Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions
Photographs
Ansel Adams’ Winter Morning, Yosemite Valley, California is among the photographer’s most recognizable landscapes. In 1969, Hills Bros. Coffee commissioned Adams to adapt the image for a limited-edition coffee can, transforming an everyday household object into an unexpected canvas for one of America’s greatest photographic artists. The collaboration reflected the growing appreciation of Adams’ work beyond the museum and gallery, introducing his iconic imagery to millions of homes while underscoring his influence on American visual culture.
Ansel Adams Winter Morning, Yosemite Valley, California on Hills Bros. Coffee Can, 1969
Auction: August 12
Non-Sports Trading Cards
The 1977 Topps Star Wars Series 1 set launched one of the most influential entertainment trading card franchises in hobby history, arriving in June 1977 alongside the theatrical release of Star Wars. The 66-card set features character introductions, movie scenes, promotional photographs, and behind-the-scenes images from the landmark film, while card backs contain story summaries, movie facts, and puzzle pieces that combine to form larger images. Each wax pack included seven cards and one of 11 collectible stickers.
1977 Topps Star Wars Series 1 Sealed Wax Box
Auction: August 13
Animation Art
Kermit the Frog makes an enchanting appearance with this architectural ornamentation that once adorned the inner theater of Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. The recently closed attraction was Jim Henson’s final major project before his death in 1990, created in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering. This faux marble piece featuring Kermit holding a megaphone and crowned with laurels was one of several, each of which could be seen perched atop the double doors leading into and out of the main theater.
Walt Disney World® Resort Muppet*Vision 3D Original Park-Used Theater Ornamentation
Auction: August 16