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Hit Maker: The Estate of Legendary Music Producer Richard Perry

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Hit Maker: The Estate of Richard Perry, America’s legendary music producer, offers a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into a life defined by creativity, style, and unparalleled musical achievement. Perry, whose visionary production shaped the careers of Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, and countless others, remains one of the most important figures in American music history.
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  • Richard Perry's Gold Record Pointer Sisters 'He's So Shy'
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    Richard Perry's Gold Record Pointer Sisters 'He's So Shy'

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  • Richard Perry's Gold Record Burton Cummings 'Stand Tall'
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    Richard Perry's Gold Record Burton Cummings 'Stand Tall'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Record Julio Iglesias '1100 Bel Air Place'
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    Richard Perry's Platinum Record Julio Iglesias '1100 Bel Air Place'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Record 'Beverly Hills Cop'
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    Richard Perry's Platinum Record 'Beverly Hills Cop'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Album Pointer Sisters 'Break Out'
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    Richard Perry's Platinum Album Pointer Sisters 'Break Out'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Record Patti LaBelle 'Winner In You'
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    Lot 102

    Richard Perry's Platinum Record Patti LaBelle 'Winner In You'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Record for Barbara Streisand 'Emotion'
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    Richard Perry's Platinum Record for Barbara Streisand 'Emotion'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Record Rod Stewart 'As Time Goes By...'
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    Lot 104

    Richard Perry's Platinum Record Rod Stewart 'As Time Goes By...'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Record Randy Travis 'No Holdin Back'
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    Richard Perry's Platinum Record Randy Travis 'No Holdin Back'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Record Rod Stewart 'Fly Me to the Moon'
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    Lot 106

    Richard Perry's Platinum Record Rod Stewart 'Fly Me to the Moon'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Record Pointer Sisters 'Contact'
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    Lot 107

    Richard Perry's Platinum Record Pointer Sisters 'Contact'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Album Rod Stewart 'It Had To Be You'
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    Lot 108

    Richard Perry's Platinum Album Rod Stewart 'It Had To Be You'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Record Leo Sayer 'Endless Flight'
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    Lot 109

    Richard Perry's Platinum Record Leo Sayer 'Endless Flight'

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  • Richard Perry's Platinum Award Rod Stewart 'Vagabond Heart'
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    Lot 110

    Richard Perry's Platinum Award Rod Stewart 'Vagabond Heart'

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  • Richard Perry's Multi-Platinum Award Rod Stewart 'Unplugged...and Seated'
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    Lot 111

    Richard Perry's Multi-Platinum Award Rod Stewart 'Unplugged...and Seated'

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  • Richard Perry's Hit Record Rod Stewart 'Storyteller, Complete Anthology'
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    Richard Perry's Hit Record Rod Stewart 'Storyteller, Complete Anthology'

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  • William Gottlieb (1917-2006): Billie Holiday
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    Lot 113

    William Gottlieb (1917-2006): Billie Holiday

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  • William Gottlieb (1917-2006): Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie (with Ray Brown)
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    William Gottlieb (1917-2006): Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie (with Ray Brown)

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  • Lynn Goldsmith (1948): Keith Richards
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    Lot 115

    Lynn Goldsmith (1948): Keith Richards

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  • Richard Perry's The Chicago Association of Commerce Art Deco Award
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    Richard Perry's The Chicago Association of Commerce Art Deco Award

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  • Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943), Spring Awekening
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    Lot 117

    Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943), Spring Awekening

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  • Alfredy Jean Foretay, 1861-1944, Art Nouveau Figural Dish
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    Lot 118

    Alfredy Jean Foretay, 1861-1944, Art Nouveau Figural Dish

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  • Alfredy Jean Foretay, 1861-1944,  Art Nouveau Dish
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    Lot 119

    Alfredy Jean Foretay, 1861-1944, Art Nouveau Dish

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  • Georges Barbier (1882-1932): Art Deco Suite of Etchings
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    Lot 120

    Georges Barbier (1882-1932): Art Deco Suite of Etchings

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  • Collection of Richard Perry's Celebrity Photos
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    Lot 121

    Collection of Richard Perry's Celebrity Photos

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  • Richard Perry's Propeller Coffee Table
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    Lot 122

    Richard Perry's Propeller Coffee Table

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  • Reverse Painted Parrot Shade Table Lamp
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    Lot 123

