James (1931) Dean Sold at Auction Prices

Undici piatti Inghilterra, Manifattura Minton, fine del XIX secolo Dipinti e firmati da James Edwin Dean (1880-1935) Per Davis Collamore & Co, New York

Porcellana. Marca: simbolo grafico con globo coronato e “Davis Collamore & Co, New York”, in porpora. Diametro cm 22,5. Conservazione: ottima Questi piatti dipinti a mano con scene di marine sono stati prodotti per il famoso importatore di porcellana e vetro di lusso Davis Collamore & Co di New York, azienda rivale di Tiffany e di Black, Starr & Frost

Vintage 1985 James Dean 1931-1955 Two Sided Jigsaw Puzzle UNOPENED

Springbok Jigsaw Puzzle PZL4410. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

James Dean Signed Framed Prints of Georgia Sites

Five colorful prints depicting southern landmarks in Athens and Savannah, Georgia, by James Dean; each pencil signed "DEAN / 2002"; matted, under glass and framed en suite in black painted wood frames measuring 18 1/2"W x 15 1/2"H: 1. "Georgia Theatre"; Athens, Georgia; glass broken in one corner---2. "Allen's"; Athens, Georgia; good condition with one small spot of foxing in lower left corner of print---3. "Globe"; Athens, Georgia; a few small scattered spots of foxing to print---4. "Grit"; Athens, Georgia; spots of foxing in lower left and right corners of print---5. Various sites in Savannah, Georgia; three small spots of foxing to print (Ref. 10)

James Dean (1931-1955) in a Scene from Rebel Without a Cause, One Black & White Photograph

James Dean (1931-1955) in a Scene from Rebel Without a Cause, One Black & White Photograph The Bill Collins Collection Week Part IV

ROLLERBALL MONTBLANC GREAT CHARACTERS JAMES DEAN LIMITED EDITION 1931

The overall shape of this writing instrument is inspired by the switchblade James Dean uses in the film "Rebel Without a Cause". The cap in precious wood is also inspired by this same scene. The pattern on the Ag 925 sterling silver barrel takes its inspiration from the engine engraving on his favourite sports car, while his famous quote "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today" is also engraved onto the barrel. This edition is limited to 1931 pieces in reference to the year of his birth. Ident Number: 117893 Rollerball Barrel: Barrel made of sterling silver with special engraving Montblanc Ink: Montblanc LeGrand rollerball refills: Mystery Black, Pacific Blue

DEAN JAMES:

DEAN JAMES: (1931-1955) American Actor. A rare vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Dean seated on a stool in a three-quarter length pose. Signed in fountain pen ink with his name alone across a clear area at the centre of the image. Attractively glazed and matted in black leather with a gold coloured trim above a black and gold engraved plaque featuring a brief biography of the actor. 15 x 23.5 overall. VG Provenance: Accompanied by the original Certificate of Authenticity supplied by the Gallery of History and bearing the printed signature of the late President, Todd M. Axelrod, with the original purchaser’s details, dated 22nd January 1995.

AR Sir Peter Blake (British, born 1932) James Dean at the Royal Albert Hall

Sir Peter Blake (British, born 1932) James Dean at the Royal Albert Hall Lenticular print, 2012, on PETG Plastic, signed and numbered 77/100 in black ink, the full sheet, 670 x 400mm (26 3/8 x 15 3/4in)(SH)

James Dean. House and Door, watercolor

(American, 1931-1955). Watercolor on paper, signed "James Dean" lr, 13 3/4 x 9 3/4, in., framed

JAMES DEAN (VA/DC/MA, 1931-)

JAMES DEAN (VA/DC/MA, 1931-) "Island Artist", gouache on paper, signed lower right, titled verso, in gold molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 27 1/2" x 34", SS: 14 3/4" x 21 1/2". Fine condition. From the former MBNA Corporate Collection.

James Dean, Jimmy's Drawing of a Bullfighter, Lithograph

Artist: James Dean, American (1931 - 1955) Title: Jimmy's Drawing of a Bullfighter Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 29/500 Size: 7.5 x 10.75 in. (19.05 x 27.31 cm) Frame Size: 11.25 x 14 inches

DENNIS STOCK (1928-2010) James Dean: A Memorial Portfolio.

