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Behind the Curtain: The Tony Walton Collection - Day 1

Status:
Live auction (22 days to go)
Type:
Live auction with webcast bidding
At:
2 Frassetto Way, Lincoln Park, New Jersey, 07035. USA. tel: 862-895-5700
Date:
4th Nov, 2025
Show auction description

Behind the Curtain: The Tony Walton Collection includes more than 700 lots from the estate of theatre and film designer Tony Walton. Day one of this three day sale features items from the beginning Walton's career in the 1950s through 1980. Highlights include caricatures and sketches for Playbill, set design artwork for Walton's union exam and Conversation Piece, his first show in New York, as well as set and costume design artwork for several West End productions including Valmouth, Fool's Paradise, The Most Happy Fella and One Over the Eight. A sketchbook from Walton's first Broadway production, 1961's Once There Was a Russian, as well as costume and set design artwork for Golden Boy and The Apple Tree are also included. Scenic design artwork for Pippin, including a scale model of the set, is also among the highlights. Walton's work on film is also represented, with artwork from The Wiz and All That Jazz also featured on day one. An original production sketchbook from The Wiz containing more than 70 pieces of artwork for the film's locations and sets, and several posters designed by Walton for All That Jazz round out the first day. Willow Auction House is proud to present Behind the Curtain: The Tony Walton Collection. For more than 60 years, Tony Walton designed costumes and sets for some of Broadways most notable productions, including Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun, and Guys and Dolls. A Tony, Oscar and Emmy Award winner, he also worked on films such as All That Jazz and The Wiz, and designed for off-Broadway and regional theater productions, ballets and operas.

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Lot 201
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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Prints

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Group of 15 prints. 6 sheets of scene-by-scene breakdown photos, 4...

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Lot 202
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Lot 202

Streamers Artwork, Groundplans

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Streamers. Group of original artwork and ground plans for the Long Wharf Theatre. 16 original...

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Lot 203
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Lot 203

A Fable For Now Mobil Commercial Artwork

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). A Fable for Now (commercials). Group of 25 pieces of original artwork and prints. 6 sepia ink ...

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Lot 204
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Lot 204

Equus Stable Set Model

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Equus (film). Set model, mixed media with wood, acrylic and other materials. 18 1/8"L x 11"D x...

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Lot 205
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Lot 205

Equus Horse Skull Dagger From Opening Scene

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Equus (film). Prop from opening scene, horse head skull on a dagger. Metal dagger with leather,...

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Lot 206
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Lot 206

Equus Horse Skull Prop

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Equus (film). Horse head skull on a metal stake. Metal pole, leather, yarn, metal and leather,...

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Lot 207
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Lot 207

Equus One Sheet Poster, Lobby Cards

Equus (film). One sheet poster by Bob Peak, mounted on foam core board, 41" x 26 1/4"; with a set of 8 lobby cards featuring...

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Lot 208
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Lot 208

Equus Archive Papers, Photos

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Equus (film). Portfolio containing papers and photos related to the production. Binder with 26...

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Lot 209
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Lot 209

The Act Set Design Artwork & Photos

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Act. 17 pieces of set design artwork, various mediums including acrylic, fabric, mosaic,...

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Lot 210
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Lot 210

Studio 54 8 Pieces Interior Design Artwork

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Studio 54 (nightclub). Group of 8 pieces of original artwork, including 7 collages on black...

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Lot 211
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Lot 211

The Wiz Producer's Script Signed By Rob Cohen

The Wiz (film). Tony Walton's leather bound copy of "The Wiz" script, signed and with inscription from Producer Rob Cohen. ...

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Lot 212
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Lot 212

The Wiz Original Production Sketch Book

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). Original production sketchbook. Book containing original concept and...

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Lot 213
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The Wiz Costume & Production Prints, Negatives

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). 2 albums containing prints, photographs and negatives for various production...

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Lot 214
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Lot 214

The Wiz Photos & Research for Sets

The Wiz (film). Group of photos and research materials for the scenic design, parade float, props and other elements, including...

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Lot 215
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Lot 215

The Wiz Photos of Maquettes and Costumes

The Wiz (film). Large collection of black and white photos of The Wiz maquettes, some photos of costumes masks, and copies of The...

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Lot 216
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The Wiz 8 Costume & Scenic Design Prints, Poster

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). Group of 8 costume and scenic design prints. A set of 6 costume design prints,...

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Lot 217
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Lot 217

The Wiz 8 Costume & Scenic Design Prints, Poster

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). Group of 8 costume and scenic design prints. A set of 6 costume design prints,...

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Lot 218
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Lot 218

The Wiz Group of Scene by Scene Prints

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). Group of 44 photo prints of various sets / scenes, including many duplicates....

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Lot 219
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Lot 219

The Wiz 16 Costume Design Prints

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). Group of 16 costume design prints, from Tony Walton's original artwork. 2...

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Lot 220
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Lot 220

The Wiz 15 Costume Design Prints

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). Group of 15 costume design prints, from Tony Walton's original artwork. 2...

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Lot 221
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Lot 221

The Wiz 16 Costume Design Prints, Poster

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). Group of 16 costume design prints, from Tony Walton's original artwork. 3...

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Lot 222
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Lot 222

The Wiz 17 Costume Design Prints, Poster

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). Group of 17 costume design prints, from Tony Walton's original artwork. 2...

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Lot 223
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Lot 223

The Wiz Group of Costume / Character Prints

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). Group of 50+ prints, including 42 individual character / costume photo prints,...

