posted 06-25-2020 02:05 PM            

Howard Hughes remains as arguably the most complex and enigmatic personality of the 20th century. The life of the brilliant, yet eccentric billionaire is the stuff of legend: business magnate, engineering genius, record-setting aviator, Hollywood moviemaker, philanthropist, playboy who courted countless stars, all while living a bizarre and secretive lifestyle suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Those few people who were loyal to Mr. Hughes and worked closely with him, including his reclusive years, did not speak publicly about him. The collection contained in the following 104 lots were acquired from Hughes insider Vernon C. Olson.