Auction details
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
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.
Auction lots (253)
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Lot 201
16
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...
Lot 202
8
Streamers Artwork, Groundplans
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Streamers. Group of original artwork and ground plans for the Long Wharf Theatre. 16 original...
Lot 203
13
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 ...
Lot 204
9
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...
Lot 205
8
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,...
Lot 206
9
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,...
Lot 207
15
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...
Lot 208
11
Equus Archive Papers, Photos
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Equus (film). Portfolio containing papers and photos related to the production. Binder with 26...
Lot 209
25
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,...
Lot 210
14
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...
Lot 211
7
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. ...
Lot 212
14
The Wiz Original Production Sketch Book
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). Original production sketchbook. Book containing original concept and...
Lot 213
14
The Wiz Costume & Production Prints, Negatives
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Wiz (film). 2 albums containing prints, photographs and negatives for various production...
Lot 214
14
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...
Lot 215
12
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...
Lot 216
14
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,...
Lot 217
12
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,...
Lot 218
20
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....
Lot 219
9
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...
Lot 220
9
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...
Lot 221
9
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...
Lot 222
10
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...
Lot 223
18
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,...
Lot 224
15
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,...
Lot 225
20
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,...
Lot 226
7
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...
Lot 227
12
Drinks Before Dinner Set Model
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Drinks Before Dinner. Set model, mixed media with cardboard, metal, acrylic and other...
Lot 228
10
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...
Lot 229
17
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...
Lot 230
20
Discomorphosis Artwork, Photos
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Columbia Disco (proposed nightclubs). 2 portfolios containing original artwork, photos,...
Lot 231
8
All That Jazz Set Model
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). All That Jazz (film). Set model, mixed media with wood, metal, cardboard, acrylic, printed...
Lot 232
9
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...
Lot 233
20
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,...
Lot 234
8
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...
Lot 235
9
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,...
Lot 236
14
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,...
Lot 237
8
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...
Lot 238
14
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...
Lot 239
10
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...
Lot 240
5
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,...
Lot 241
13
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...
Lot 242
31
Barnum Signed Record, Original Poster Artwork
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Barnum. Group of original poster artwork, ephemera. Original poster artwork, mixed media with...
Lot 243
5
Barnum Poster
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Barnum. Large advertising poster, designed by Tony Walton. 58" x 41". Stored rolled and with...
Lot 244
5
Barnum Poster
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Barnum. Large advertising poster, designed by Tony Walton. 58" x 41". Stored rolled and with...
Lot 245
5
Barnum Poster
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). Barnum. Large advertising poster, designed by Tony Walton. 58" x 41". Stored rolled and with...
Lot 246
8
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,...
Lot 247
6
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,...
Lot 248
26
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...
Lot 249
13
The Tempest Set Model
Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022). The Tempest (ballet). Set model, mixed media with black cardboard, metal, wood, gouache,...
Lot 250
13
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...
Lot 251
11
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...
Lot 252
18
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...
Lot 253
15
Hoagy, Bix, and Wolfgang Archive Papers, Photos
Hoagy, Bix, and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus (regional). Portfolio of archive materials Including photographs, partial scripts,...