DENNIS STOCK (1928-2010) James Dean: A Memorial Portfolio. With 10 (of 10) photographs. Silver prints, 8 1/2x12 inches (21.6x30.5 cm.), and the reverse, each with Stock's initials and edition notation 3/125, in pencil, and his copyright hand stamp, on print verso, and with his signature and edition notation, in pencil, on the overmat. Large folio, leatherette; the colophon also with the edition notation; contents clean, bright, and loose as issued. number 3 of 125 copies./span Penguin Books and The Viking Press, 1955; printed 1978

JAMES DEAN (VA/DC/MA, 1931 - ) - "Island Artist", gouache on paper, signed lower right, titled verso, in gold molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 27 1/2" x 34", SS: 14 3/4" x 21 1/2"

JAMES DEAN (VA/DC/MA, 1931 - ) - "Island Artist", gouache on paper, signed lower right, titled verso, in gold molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 27 1/2" x 34", SS: 14 3/4" x 21 1/2". Fine condition. From the former MBNA Corporate Collection.

JAMES DEAN (VA/DC/MA, 1931 - ) - "Monhegan Morning", gouache on illustration board, signed lower right, titled verso, in gold molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 27 1/2" x 32 1/2", SS: 14 1/2" x 19 3/4". Fine conditi...

JAMES DEAN (VA/DC/MA, 1931 - ) - "Monhegan Morning", gouache on illustration board, signed lower right, titled verso, in gold molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 27 1/2" x 32 1/2", SS: 14 1/2" x 19 3/4". Fine condition. From the former MBNA Corporate Collection.

JAMES DEAN (VA/DC/MA, 1931 - ) - "Island Artist", gouache on paper, signed lower right, titled verso, in gold molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 27 1/2" x 34", SS: 14 3/4" x 21 1/2". Fine condition. From the former ...

JAMES DEAN (VA/DC/MA, 1931 - ) - "Island Artist", gouache on paper, signed lower right, titled verso, in gold molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 27 1/2" x 34", SS: 14 3/4" x 21 1/2". Fine condition. From the former MBNA Corporate Collection.

James Dean (1931-1955) Framed Black & White Photos W/(3) Cinema Reels *One of a Kind* From: Mark Sullivan Estate

James Dean (1931-1955) Framed Black & White Photos W/(3) Cinema Reels *One of a Kind* From: Mark Sullivan Estate - This set includes three photos of James Dean. We have never seen any of these photos before. The set is professionaly matted and framed, and has three movie reels inside of the third demensional frame. There is nothing else that has ever been sold to compare this item to. A simple coffee cup belonging to James Dean sold at auction last year for over $1000! Measures: 15" x 33". Estimated retail value: $4500-$6000

DEAN JAMES: (1931-1955) American Actor. An excellent, rare vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Dean in a classic head an

DEAN JAMES: (1931-1955) American Actor. An excellent, rare vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Dean in a classic head and shoulders pose wearing a dark sweater. Signed ('James Dean') in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the background. Some extremely minor, very light smudging to a few letters of the signature. Some light overall surface and corner creasing, about VG

Three posters including Boulevard of Broken Dreams painted by Helnwein (1987), another from 1993 & James Dean 1931-55,

Three posters including Boulevard of Broken Dreams painted by Helnwein (1987), another from 1993 & James Dean 1931-55, Immortality is the only true success, photographed by Sandford Roth (1985), rolled

James Dean Signed Note

Note signed by screen icon James Dean, bearing a superb example of his autograph. Made out of Warner Bros. Pictures, the company that transformed him into a Hollywood heartthrob. James Dean (1931-1955) was an American actor, who has gone on to become a cultural icon - the ultimate Rebel Without a Cause. Due to his death at an early age, his memorabilia is incredibly rare and valuable, giving rise to the term "The James Dean Effect" This promissory note between James Dean and Warner Bros. Pictures reads: ''On May 19, 1954, I , James Dean, promise to pay to the order of Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. One Hundred and 00/100 Dollars at the Manufacturers Trust Company, 681 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York. Value received. Witness my hand and seal.'' The document features a fine example of Dean's signature in black ink at the bottom right of the note. To the left of the signature is a light Warner Bros. "paid" stamp and a set of initials. The note, which features a light central horizontal fold, is double cloth matted and framed with a photograph of Dean and measures 20" x 14½" in total. Signed when Dean was on the brink of stardom, this unique document is a fantastic piece of James Dean memorabilia.

