Tricia Eaton

Amherst, NH

United States

Profile Information:

What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)

Collector, Professional Authenticator, Auction House

What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.

Classic Hollywood: Judy, Bogie, Elizabeth Taylor, Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando, Hedy Lamarr, Betty Grable, Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh

What is your level of expertise?

Professional

Why do you want to join Autograph Live?

A love of history and classic Hollywood made the decision to join my family's auction business 14 years ago a natural choice. With daily hands-on education since 2003, I've garnered invaluable insight on the collectibles industry and appraisal process from my father, respected autograph expert, Bob Eaton.

As the Specialty Director at RR Auction, my responsibilities entail overseeing the planning and production of twelve specialty sales a year from beginning to end, including: establishing the vision and marketing strategy, acquiring the items, appraising the material, and editing the catalog.

Appointed Editor in Chief of the UACC’s 50-year publication, The Pen and Quill in 2012, I've published more than a dozen articles over the course of my career, chronicling the autographs of, among others: Vincent Van Gogh, Audrey Hepburn, Truman Capote, Rita Hayworth, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

My very first signature study on Judy Garland was published in Autograph Collector Magazine in 2008, soon followed by three additional ACM cover articles on Humphrey Bogart, Steve McQueen, and Elizabeth Taylor. The highlight of my career was crafting a 50-page catalog on the Mario Puzo Archive: Featuring the Godfather Trilogy, which sold at auction in February 2016 for over $600,000.

Who can we thank for telling you about us?

Steve Cyrkin

What are your areas of interest?

Classic Hollywood and Stage

Why do you collect?

I collect for the love of owning something an iconic star put their mark on. I like to have a signature in my collection from each subject I write an article about.

What is your favorite autograph in your collection?

Judy Garland signed photograph

You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?

Judy Garland

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