Dwight D. Eisenhower is sworn in as the 34th president of the United States. Joseph Stalin suffers a stroke in early March and dies four days later. Fighting in the Korean War ends. U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Newport, R.I. Virologist Jonas Salk announces his successful test of the polio vaccine. Ian Fleming publishes his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale. Howard […]
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Treasures: Prices Realized
Frank Frazetta’s legendary career began with illustrations for 1940s “funny animal” comic books before he moved to more adult themes in comics, followed by paintings for paperback covers and rock album covers. Today, his illustrations are deservedly recognized by the fine art community. An original 1990 painting that appeared on the cover of Death Dealer […]
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Amenities: Go, Speedster, Go
Porsche’s tantalizingly gorgeous 911 Speedster concept has received the green light for production, reports Digital Trends. The sporty, two-seater (top) is part of the company’s 70th birthday bash, and the Speedster will commemorate the end of the current generation 911’s production run. “The anniversary model,” the company says, “forges a link between the very first […]
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By the Numbers: Rita Hayworth
ONE OF THE TOP MOTION-PICTURE STARS OF ALL TIME WAS BORN 100 YEARS AGO. A LOOK AT RELATED ITEMS FROM THE HERITAGE ARCHIVES 11 WIDTH in inches of photographer Bob Landry’s 1941 pinup shot showing Hayworth on her satin-covered bed. An original early print sold for $2,151 at a July 2012 auction. 21 NUMBER OF […]
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