Dean, James: Autographed yearbook page, signed

James Dean (1931-1955) was an American actor, who has gone on to become a cultural icon - the ultimate Rebel Without a Cause. Due to his death at an early age, his memorabilia is incredibly rare and valuable, giving rise to the term "The James Dean Effect". This is a superb single page from the Fairmount High school yearbook, 1949, measuring approximately 10.4" x 7.7". featuring photo portraits of 10 of that year's graduating students, including James Byron Dean (1931-1955). Signed in pencil underneath his portrait "Jim Dean". Instances of Dean's autograph where he has signed "Jim" instead of "James" are extremely rare. An early autograph from the iconic film star. Below his photograph, Dean is described as "our regular basketball guy, and when you're around him - time will fly". The right-hand page edge has some loss where it has been carelessly removed from the book, with some minor loss to the edge of Dean's portrait.

NON VENU - LOT WITHDRAWN

NON VENU - LOT WITHDRAWN DENNIS STOCK (1928) James Dean, 1955. Tirage argentique postérieur, tampon du photographe au dos. 30 x 20 cm.

Dennis Stock (1928-2010) James Dean à New York, vers 1950 Épreuve argentique postérieure, portant le cachet du photographe au verso ...

Dennis Stock (1928-2010) James Dean à New York, vers 1950 Épreuve argentique postérieure, portant le cachet du photographe au verso 30,5 x 40,3 cm

Denis Stock (né en 1928) James Dean. Fairmont,

Denis Stock (né en 1928) James Dean. Fairmont, Indiana, 1955. Épreuve argentique (c. 1980), signée à la mine de plomb au verso. 35,5 x 28 cm avec les marges. Cadre

DEAN JAMES: (1931-1955) American Actor. An

DEAN JAMES: (1931-1955) American Actor. An extremely rare vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph, the iconic image depicting Dean in a moody head and shoulders pose from his most celebrated film Rebel Without a Cause (1955) in which he starred in the role of Jim Stark. Signed in fountain pen ink at the base of the image, 'To Linda, with my best wishes, James Dean', largely across a clear area and with a perfectly legible signature. Signed photographs of the cultural icon are extremely rare as a result of his tragically early death at the age of 24 in a motor accident, and this example is particularly desirable. Some very light, minor corner and surface creasing, VG JAMES DEAN (1931-1955) Actor estadounidense. Fotografía de época, rara, extremadamente inusual, tamaño folio, firmada por Dean y con dedicatoria, la icónica imagen es un retrato del malhumorado Dean en su célebre película Rebelde sin causa (1955), en la que actuó en el papel de Jim Stark. Firmada con tinta al pie de la imagen, "A Linda, con mis mejores deseos, James Dean", en una extensa zona clara y con una firma perfectamente legible. Fotografías firmadas por este icono cultural son extremadamente escasas como resultado de su trágica muerte a la temprana edad de 24 años en un accidente de circulación, por lo que este ejemplar es particularmente deseable. Algunos muy leves pliegues en superficie y en esquina. MB.

James Dean

James Dean American actor (1931-1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash came to represent the very embodiment of the 'live fast, die young' philosophy-and elevated him to the status of a legend that remains unique in the annals of Hollywood. Rare and highly desirable bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Dean, payable to Lee Diamond Co. for $131.00, September 22, 1954. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes, a couple lightly affecting first stroke of the signature. Dean was in Hollywood around this time finishing work as Cal Trask, the troubled son of a wealthy businessman, in the film East of Eden. This very month, Eden director Elia Kazan wound up screening a rough cut of his film for colleague Nicholas Ray, director of Rebel Without a Cause, who was so impressed by Dean's on-screen presence that he offered the star the famed role. Just slightly more than a year to the day after this jewelry store visit, Dean was killed in his Porsche 550 Spyder.

Autographs: James Dean

Autographs: James Dean American actor (1931-1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash came to represent the very embodiment of the "live fast, die young" philosophy-and elevated him to the status of a legend that remains unique in the annals of Hollywood. Rare and highly desirable bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Dean, "James Dean," payable to James Dean for $20.00, February 17, 1954. Check is also endorsed on the reverse, "James Dean," above a 54th Street Tavern Inc. stamp. Dean hung out at the 54th Street Tavern and the establishment would cash his checks. The tavern is mentioned in all of Dean's biographies. A vertical fold through a single letter of first signature, cancellation holes through portion of the same signature, show-through from stamps on reverse, and a red cancellation stroke through single letter of second signature, otherwise fine condition. Dean would leave New York for Los Angeles on April 8, 1954, to begin shooting Elia Kazan's East of Eden, the role that would garner him the first posthumous acting nomination in the history of the Academy Awards.

