Pop Culture Phenoms: Autographs from Some of the 20th Century’s Most Famous Figures Over the years Swann has offered a number of signatures from figures who have captured the zeitgeist of their era, dominating the headlines and defining the taste and interests for those around them in one way or another. Here we take a look at some of the autographs belonging to those whose fame has withstood the test of time. Kurt Cobain Nirvana’s Nevermind compact disc insert signed and inscribed days after release by Kurt Cobain, additionally inscribed by Krist Novoselic, 1991. To be offered in our October 28, 2021 sale of Fine Books & Autographs. Estimate $40,000 to $60,000. Browse the complete list of lots on offer in our October 28, 2021 sale of Fine Books & Autographs Princess Diana Diana, Princess of Wales, a group of six autograph letters signed to Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar editor Elizabeth Tilberis, 1989–92. Sold in our March 2019 sale of Autographs for $10,400. Babe Ruth Babe Ruth, photograph signed and inscribed. Sold in our November 2017 sale of Autographs for $15,000. James Dean James Dean, photograph signed and inscribed. Sold in our February 2021 sale of Fine Books & Autographs for $8,750. Andy Warhol Andy Warhol, signature on a poster for the 1985 Warhol-Basquiat exhibition at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery, 1985. Sold in our February 2020 sale of Fine Books & Manuscripts for $3,000. Andy Warhol, autograph inscription signed, 60th birthday card, 1983. Sold in our May 2013 sale of Autographs for $7,800. Related Reading: The Making of a Portrait: Michael Halsband’s Photograph of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat Do you have a rare autograph we should take a look at? Learn about how to consign to an auction, and send us a note about your item. Share Facebook Twitter October 20, 2021Author: Kelsie JankowskiCategory: Uncategorized Tags: Andy Warhol autographs Babe Ruth Fine Books & Autographs James Dean Kurt Cobain Nirvana Princess Diana Previous Upcoming Highlights: Master Drawings—At Auction November 3, 2021 Next Upcoming Highlights: Old Master Through Modern Prints—At Auction November 2, 2021 Recommended Posts Ship’s Papers, Passports, and Privateers: Marco Tomaschett on Collectible Documents and U.S. Maritime History Autographs February 22, 2021 Fine Books & Autographs: June 17, 2021 Auction Highlights Books & Manuscripts May 25, 2021 The Signer’s Mark: Signatures of the Unlettered — Part II Autographs January 23, 2023