Gutzon Borglum Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GUTZON BORGLUM
Born: March 25, 1867 in St. Charles, Idaho Territory
Died: March 06, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois
Biography
Borglum (1867-1941), born in St. Charles, Idaho, already famous for creating the great head of Lincoln in the U.S. Capitol rotunda, was commissioned to begin work on a "shrine of democracy" in 1927. After selecting Mount Rushmore as its site, he began work on 60-foot-high heads of Presidents George Washington (unveiled in 1930), Thomas Jefferson (1936), Abraham Lincoln (1937) and Theodore Roosevelt (1939), chosen as epic symbols of America. Although the project received some federal funds, these were insufficient to accomplish Borglum's vision. Sale of articles like this one made it possible to complete this national treasure. Borglum, who developed innovative stone-working methods to accomplish the massive project, died in 1941, leaving his son Lincoln to complete the finishing details.
Film Credits
1938-Natural-Wonders-of-the-West (in person), 1994-The-Story-of-Mount-Rushmore:-America-in-Stone (Other)
Style
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GUTZON BORGLUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 172165Letter of introduction signed "Gutzon Borglum." Asking the recipient to assist a friend, the letter is written on stationery from The Army and Navy Club in Washington. Borglum, known for Mount Rushmore, penned this communication in 1941.Sale Price $1,095.00
$1,300.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 253415Letter signed "Gutzon Borglum", written on the back of a long envelope. Borglum explains he cannot send autographs, noting he has given away the good ones. Addressed to "Miss Eaton", discussing a letter he plans to save.
Sale Price $1,095.00
$1,300.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/01 - HFSID 172166Letter signed "Gutzon Borglum" discussing the beauty of spring while lamenting the rain. Dated "April 1st" and written in "New York", it contains personal sentiments and reflections on nature, spanning two pages.
Sale Price $1,350.00
$1,600.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 08/06/1923 - HFSID 16133Card signed by Gutzon Borglum in 1923, addressed to Vivian Liddle, includes a small flower drawing. It features the imprint "Metropolitan Club/Washington, DC" and is signed with the message, “Aug. 6 - 1923/Sincerely yours -/Gutzon Borglum.”
Price: $700.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 28894Card signed "Sincerely yours/Gutzon Borglum" by Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore. Borglum is noted for his work on the iconic monument representing U.S. presidents. Signature shows light smearing but remains legible. Adhesive remnants are present on the verso.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 172164Photograph of an ass-headed gargoyle, signed "A Merry Christmas to you/Gutzon Borglum", and inscribed on the verso "Ms. Eaton". Created by Gutzon Borglum, known for the Mount Rushmore project, showcasing his artistic signature.
Price: $1,200.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 226365Photo of Gutzon Borglum's sculpture of Lincoln's head, signed "Gutzon Borglum". Captioned as "Marble Head of Lincoln", it showcases his work housed in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, highlighting Borglum's contributions to American sculpture.
Sale Price $845.00
$1,000.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 171405Photograph signed by Gutzon Borglum depicts his 1910 sculpture Seated Lincoln. It includes the inscription: "Gutzon Borglum", along with captions stating its location in Newark, N.J. and his title as sculptor.
Price: $1,200.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/10/1937 - HFSID 283134Document signed by Gutzon Borglum, registering for a one-night stay in 1937. It includes the inscription "Mr. & Mrs. Gutzon Borglum/San Antonio/Texas-" and details about the stay, such as the rate of $8.00.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - INSCRIBED PAMPHLET SIGNED 1917 - HFSID 253702Pamphlet signed and dated by Gutzon Borglum in 1917, inscribed to Stanley Horka. Titled Exhibition of Sculpture/By/Gutzon Borglum/Avery Library/Columbia University/February Twenty-Eight/Nineteen Fourteen, it provides an overview of his early work before Mount Rushmore.
Price: $1,200.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED 11/1926 - HFSID 202388Card containing a small circular bust photograph of Gutzon Borglum, signed in green ink in 1926. Inscribed with a message to Mr. Rimple, referencing Shakespeare as his favorite poet. Includes pencil notations on the verso.
Price: $1,800.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 279314Bust rendering of George Washington's head, created by Gutzon Borglum, is signed on the verso as "Gutzon Borglum/Rushmore". This piece reflects Borglum's craftsmanship and was produced to help finance the Mount Rushmore National Monument's construction.
Sale Price $2,750.00
$3,250.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 346026Pamphlet signed by Gutzon Borglum, containing his speech titled Why The Mountain Memorial, is inscribed “Sincerely yours / Gutzon Borglum” in black ink. The pamphlet outlines his plea for a memorial honoring U.S. leaders, delivered on January 19, 1931.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/01/1917 - HFSID 253703Typed letter signed by Gutzon Borglum, dated November 1, 1917, expresses appreciation for "my Lincoln" and Rodin's influence. Accompanied by original mailing envelope. Letter is significant as it was written shortly before Rodin's death.
Price: $1,800.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/26/1925 - HFSID 284923Typed letter signed by Gutzon Borglum, dated November 26, 1925, expresses frustration over unpaid financial support from Curtis Freshel. Borglum discusses challenges in financing his work, hinting at his future project on Mount Rushmore.
Price: $1,000.00
