One of the most thrilling auctions we’ve ever assembled. SATURDAY, December 9, 2023 12PM ET – bid with us in person, online, absentee or by phone. Gallery is open for preview Friday, December 8, from 10-5 AND auction day at 11 AM. Click here to view flipbook preview: https://publuu.com/flip-book/83345/710247 MICHAEL JACKSON, THRILLER CAMERA & PHOTOS The Hasselblad camera that captured Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album photos. And one-of-a-kind Polaroid test shots from that historic session, including the first image ever taken of Michael in the white suit. FINE ART Important paintings, prints and sculpture by Theophile Steinlen, Roger de la Fresnaye, Auguste RODIN, Peter Max, Joan MIRO, Alexander CALDER, Salvador Dali, ERTE, Yaacov Agam, Raymond James Stuart, Carl Rochling, Chan Liu-Miao, Robert Wyland and others. EXCEPTIONAL TIMEPIECES Timepieces by Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tiffany, Omega, Tudor, Tag Heuer and many others, including pocket watches and rare vintage Hamiltons. HOLLYWOOD & MUSIC HISTORY John Wayne’s personal copy of Robin Moore’s novel, The Green Berets. A stage and album worn Liberace costume. VINTAGE CIRCUS BANNERS & MEMORABILIA Several 1940s banners in the sale were featured in an episode of American Pickers (season 20, episode 19). Also scarce CDVs and photos. IMPORTANT MILITARY HISTORY Class A uniform worn by Lieutenant General William Yarborough, founder of the Green Berets. A collage of photographs of Yarborough and JFK signed by John F. Kennedy, as well as the White House pen used to sign the piece. Green Berets novelist Robin Moore’s beret and certificate of completion of Special Warfare School. ANTIQUE & MODERN FIREARMS Several dozen collectible firearms, including Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Walther, Springfield and more. (Please note: Blackwell is an FFL dealer, and all firearm sales are completed in strict accordance with Federal, state and local laws, with no exceptions. OTHER EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS Set of GEORGE NAKASHIMA chairs, Moorcroft Claremont tea set, Franz BERGMAN bronze lamp, Duncan McClellan art glass bowl, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel’s desk blotter, Chinese antiques and ceramics. PLEASE NOTE OUR TERMS REGARDING INVOICES, PAYMENTS, AND SHIPPING. When you register to bid, you agree to our terms. Online bidding available through our app, Bidsquare, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, and HiBid. Phone bids (greater of $100 or posted opening bid) and absentee bids accepted -- form is on our website. HiBid, app, in-person, phone and absentee bidders pay the lowest buyer premium of 17%. Not local? No problem – we can ship some items worldwide and provide you with a list of shippers for the other items.