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Lot 224
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Lot 224

The Wiz Cast and Crew Photos

The Wiz (film). Group of cast and crew photos of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson - Scarecrow, Diana Ross - Dorothy,...

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Lot 225
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Lot 225

The Wiz Books, Ephemera

The Wiz (film). Group of books, programs, memorabilia and other ephemera. Including 3 copies of The Wiz Book, The Wiz Scrapbook,...

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Lot 226
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Lot 226

The Wiz 2 Advance One Sheet Posters

Bob Peak (American, 1927-1992). The Wiz (film). 2 advance one sheet posters, with artwork by Bob Peak. Each 41" x 27". Both...

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Lot 227
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Lot 227

Drinks Before Dinner Set Model

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Drinks Before Dinner. Set model, mixed media with cardboard, metal, acrylic and other...

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Lot 228
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Lot 228

Paul Davis Poster Signed Drinks Before Dinner

Paul Davis (American, 1938-). Drinks Before Dinner. Large poster print, signed and inscribed in ink upper left "For Tony from...

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Lot 229
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Lot 229

Paul Davis 2 Posters Streamers & Drinks Before

Paul Davis (American, 1938-). 2 theater posters. Streamers (off-Broadway, 1976-1977), 46" x 23"; and Drinks Before Dinner...

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Lot 230
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Lot 230

Discomorphosis Artwork, Photos

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Columbia Disco (proposed nightclubs). 2 portfolios containing original artwork, photos,...

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Lot 231
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Lot 231

All That Jazz Set Model

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). All That Jazz (film). Set model, mixed media with wood, metal, cardboard, acrylic, printed...

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Lot 232
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Lot 232

All That Jazz Lobby Card, Joe Gideon Poster

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022), Philip Gips (American, 1931-2019) and Stephen Frankfurt (American, 1931-2012). All That Jazz...

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Lot 233
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All That Jazz Joe Gideon Paradise Ave Poster Art

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). All That Jazz (film). Original poster artwork for the fictional production Paradise Avenue,...

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Lot 234

All That Jazz Joe Gideon Posin' Poster Art

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). All That Jazz (film). Original poster artwork for the fictional production Posin' at the Weiner...

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Lot 235
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Lot 235

All That Jazz Joe Gideon New York Rag Poster Art

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). All That Jazz (film). Original poster artwork for the fictional production The New York Rag,...

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Lot 236
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All That Jazz Joe Gideon 5 Posters

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). All That Jazz (film). 5 printed window card posters for The Stand-Up, The New York Rag,...

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Lot 237
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Lot 237

All That Jazz Joe Gideon Nyla Poster Art

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). All That Jazz (film). Original poster artwork for the fictional production Nyla at the 46th...

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Lot 238
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Lot 238

All That Jazz Joe Gideon Lucky Lucinda Poster

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). All That Jazz (film). Poster print for the fictional Lucky Lucinda, a film by All That Jazz's...

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Lot 239
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Lot 239

All That Jazz Joe Gideon Poster Sketches

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). All That Jazz (film). Group of 14 rough sketches for the poster art for the work of the film's...

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Lot 240
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Lot 240

All That Jazz Poster Print on Wood Panel

All That Jazz (film). Poster print on wood panel. 35" x 12 7/8". Chips and losses to corners. For the film All That Jazz,...

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Lot 241
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Lot 241

Just Tell Me What You Want Contact Sheets

Just Tell Me What You Want (film). 75+ photo contact sheets, various scenes, sets, locations. Larger sheets 20" x 18". All as is...

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Lot 242
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Lot 242

Barnum Signed Record, Original Poster Artwork

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Barnum. Group of original poster artwork, ephemera. Original poster artwork, mixed media with...

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Lot 243
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Lot 243

Barnum Poster

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Barnum. Large advertising poster, designed by Tony Walton. 58" x 41". Stored rolled and with...

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Lot 244
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Lot 244

Barnum Poster

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Barnum. Large advertising poster, designed by Tony Walton. 58" x 41". Stored rolled and with...

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Lot 245
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Lot 245

Barnum Poster

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Barnum. Large advertising poster, designed by Tony Walton. 58" x 41". Stored rolled and with...

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Lot 246
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Lot 246

A Day in Hollywood / Night in Ukraine Set Model

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine. Set model, mixed media with acrylic, gouache,...

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Lot 247

A Day in Hollywood / Night in Ukraine Set Model

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine. Set model, mixed media with cardboard, acrylic,...

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Lot 248

A Day in Hollywood / Night in Ukraine Artwork

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine. Group of original set design artwork, with...

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Lot 249
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Lot 249

The Tempest Set Model

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Tempest (ballet). Set model, mixed media with black cardboard, metal, wood, gouache,...

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Lot 250
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Lot 250

42nd Street Poster / Logo Design Artwork

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). 42nd Street. Poster / logo / Playbill design artwork. Including 9 prints in various sizes, 7...

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Lot 251
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Lot 251

Hoagy, Bix, and Wolfgang Set Design Art, Reference

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Hoagy, Bix, and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus (regional). Grouping of reference materials and...

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Lot 252
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Lot 252

Hoagy, Bix, and Wolfgang Monk's Plays Artwork

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Hoagy, Bix, and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus (regional). Grouping of 11 "Monk's Plays" original...

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Lot 253
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Lot 253

Hoagy, Bix, and Wolfgang Archive Papers, Photos

Hoagy, Bix, and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus (regional). Portfolio of archive materials Including photographs, partial scripts,...

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