CLA Auction 188

OLYMPIC GAMES

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Lot Symbols Description Estimate
668   AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC LEGENDS, official Limited Edition APO displays comprising signed FDCs of Shirley Strickland, Herb Elliott, Betty Cuthbert (fingerprint), Dawn Fraser, Marjorie Jackson & Murray Rose; each window mounted with print of the original stamp artwork, framed and glazed, each overall 34x46cm. (6 items) $500 - $600
669   RAELENE BOYLE, MARJORIE JACKSON & MURRAY ROSE, signatures on prints by Jamie Cooper, each window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 45x56cm. With CoAs. (3) $400 - $500
670   1956-2000 range, noted 1956 Opening Ceremony programme; 1972 Munich cloth badge; 1988 Seoul ashtray; 1996 Atlanta pin; 2000 Sydney phonecards (4) with 9 signatures including Michael Klim. (9 items) $120 - $150
671   Set of 13 Esso Olympic posters, issued for the 1972 Munich Olympiad. (13) $120 - $150
672   Australia - Coins: 1994-96 $10 "Australia's Olympic Heritage Series" Proofs set (6) in original case.  $150 - $180
673 E Australia $10 Coin - 1996 Olympic Heritage Series: Letter to Shirley Strickland de la Hunty from Royal Australian Mint, enclosing design sketch of "Shirley Strickland" dated 21.6.95; plus Royal Australian Mint information folder. Unique group.  $400 - $500
674 L 1912 STOCKHOLM, V SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Olympiska Spelens Lopningar", 16 page booklet, well illustrated with scenes from 100m, 800m, 1500m 5000m & 10000m running races. Text in Swedish, photo captions in Swedish & English, front cover almost detached. Scarce.  $120 - $150
675   1912 STOCKHOLM, V SUMMER OLYMPICS:  WILLIAM LONGWORTH [Swimming - 1912 Stockholm Olympics]: 1914 Australasian Amateur Swimming Champsionship Gold Medal (15 carat gold) for 440yds. Rare item from one of Australia's first swimming champions.  $350 - $400
676 L 1928 AMSTERDAM, IX SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Olympische Spiele 1928, St.Moritz, Amsterdam" 108 page pictorial book by Julius Wagner [Zurich, c1928] with text in German & French (some wear to covers); plus "Olympic Games 1936" magazine, issue number 13. (2 items) $100 - $150
677 L 1936 BERLIN, XI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Sommar-Olympia 1936", 112 page pictorial hard-cover book by D.Jonason [Stockholm 1936], written in Swedish.  $80 - $100
678   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Movie Poster for "The Official Olympic Games Film", window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 47x88cm. Attractive and scarce.  $600 - $800
679   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Towel, showing Olympic Rings, Torch runner & MCG, text "Melbourne 1956, XVI Olympiad", fine condition.  $120 - $150
680   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Embroidered Handkerchief, with Melbourne Coat-of-Arms and Olympic Rings, 29x29cm, superb as new condition - given out to delegates who attended Solemn Opening Speeches.  $120 - $150
681   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  BOXING: Terry Spinks (GB - 1956 Olympics gold medal winner), original photograph from his gym, framed and glazed, overall 25x32cm.  $40 - $60
682   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Unused Tickets, fully intact, for Opening & Closing Ceremonies. (2) $100 - $150
683 L 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Olympiaden Melbourne 1956", 80 page pictorial book by Glokar Well [Stockholm 1956], written in Swedish.  $80 - $100
684 L 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Olympia 1956", 82 page pictorial book edited by Tore Nilsen [Stockholm 1956], written in Swedish, regarding the Winter Olympics at Cortina d'Ampezzo & Summer Olympics at Stockholm & Melbourne. Scarce.  $100 - $120
685   1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Range with Ladies Silk Scarf; "Melbourne the Olympic City" prints (10) by Harry Hudson; Souvenir Programme; "The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956" book; also "The Complete Book of the Olympics" by Wallechinsky [1984 ed]. (14 items) $120 - $150
686 L 1956 MELBOURNE, XVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "The Official Report of the Organizing Committee for the Games of the XVI Olympiad Melbourne 1956", the definitive 760 page handbook with all the results and excellent photographs, without dustjacket, otherwise fine condition.  $400 - $500
687   1976 MONTREAL, XXI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  1976 Olympics commemorative Plates, one made by Wedgwood; other by Bing & Grondahl Copenhagen Porcelain. (2 items) $120 - $150
688   1976 MONTREAL, XXI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Canada - Coins: 1972-74 Olympic Proof Series I & III sets in special cases.  $100 - $120