Autographs: James Dean

Autographs: James Dean American actor (1931-1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash elevated him to the status of Hollywood legend. Sensational vintage ink signature and inscription, "To Jack, with best wishes, James Dean," on an off-white 5 x 3.25 slip. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, crease to lower right corner, last few letters of signature a shade or two light, and some mild toning to edges. More than half a century after his death, demand for any authentic Dean material far exceeds the availability.

Autographs: James Dean

James Dean: American actor (1931-1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash elevated him to the status of Hollywood legend. Fantastic vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 Floyd McCarthy photo of Dean casting a sideways gaze in Rebel Without a Cause, signed and inscribed in purple fountain pen, "To Dorothy, My sincere wishes, James Dean." In fine condition, with bottom left and upper left corner creases, faint vertical bend, some surface impressions, and tiny scratches touching his facial area. The few flaws do nothing to detract from the spectacular image or bold signature. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the James Dean Memorial Gallery in Fairmount, Indiana. Signed photos of Dean are of the utmost scarcity, and this iconic pose is one of the finest we have ever encountered.

Autograph - James Dean

American actor (1931-1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash elevated him to the status of Hollywood legend. Vintage fountain pen signature, "James Dean," on an off-white album page. Double matted and framed (without glass) with a classic photo of Dean in his leather jacket and a small name plaque, to an overall size of 17 x 23.25. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning to page and Dean's signature a shade or two light, but completely legible.

Autograph - James Dean

American actor (1931-1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash elevated him to the status of Hollywood legend. Excellent and crisp vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, "To Sunny, my best, James Dean," on a salmon-colored 5.75 x 3.75 album page, with a small clipped photo of Dean affixed to lower right corner. Archivally double matted and framed with a classic portrait of Dean, to an overall size of 14 x 21.25. In fine condition. More than half a century after his death, demand for any authentic Dean material far exceeds the availability.

ACTOR JAMES DEAN (1931-1955) AUTOGRAPH. Ink signature reading "Thank you...James Dean". On 6" w. 3 3/4" h. peach colored heavy paper...

ACTOR JAMES DEAN (1931-1955) AUTOGRAPH. Ink signature reading "Thank you...James Dean". On 6" w. 3 3/4" h. peach colored heavy paper. Reverse with remnants of a scrapbook page. Housed in a 7 1/4" w. 5 1/4" h. frame.

* Dean (James, 1931-55). Three vintage gelatin

* Dean (James, 1931-55). Three vintage gelatin silver exhibition blow up prints of James Dean by Sandford H. Roth (1906-1962), c. 1956, all scenes from the film Giant, each approx. 34 x 23cm or similar, mounted on separate boards with signature (?) of the photographer in capitals on mount beneath images, a few minor surface marks and one small split to upper margin of one photograph showing James Dean with cowboy hat and lasso, mounts a little marked and one spotted and slightly damp stained, photographer's copyright wetstamp to verso of all three boards . Roth was a personal friend of James Dean whom he had met on the set of Giant. Dean treated Sandy and his wife Beulah as adoptive parents and poignantly, Sandford Roth was in the car behind James Dean when he died in the tragic car accident. He took the famous post-accident photographs, but out of respect for his friends and family he destroyed the negatives of Dean. (3)

Autograph - James Dean

American actor (1931-1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash elevated him to the status of Hollywood legend. One-of-a-kind vintage fountain pen signature, "James Dean, Jett Rink-1955," on an off-white 3.75 x 1.5 slip originally removed from a Giant paperback book which had been signed by Dean and many of his Giant co-stars. Double cloth-matted with an impressive oversized matte-finish photo to an overall size of 37.25 x 28. In fine condition. Originally obtained at a hotel in Marfa, Texas, this signature was one of the last he signed, as Dean was killed before filming was even complete on Giant. And while Dean is rare in any form, this signature-adding the character name from his last film, and eerily, the year of his death-is particularly desirable! Oversized.

DENNIS STOCK (né en 1928)  James Dean, 1955.  Tirage argentique postérieur, tampon du photographe au dos.  30 x 21 cm.

DENNIS STOCK (né en 1928) James Dean, 1955. Tirage argentique postérieur, tampon du photographe au dos. 30 x 21 cm.

JAMES DEAN

JAMES DEAN (1931 - 1955) American film actor and handsome screen idol, Dean portrayed an anguished teenager and made only three films before his death in a car wreck at the age of 24. A very rare original lobby card for his most famous film East of Eden. Measuring 14" x 11" and printed in 1955, the card shows Dean in a tender embrace with co-star Julie Harris. Inscribed and signed at top margin: "To Bob with all my best wishes James Dean". Light chipping to margins, fold to top right corner, toning to margins and piece of tape at left margin, pin holes and silked at top chip. Still very good.

