20th Century Props II: More Auctions with Super Auctions, December 12th & 15th, 2009

Super Auctions is managing a series of follow-up auctions to their previous liquidation efforts of the 20th Century Props.  The next sales are split into two sessions – “Movie Memorabilia” and “Event Planning”. Read more

20th Century Props Liquidation Continues; Prop Rental Business Listed on eBay for $1.5 Million Dollars

Liquidation of assets following the much publicized closure of 20th Century Props continues, following a number of auctions held by Great American Group and now, Super Auctions.  The business also has a standing eBay listing for $1.5 million dollars for the remaining assets and rights to the business itself.  All is marketed as building toward a “Special Auction” on October 17-18th. Read more

20th Century Props: Auction Redux with Super Auctions, September 11th-14th

Following a significant amount of mainstream media coverage, 20th Century Props held an auction of its assets July 28th-August 1st, which was managed by Great American Group.  Various reports have surfaced today announcing a follow-up auction of these assets, to be held September 11th-14th by auctioneer Super Auctions. Read more

NBC Chicago Reports “Prop Store to Auction Stuff of Dreams” Regarding Closure of 20th Century Props

As reported last month (see 20th Century Props Closes Its Doors After 40 Years; Auction Slated for Late July), 20th Century Props announced that it is closing and auctioning off its assets.  This has garnered a substantial amount of news coverage (see Original Prop Blog on Twitter for continuing links/coverage), including a television broadcast today on NBC Chicago.  Read more

BBC Video Report on 20th Century Props: “Movie Prop Paradise to Close”

As reported earlier this month (see 20th Century Props Closes Its Doors After 40 Years; Auction Slated for Late July), 20th Century Props announced that it is closing and auctioning off its assets.  This has garnered a substantial amount of news coverage (see Original Prop Blog on Twitter for continuing links/coverage), including a television broadcast last week on NBC’s “Today Show” and now a short video report by the BBC.  Read more

NBC’s Today Show Broadcast on 20th Century Props: “Movie Sets for Sale”

As reported a few weeks ago (see 20th Century Props Closes Its Doors After 40 Years; Auction Slated for Late July), 20th Century Props announced that it is closing and auctioning off its assets.  This has garnered a substantial amount of news coverage (see Original Prop Blog on Twitter for continuing links/coverage), including a television broadcast this morning on NBC’s “Today Show”.  Read more

20th Century Props Closes Its Doors After 40 Years; Auction Slated for Late July

The Contra Costa Times reports this afternoon that 20th Century Props has decided to close its business.  With an inventory of over 91,000 pieces, items are expected to be auctioned off in late July. Read more