December 17th, Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Book, Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2020
Two checks with each signed by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz respectively. The checks are both about 3" x 8" and in fine condition. The Lucille Ball check is written out to California Jewelsmiths Inc for $47.88 on January 28th 1958. The Desi Arnaz check is written out to Vaux' Restaurant for $137.67 on February 13th 1952.
Lucille Ball was an American actress, comedian, model, studio executive and producer. As one of Hollywood’s greatest icons, she was the star and producer of sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy, and Life with Lucy, as well as comedy television specials aired under the title The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour.
Desi Arnaz, was a Cuban-American actor, musician, bandleader, comedian and film, television producer and revolutionary in the creation of modern television. He is best known for his role as the witty Ricky Ricardo on the American television series sitcom I Love Lucy, where he co-starred with his then wife Lucille Ball. Arnaz and Ball are generally credited as the innovators of the syndicated rerun, which they pioneered with the I Love Lucy series.
With One Of A Kind Collectibles COA.
Lucille Ball/ Desi Arnaz Checks
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