Autograph: James Dean

Autograph: James Dean - American actor (1931-1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash came to represent the very embodiment of the "live fast, die young" philosophy-and elevated him to the status of a legend that remains unique in the annals of Hollywood. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Dean, payable to James Dean for $45.00, January 29, 1954, and also endorsed on the reverse, "James Dean." In fine condition, with an unobtrusive vertical fold through a single letter of the signature on the pay line and expected cancellation holes, affecting the same signature.About a week later, on February 8, 1954, Dean debuted on Broadway as Bachir in The Immortalist, appearing with Louis Jordan and Geraldine Page. The up-and-coming star received rave reviews for his performance as a blackmailing Arab houseboy, and although Dean left the play only two weeks after it opened on Broadway-due to a dispute with the producer-the part brought him his first important recognition as an actor. It also captured the attention of Elia Kazan, who was casting a movie treatment of John Steinbeck's novel, East of Eden.

Autograph - James Dean

Autograph - James Dean American actor (1931 - 1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash came to represent the very embodiment of the "live fast, die young" philosophy - and elevated him to the status of a legend that remains unique in the annals of Hollywood. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Dean, "James Dean," payable to Studio Drug for $10.00, September 25, 1954. In fine condition, with cancellation holes and crease to lower left and some scattered light show-through from stamps on reverse, and a small red pencil cancellation touching the last letter of the signature. Dean was in Hollywood around this time finishing work as Cal Trask, the troubled son of a wealthy businessman, in the film East of Eden. This very month, Eden director Elia Kazan wound up screening a rough cut of his film for colleague Nicholas Ray, director of Rebel Without a Cause, who was so impressed by Dean's on-screen presence that he offered the star the famed angst-filled role. Almost a year to the day after this drug store visit, Dean was killed in his Porsche 550 Spyder. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

James Dean: American actor (1931-1955) best known

James Dean: American actor (1931-1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash came to represent the very embodiment of the "live fast, die young" philosophy-and elevated him to the status of a legend that remains unique in the annals of Hollywood. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Dean, payable to National Auto Club for $16.00, November 22, 1954. In fine condition, with cancellation holes to body, show-through from stamps on reverse, a couple of clerical pencil notations (including one of Dean's telephone numbers) to lower left, and a slight cancellation ink mark to first name of signature.More than just words, Dean's credo was an eerily prophetic way of life, and death, for Dean, whose need for speed, racing and "living on the edge" are all well-documented in many books, documentaries, and biographies. The Indiana native found that success in Hollywood afforded him the luxury of indulging in whatever pursuit he chose, with race cars-specifically, Porsches-topping the list. It's no small wonder that he would want to reserve the services of the auto club. Using his wealth to feed his hobby, Dean initially "settled" for a Speedster convertible, using a 356 Speedster on the California road race circuit. He later traded up to the new performance-driven 550 Spyder-a vehicle he planned to enter in a Salinas, California competition until he was involved in a fatal head-on cash on September 30, 1955, ten months after endorsing this check.

JAMES DEAN

JAMES DEAN(1931 - 1955) American film actor and handsome screen idol, Dean portrayed an anguished teenager and made only three films before his death in a car wreck at the age of 24. Rare T.L.S. "James Dean", 1p., 8vo., Hollywood, CA., June 11, 1955, on personal letterhead regarding his Academy Award nominated role as Cal in the film East of Eden, with the original transmittal envelope with Dean's name and address imprinted on the flap. In part: "...Thanks so much for your letter and its generous praise. 'East of Eden' was, I think, an unusual and sensitive motion picture. Playing Cal was gratifying, and praise such as yours makes me feel that it was a worthwhile undertaking. Thanks again, and all the best in life to you...". In 1953, director Elia Kazan was looking for an actor to play the role of "Cal Trask" in screenwriter Paul Osborn's adaptation of John Steinbeck's 1952 novel East of Eden. The book is the story of the Trask and Hamilton families over the course of three generations, focusing especially on the lives of the latter two generations in Salinas Valley, California in the mid-1800s through the 1910s. However, the film chose to deal predominantly with the character of Cal Trask, the rebel son of a pious, and constantly disapproving, father (played by Raymond Massey), and estranged mother, whom Cal discovers is a successful, brothel-keeping madam (Jo Van Fleet). Elia Kazan said of Cal before casting "I wanted a Brando for the role". Osborn suggested to Kazan that he instead consider Dean for the part. After introducing Dean to Steinbeck, and gaining his enthusiastic approval, Kazan set about putting the wheels in motion to cast the relatively unknown young actor in the role. On March 8, 1954, Dean left New York City and headed for Los Angeles to begin shooting. Much of Dean's performance in the film is completely unscripted, such as his dance in the bean field and his curling up and pulling his arms inside of his shirt on top of the train during his ride home from meeting his mother. The most famous improvisation during the film was when Cal's father rejects his gift of $5,000 in reparation for his father's business loss: instead of running away from his father as the script called for, Dean instinctively ran to Massey and desperately embraced him. This cut and Massey's surprised reaction were kept in the film by Kazan. He received a posthumous Academy Award nomination for this role, the first posthumous acting nomination in Academy Awards history. Written just three months before Dean's death at age 24, and a very rare example. Auction records of the past 25 years do not show a single Dean letter having been sold. Very good.

