^Lot 179 Liberace Records Sold Awards Plaque

From the astounding career of Liberace, this is a commemorative plaque given to him by Columbia Records for 100,000 albums sold. The plaque features four small 3 1/4" diameter gold records affixed to a wooden backing and covered with a piece of acrylic, and reads: 'To Liberace In Commemoration of His Albums which sold over 100,000 copies.' (approx. 22" x 16 1/2"). This piece comes directly from a personal friend of Liberace's, as well as his personal jeweler from the last 10-15 years of his life. A letter of provenance and a color copy of a newspaper article from 1978, that showcases Liberace's relationship with The Jewelry Factory in Lake Tahoe is included. Oversized item. Additional postage required.