Signature Orson Welles "Kane" Coat

April 24, 2014

"Citizen Kane is considered by many to be the best film of all time. It certainly is an extraordinary work of art by a man named Orson Welles who co-wrote, directed, produced and starred in this classic. As the character Charles Foster Kane, Welles became a newspaper tycoon, loved a sled called Rosebud and wore this fabulous fur coat that is featured in my auction on May 17th and 18th." -Debbie Reynolds

From the catalog:

Signature Orson Welles "Kane" ink coat from Citizen Kane.

Long mink coat with shawl collar and back slit. Handwritten in pocket, "O. Welles CP-3" with studio cleaning tag. The coat has been treated to preserve the natural beauty of the pelts and a new lining added (with the old one included).

Costume supervision by Edward Stevenson.

Worn by Orson Welles as "Kane" at his newspaper office writing a bad review of his second wife’s Opera performance in Citizen Kane.

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4 comments

Leon Dewayne Cozy May 7, 2014

I love furs cane’s and Hats this is truly a beautiful piece. Maxie coat nice. I remember watching the lights on the way to your home and at night going home my mother as I remember use to serve you I do have the proper documents to prove who I am Gwendolyn Bolin-perry’s Son all I want is to meet you by internet I’ve tried before but I got no response I’m a living testimony almost Drowned 3 times been through trails and tribulations like everyone has a story. I’m glad to meet you as an adult Mrs.Reynolds once again very nice Maxie…
Randy Pond April 25, 2014

Lovely Coat! I’m sure it’s not in my size but, Very Lovely!
Ed Sprinkles April 25, 2014

I want it.
Chris Seaver April 24, 2014

Ms. Reynolds, I sure would love to bid on this wonderful piece of Movie history. Alas, I can not afford to do so. I hope that whomever wins this fabulous coat displays it properly.

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