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This sale encompasses Hollywood, sports, and music memorabilia; as well as toys, games, comics, and pop culture collectibles. Highlights include a Walt Disney letter from a newly discovered trove of material belonging to actor Chester Morris; a pair of cast and crew mugs gifted by John Wayne; an original Charles Addams cartoon published in The New Yorker; and a complete Harlem Globetrotters player-issued uniform.
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Lot 111

[WIZARD OF OZ]. EBSEN, Buddy (1908-2003). Signed Photo of Ebsen as the Tin Woodsman. [N.p., ca. 20th - 21st century].

Estimate: $150 - $300
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$80

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[WIZARD OF OZ]. EBSEN, Buddy (1908-2003). Signed Photo of Ebsen as the Tin Woodsman. [N.p., ca. 20th century]. Later printed photo of Ebsen in the Tin Woodsman costume without makeup. Signed by him at a later date in upper left corner in silver ink. 10 x 8".

Ebsen had a long acting career on stage, film, and television. Ironically, perhaps one of his most famous roles was one that he had to back away from - the Tin Woodsman in The Wizard of Oz (1939). He had a terrible allergic reaction to the silver makeup, and so couldn't continue - he was replaced by Jack Haley. This shot was most likely a test fitting for the costume. 

Condition

Lightly wrinkled, spotted. Very good. 

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