    Reverse Painted Parrot Shade Table Lamp

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  • Swedish Crystal Art Glass Bowl
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    Swedish Crystal Art Glass Bowl

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  • R. Pele for Orgetti Art Glass Vase
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    Lot 125

    R. Pele for Orgetti Art Glass Vase

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  • Four Lalique Vases
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    Lot 126

    Four Lalique Vases

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  • Chinese Elmwood Altar Table
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    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 127

    Chinese Elmwood Altar Table

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  • Manneville Et Rochard: Art Deco Lady with Greyhound
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    Lot 128

    Manneville Et Rochard: Art Deco Lady with Greyhound

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  • Paul Allier (1883–1967), Seated Nude Smoking
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    Lot 129

    Paul Allier (1883–1967), Seated Nude Smoking

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  • Popov, Cubist Portrait
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    Popov, Cubist Portrait

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  • Three Designer Glass Table Articles
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    Three Designer Glass Table Articles

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Auction Description

Hit Maker: The Estate of Legendary Music Producer Richard Perry by Abell Auction Company

ABELL  PRESENTS THE ESTATE OF LEGENDARY RECORD PRODUCER RICHARD PERRY ON MAY 21, REFLECTING A LIFE IMMERSED IN MUSIC, STYLE, AND CREATIVE EXCELLENCE
 

Abell is pleased to present “The Estate of Richard Perry” on May 21, spotlighting instruments, furnishings, gold records, and memorabilia belonging to one of the most accomplished music producers of the 1970s and beyond. Together, the pieces reflect the music sessions and legendary gatherings that shaped his world and relationships, and left a lasting impact on American popular culture. Live online bidding will begin at 9 a.m. PDT.

Over the course of a career spanning more than five decades, Perry worked with an extraordinary roster of artists, including Carly Simon, Harry Nilsson, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Art Garfunkel and the Pointer Sisters. Widely admired for matching the right song with the right artist, Perry was behind enduring hits such as “You’re So Vain,” “Without You” and “I’m So Excited.”

A one-time drummer, oboist, and doo-wop singer, Perry was known for moving effortlessly across pop, rock, standards, and crossover recordings while bringing a polished musical instinct to every project. Among his many career highlights was producing Ringo Starr’s 1973 “Ringo” album, noted for featuring contributions from all four Beatles. He also helped produce Rod Stewart’s highly successful “The Great American Songbook” series and was credited with helping guide his successful move into standards.

“Richard Perry helped shape the sound of popular music for more than five decades, and this auction reflects the extraordinary breadth of his influence well beyond the studio,” said Todd Schireson, vice president of Abell Auction Co. “The pieces in this sale capture not only Perry’s remarkable professional legacy, but also the creative world that unfolded in his home over many years, from impromptu performances around the piano to music played late into the night from a well-loved jukebox.”

Highlighted items include:

• A bronze sculpture titled “Wedding,” believed to have been gifted by actress Elizabeth Taylor, adding a note of Hollywood history and personal provenance to the collection.

• A jukebox that became part of Perry’s legendary gatherings, where Mick Jagger and Jim Carrey danced to Aretha Franklin and other songs. Perry also played music from the jukebox for guests, including Elton John, Herbie Hancock, Martin Scorsese, and Robbie Robertson.

• A guitar that was passed around at parties and played by Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Mick Jagger, and Harry Dean Stanton, often while Elton John or Herbie Hancock played piano and others joined in on hand percussion. It is also believed that June Pointer sang during some of these impromptu sessions.

• A set of bongo drums from the late-night gatherings at Perry’s home that Ringo Starr was known to play.

• A piano played by Herbie Hancock and Elton John during evenings at Perry’s home, with Liza Minnelli once singing beside it.

In 2015, Perry was honored with the Recording Academy Trustees Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of recording. He was also among the few producers to earn No. 1 hits across the pop, R&B, dance, and country charts, underscoring both his versatility and far-reaching influence in American music.

“What makes this auction especially compelling is the sense of personal history behind the objects,” said Patrick Abell, Vice President for Abell Auction Co. “These are not simply keepsakes from Richard Perry’s remarkable career. They carry the stories of late-night music sessions, remarkable friendships, and unforgettable moments in time.”

 

Auction Date & Time
May 21, 2026, with live online bidding starting at 9 a.m. PDT

Preview Exhibition

May 13, 14, and 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Abell Auction Co.’s Los Angeles gallery, 6620 Telegraph Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90040.

 

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