Julia Child Autographs
Julia Child, an iconic figure in the culinary world, was born on August 15, 1912, in Pasadena, California. Although she initially pursued a career in advertising and media, Julia's life took a delicious turn when she discovered her passion for cooking while living in France after World War II. Encouraged by her love for French cuisine, she enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in Paris, where her journey into the culinary arts truly began. It was this foundation that would eventually lead her to become a household name in American kitchens.
Julia's rise to fame began with the publication of her groundbreaking cookbook, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," in 1961. This landmark volume introduced American home cooks to the complexity and joy of French cooking, setting high standards for culinary literature. Her approachable yet diligent teaching style resonated with readers, positioning her as a trusted authority in dining and cooking. Julia's passion was not just for food, but also for sharing her knowledge and fostering a love of cooking among her audience. Her infectious enthusiasm and larger-than-life personality paved the way for her immense popularity, making her a cultural icon.
Her influence was cemented through her groundbreaking television show, "The French Chef," which premiered in 1963. Julia became a pioneer in food television, captivating audiences with her engaging demonstrations and unique persona. Her willingness to embrace mistakes on-screen endeared her to viewers, transforming her into a relatable figure who made gourmet cooking accessible to everyone. Over her lengthy career, Julia received numerous accolades, including multiple Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award, solidifying her status as a beloved celebrity chef. Through her books, television appearances, and sheer charisma, Julia Child inspired generations of cooks and continues to be celebrated as a symbol of culinary excellence in America.
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Current items with a signature of Julia Child
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Traded items with a signature of Julia Child
The most expensive item with a signature of Julia Child (Julia Child / Mastering the Art of French Cooking SIGNED 1st Edition 1961) was sold in May 2025 for $3,505.00 while the cheapest item (JULIA CHILD HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH PICTURE LOW PRICE!!!) found a new owner for $3.25 in June 2013. The month with the most items sold (43) was June 2025 with an average selling price of $159.00 for an autographed item of Julia Child. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2017 with $475.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $3.25 was June 2013. In average, an autographed item from Julia Child is worth $130.50.
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Latest News about Julia Child
Julie Powell, Food Writer Known for ‘Julie & Julia,’ Dies at 49 (11/01/2022): She documented her attempt to cook every recipe in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” in a popular blog that became a best-selling book and a hit movie. 
A Cooks Tour: 3 Picture Books About Famous Foodies (01/28/2022): Georgia Gilmore, Alice Waters and Julia Child show kids that food has the power to make our worlds bigger, better and more connected. New Julia Child award will go to leader who influences American food (03/25/2015): James Beard doesn’t get to give out all the awards. Not anymore. The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts is launching a new award to honor a culinary leader. Julia Child Foundation launching award in honor of namesake (03/24/2015): The Julia Child Award, which will be awarded annually, will be presented to someone who has improved how Americans think about food and cooking. Read more You can be part of the Julia Child Award (03/24/2015): The design of the award will be chosen through a public competition; tickets for the gala will be on sale.
Older News Stories about Julia Child
New Julia Child award will go to leader who influences American food (03/2015): James Beard doesn’t get to give out all the awards. Not anymore. The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts is launching a new award to honor a culinary leader. Cooking legend Julia Child portrayed Tuesday in Basking Ridge (11/2014): BERNARDS TWP. – The Somerset Hills American Association of University Women (AAUW) will honor Julia Child with a program presented by actress Linda Kenyon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Bernard The New Food TV: The Era Of Julia Child Packed Its Knives And Went (10/2014): Since the original Japanese Iron Chef first appeared on the Food Network 15 years ago, how-to cooking shows have gradually been displaced by reality shows that pit chefs against each other. Julia Child stamps and Andy Samberg burgers (09/2014): Andy Samberg is the latest celebrity to get an Umami burger homage. Meanwhile Burger King has turned its Japanese burgers the darkest shade of black. And the U.S. Postal Service is putting chefs on its stamps. Julia Child On Wine, Food, And Spoiled People (08/2014): Julia Child may have put French food on the American culinary map, but wine? Food Network host inspired by Julia Child, Memphis upbringing (05/2014): Former Memphian Claire Robinson never met Julia Child, but the late chef and TV cooking show pioneer was her biggest inspiration. Great chefs, home cooks, food writers and Julia Child: Lucy Waverman says goodby (03/2014): Toronto’s culinary focus for the past 31 years is closing. Lucy Waverman reports on how we lost more than just another bookstore Meet Julia Child! at Peabody Institute Library (02/2014): The Delvena Theatre Company will be presenting Meet Julia Child! at the Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, on Wednesday, March 19, at 7:00 PM. Celebrating Letters from Julia Child (01/2014): As another part of the Westport Library’s WestportREADS salute to the late chef Julia Child, Westport author Nina Sankovitch today talked about “Letters as Recipes for Life“ at the library. Julia Child Memoir is WestportREADS 2014 Choice (12/2013): The Westport Library has selected “My Life in France” by the late famed chef Julia Child as its 2014 selection for WestportREADS, an annual program sponsored by the Library to strengthen the community through the shared experience of a book. Warren Gerds/Critic at Large: Week ahead: Even Julia Child is in the mix (11/2013): The famed chef gets a nod in “Food and Fantasy” at St. Norbert College. Julia Child topic of gender and women’s studies lecture (10/2013): Julia Child, a cooking and media icon, is the subject of a guest lecture being hosted by the gender and women’s studies department. Susan Nicely Stars as Julia Child in Bon Appetit! (09/2013): This one-time-only lunchtime opera comes to Center Stage Theater on September 30.