689   1988 SEOUL, XXIV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  Kenya stamps: 1988 Seoul Olympics set to 10/- in marginal blocks of 10 together with Miniature Sheet, all perforated "T.D.L.R./ SPECIMEN". Ex De La Rue Archives. Great set for an Olympics collection. (Total 51) $500 - $600
690   1992 BARCELONA, XXV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  STEVEN KETTNA, Adidas weightlifting suit in Australian colours, signed with weightlifting & Olympic logos, mounted with colour photograph, framed and glazed, overall 62x91cm.  $200 - $250
691   1992 BARCELONA, XXV SUMMER OLYMPICS:  GARY NIEWAND, cycling suit, signed with cycling & Olympic logos; mounted with colour photograph, framed and glazed, overall 62x91cm.  $500 - $600
692   1996 MELBOURNE OLYMPICS BID:  "Supporting Olympics for Melbourne 1996" banner, made by Evan Evans Flags, 85x170cm.  $80 - $100
693   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  NOVA PERRIS-KNEEBONE, signature on official USA Atlanta 1996 track suit top.  $200 - $300
694   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  The following 12 prints from "The Art of Sport" folio by Charles Billich, Official Artist for the Australian Olympic Team at the Games of the XXVI Olympiad: "Frenzy", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing track and field events, signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
695   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Dancing Ball", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing basketball, signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
696   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Waterbabies", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing diving & swimming, signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
697   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Strategy", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing volleyball, signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
698   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Swingers", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing golf, signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
699   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Wavelength", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing sailing, kayaking, rowing & surfing, signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
700   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Mighty Grace", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing gymnastics, signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
701   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Love Game", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing tennis, signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
702   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Reflex", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing cricket, signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
703   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Headstart", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing football (soccer), signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
704   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Rugged", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing rugby, signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
705   1996 ATLANTA, XXVI SUMMER OLYMPICS:  "Whirlwind", limited edition print by Charles Billich, showing cycling, signed by the artist and numbered 39/249, size 63x65cm.  $500 - $600
706   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  OLYMPIC TORCH, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 78cm tall, used in 2000 Olympic Torch Relay, in original box.  $3000 - $4000
707   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  PARALYMPIC TORCH, aluminium and stainless steel, curved, 78cm tall, used in 2000 Paralympic Torch Relay, in original box.  $2000 - $3000
708   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  TATIANA GRIGORIEVA, display comprising signed action photograph from 2000 Sydney Olympics, window mounted with another action photograph, framed and glazed, overall 51x45cm. With CoA.  $180 - $200
709   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  STEVE MONEGHETTI, display comprising signed publicity card, window mounted with action photograph from 2000 Sydney Olympics, framed and glazed, overall 47x38cm. With CoA.  $100 - $120
710   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  CATHY FREEMAN, running top in aboriginal colours presented to Cathy from Brewarinna Aboriginal Cultural Museum, with several signatures and messages of congratulation, window mounted with Cathy Freeman (2) & Olympic medals, framed and glazed, overall 69x85cm.  $200 - $400
711   2000 SYDNEY OLYMPICS:  USA Swim Team, "Stars & Stripes" Bandana with 51 signatures, noted Megan Quann & Gary Hall Jr.  $200 - $250
712 L BID CITIES:  Berlin 2000 bid book presented to Kevan Gosper, with 23 signed pages including Franz Beckenbauer, Sergej Bubka, Placido Domingo, Steffi Graf & Emil Zatopek.  $300 - $400