white photo of the motion picture actress and entrepreneur. Russell inscribed “God bless!! Jane Russell” in purple metallic marker in the lower left of the head & shoulder portrait of the star. This lot has been pre-certified by Beckett Authentication.