Tom Culver Sale Part 1
September 18–20, 2026 · Valley Village, Los Angeles · Past sale
Tom Culver’s Hollywood collection brought together costume illustrations, entertainment memorabilia, Art Deco finds, books, records and pieces for the home. Cockatoo Estates and Quirk presented Part 1 in September 2026.
Tom was a Hollywood costumer, cookbook author and cabaret singer. The collection included Edith Head and Bob Mackie drawings, Angela Lansbury memorabilia, movie posters and designer menswear.
These photographs and video document the Part 1 collection. Items shown may no longer be available.
Costume illustrations from the Tom Culver collection.
A portrait dedicated to Tom, in a Murder, She Wrote commemorative frame.
A pair of carved guardian lions from the collection.
A closer look at the Hollywood collection
Film posters and framed artwork in Tom’s collection, recorded before the September sale.
Next chapter: Tom Culver Sale Part 2
October 2026 · Date to be announced
Find an unusual holiday gift or something special for your home. Part 2 is open to curious shoppers and collectors alike. Dates, visiting details and collection highlights will appear on the upcoming-sales page.
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