John Raitt Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOHN RAITT
Biography
From the 1930s until the end of the century, JOHN RAITT made pencil drawings of famous persons, and then mailed the drawings to the subject with a request that they be autographed for him.
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JOHN RAITT and PEARL BAILEYSecretarially signed transmittal letter from Bailey, declining to sign an original pencil portrait because it makes her look unhappy. Artist John Raitt has signed the artworkCollection including: 1)Original Art signed: "JRaitt", 5½x8½ pencil portrait of Bailey. Two horizontal folds.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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JOHN RAITT and JOEY BISHOP COLLECTIONOriginal portrait of Bishop, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Including a letter from the artist Collection: 1) Original Art signed: "Joey Bishop", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Two horizontal folds. Otherwise, fine condition.Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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JOHN RAITT and FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEWOriginal portrait of Bartholomew, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "With best wishes to/Mr. John Raitt from/Freddie Bartholomew/Feb. 14th 1936/Very nicely done!", "J Raitt". B/w, 5½x8½, Printed caption affixed at lower edge.Sale Price $396.00
$440.00
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JOHN RAITT and JESSE JACKSONOriginal portrait of Jackson, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "John-/Peace & Freedom,/Jesse L Jackson/10/17/86", 5x8. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt". An ordained Baptist Minister and Civil Rights activist, Jesse L.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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JOHN RAITT and BILL "BOJANGLES" ROBINSON Original portrait of Robinson, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both Original Art inscribed and signed: "In appreciation to a real/artist - John E. Raitt/With sincere good/wishes always/Bill Robinson/1942", 6x8.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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JOHN RAITT and EDDY ARNOLDOriginal portrait of Arnold, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art signed: "Eddy Arnold/1987", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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JOHN RAITT and ALAN JACKSON Original portrait of Jackson, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To/John/Yeehaw!/Alan Jackson", 5x8. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt". Singer/songwriter Alan Jackson (b.Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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JOHN RAITT and ALICE FAYEOriginal portrait of Faye, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "Happiness Always/to John Raitt/Alice Faye", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "J Raitt".Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JOHN RAITT and ALICE FAYEOriginal portrait of Faye, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To/John Raitt/My Best Wishes for/your Happiness/Always,/Alice Faye", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "J Raitt". Captioned at lower margin (2 surfaces).Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JOHN RAITT and ALICE FAYEOriginal portrait of Faye, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both Original Art inscribed and signed: "To/John Raitt/Best Wishes/Alice Faye", 6x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "J. Raitt".Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JOHN RAITT and ALICE FAYEOriginal portrait of Faye, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To/John Raitt/Best Wishes/Alice Faye", 5½x8¼. Color pencil drawing also signed by the artist "J Raitt".Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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JOHN RAITT and ART CARNEYOriginal portrait of Moore, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To John Raitt/With all good wishes/and thank you/Art Carney", Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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JOHN RAITT and BARBARA MANDRELLOriginal portrait of Mandrell, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To John/love/Barbara Mandrell", 5x8. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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JOHN RAITT and BARBARA WALTERS Original portrait of Walters, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To John/With my/warmest wishes,/Barbara /Walters", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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JOHN RAITT and BETTY FURNESS Original portrait of Furness, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed signed: "Best Wishes/To/John/Betty Furness", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $396.00
$440.00
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JOHN RAITT and BETTY WHITEOriginal portrait of White, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To John-/Many thanks!/Betty White", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JOHN RAITT and BILLY GOODMAN Drawing of Goodman by artist John Raitt, shown wearing a Red Sox Uniform, signed by both! Original Art in inscribed and signed: "Good luck, John/Bill Goodman". Also signed by the artist: "Raitt". B/w, 5½ x 8½.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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JOHN RAITT and BOB DENVEROriginal portrait of Denver, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "Hi John!/It's a real good/likeness./Good Luck!/Bob Denver/'Maynard'/'Gilligan'/'Rufus'", 5x8. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "JRaitt".Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JOHN RAITT and BOB NEWHARTOriginal portrait of Newhart, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To John/Thanks/Bob/Newhart", 5x8. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt". Originally a standup comic whose first record album sold 1.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JOHN RAITT and BUCK JONESOriginal portrait of Jones, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To/John Raitt/Best Wishes/Buck Jones", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "J Raitt". Captioned at bottom margin (2 surfaces).Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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JOHN RAITT and BURT REYNOLDSOriginal portrait of Reynolds, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To My Friend John/Warm Wishes/always/Burt Reynolds", 5x8. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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JOHN RAITT and CAROL BURNETTOriginal portrait of Burnett, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "For John/Love Carol Burnett", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt". Carol Burnett (b.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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JOHN RAITT and CAROL BURNETT Original portrait of Burnett, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "For John/love Carol Burnett", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt". Carol Burnett (b.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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JOHN RAITT and CONNIE SMITH Original portrait of Smith, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To John/Thanks so much!/Love You!/Connie Smith", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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JOHN RAITT and CORNELIA OTIS SKINNER Original pencil drawing of Skinner, also signed by the artist, John Raitt Original Art inscribed and signed: "To John E. Raitt,/with every good wish,/Cornelia Otis Skinner", 5½x8. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "J. Raitt".Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JOHN RAITT and DAN DURYEAOriginal portrait of Duryea, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "Very good, John./My best to you/Dan Duryea", 5x8. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JOHN RAITT and DANNY THOMASOriginal portrait of Thomas, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "John:/Thank you for the compliment,/Danny Thomas", 5x8. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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JOHN RAITT and DEANNA DURBINOriginal portrait of Durbin, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To John/With best wishes/Deanna Durbin", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "J Raitt".Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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JOHN RAITT and DIAHANN CARROLL Original portrait of Carroll, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "For John-/My best wishes,/Diahann Carroll", 5x8. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JOHN RAITT and DICK CLARKOriginal portrait of Clark, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art inscribed and signed: "To John/Best Wishes/Dick Clark", 5½x8½. Pencil sketch, also signed by the artist "Raitt".Sale Price $306.00
$340.00