JAMES DEAN (1931-1955). American actor whose

JAMES DEAN (1931-1955). American actor whose moody, rebellious persona resonated in films such as East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause (both 1955). He died in an automobile accident but still remains a film legend. Signed original lobby card for his film East of Eden (1955) featuring a scene with his costar Julie Harris. Darkly inscribed and signed in ink at top border: "To Bob with all my best wishes - James Dean." Ink only slightly faded; light soiling; small border tear with no paper loss repaired with clear tape; light wrinkle at top right border corner with tiny crease at tip; occasional tiny border punctures; small left edge paper loss and edgewear matted out; else VG. Matted to overall 201/4"x171/4".

Dean, James Byron (1931 Marion - Cholame 1955).

Dean, James Byron (1931 Marion - Cholame 1955). Sign. Photo-Postkarte (1955) bei Kolibri-Vlg., Minden. Unbeschr. u. ungelaufene Postkarte zum Film ...denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun.

Dean (James, 1931-55). Signature in blue ballpoint

Dean (James, 1931-55). Signature in blue ballpoint pen with flourish beneath, n.d., on a small album leaf, 9 x 6 cm, see-through marks on verso carefully whited out and not affecting signature, mounted and inset in a reprod. b & w photo. of James Dean with cowboy hat with legs outstretched in a carriage, 27 x 34 cm, framed and glazed with a small authentication plaque to lower mount (1)

¤Dennis STOCK (Né en 1928) James Dean, Fairmont, Indiana, 1955 Tirage argentique d'époque

James Dean, Signed contract

DEAN, JAMES. 1931-1955. RARE SIGNED WARNER BROS. DOCUMENT. Mimeographed Document Signed ("James Dean"), 2 p, 4to, New York, NY, April 7, 1954, being an agreement between Dean and Warn Bros. Pictures, Inc. regarding the repayment of a loan of $700, light creasing and toning, staple perforations to upper left corner; together with Typed Letter Initialed of R.J. Obringer, 1 p, 8vo, Burbank, CA, April 9, 1954, on pink Warner Bros. Inter-Office stationery, to F.E. Witt, providing explication of the Dean document, light creasing and thumbing, otherwise fine. After a successful turn on Broadway in The Immoralist, James Dean was cast by director Elia Kazan in the film adaptation of John Steinbeck's East of Eden. In the film Dean plays Cal Trask, the wayward son of a Salinas lettuce farmer who fails to win his father's acceptance. Though Dean would rocket to stardom upon the release of the film, it's clear that, at this point at least, the Warner Bros. brass were not that impressed with his talents. In this document they insist on a rigid and speedy repayment schedule for the advance of $700, acknowledging the possibility that the young actor will be fired from his role. From Dean's promissory note: "This is to acknowledge that I have received from you this day the sum of Seven Hundred ("$700.00) Dollars as a loan and I have given you my promissory notes under which I am required to repay you. You are hereby authorized to deduct said sums from my weekly compensation in each of the respective seven (7) weeks that each of the aforesaid dates fall. In the event that I am not allowed to continue to render my services in the role of 'Cal' in the motion picture tentatively entitled 'EAST OF EDEN' and you are required to compensate me for the minimum ten (10) weeks of employment referred to in paragraph 4A of our agreement dated April 7, 1954, you are hereby authorized to deduct from such payment any sums due and unpaid for under the aforesaid promissory notes and loan." The document also notes that, if he is fired, Dean will be responsible for repaying his travel expenses to California as well.