Fine Books and Manuscripts: Featuring Important Chicago Memorabilia
Thu, Jan 10, 2019 06:30AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 420
Gutzon Borglum Autograph and Lincoln Bust Photo Display.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Borglum, Gutzon. Gutzon Borglum Autograph and Lincoln Bust Photo Display. Framed and matted alongside an unsigned note of provenance, dated April 10, 1935, stating that the signature was obtained as Borglum came through the Rotunda to view his Lincoln sculpture: ?He borrowed my trusty pen for this autograph, after his own failed. I thanked him and he told me he would not find it hard to make Lincoln?s head from me!? Overall 12 x 9 ??.
