As has been noted in past features (see Market Watch | “stonark” / “*stoneark*” (Corner Collectibles)), eBay seller *stoneark* (recently changed from stonark) has paired Letters of Authenticity and Certificates of Authenticity from auction houses and a variety of other sources. I have been unable to verify the existence of most of these firms and individuals, which has raised a number of questions as to provenance. [Read more…]
The Profiles in History “Collectors Book Store Auction” catalog is now available (as a download in PDF) for their next auction, to be held at their offices in Calabassas Hills, CA on December 12-14, 2008. [Read more…]
Bonhams next Entertainment Memorabilia auction will be held in Los Angeles on December 21, 2008. [Read more…]
The arrival of high definition format products in the marketplace has been a huge development for original prop and wardrobe hobbyists. The availability of film and television programs in HD is a very powerful tool for research and authentication. [Read more…]
A short update regarding the lightsaber on display at the National Firearms Museum, originally sold by Ellis Props in their liquidation sale, characterized as an original prop from the Star Wars trilogy. [Read more…]
eBay has published an “Important Security Announcement”, which equates to more “progress” and less transparency. The latest announced change will result in the privatization of bidders identities not only during bidding, but following the close of the auction. [Read more…]
This is a review of Bond on Set – Filming Quantum of Solace (published October 20, 2008). As was the case with the Filming of Casino Royale book that was published two years ago (see Book Review), it is a great example of what it has set out to be – a (nearly) all photographic coffee table book. [Read more…]
Christie’s Upcoming Pop Culture auction (Sale 5425) is set for December 4th at South Kensington in the UK as part of their “Popular Culture” department. [Read more…]