Army Archerd Hollywood Walk of Fame Award

Archerd’s Hollywood Walk of Fame award. Attractive award features a hand-painted 8 x 8 tile representing Archerd’s star, signed in the lower right corner by the artist Carmine Goglia, and an engraved plaque which reads: “Hollywood Walk of Fame presented to Army Archerd on the occasion of the placement of your star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, June 27, 1984,” and bearing the engraved signature of Johnny Grant. Framed to an overall size of 10.5 x 16.5, with the original Gift of Fame Enterprises label affixed to the reverse. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Archerd’s wife stating this award comes from the collection of her late husband. In very fine condition. Goglia and his company have been designing and making these star presentations for the celebrities at their induction ceremonies since 1983. A rare offering originally obtained from Archerd’s estate. RR Auction COA.

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