$7,000
318. Thurston, Howard. Howard Thurston’s Dressing Room Door Sign. American, ca. 1927. Fiber-board-type signed bearing the name “Howard Thurston” in metallic silver on a blue metallic background. A letter of provenance accompanying the sign states, “This was obtained from Thomas Chew Worthington…Thurston would hang this little sign on his dressing room door in theatres…as a good luck charm according to Thomas Chew Worthington III.” Sign 9 ½ x 1 ¾”. Framed with conservation glass and a photo of Thurston to an overall size of 16 ½ x 23”. Not examined out of frame.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26