Julien’s Auctions “Pickfair Estate Auction” will be held in Beverly Hills, CA on November 22-23, 2008. Auction items will include Hollywood memorabilia, antiques, fine and decorative art, and furniture. [Read more…]
Archives for November 2008
H.R. Giger Exhibit in Frankfurt, Germany – January 21-May 17, 2009
An exhibit featuring H.R. Giger will be held at the Deutsches Filmmuseum in Frankfurt, Germany from January 21-May 17, 2009. The attraction will feature original props and costumes, photos, and more. Films will include Alien, Alien 3, Species, and Poltergeist II. [Read more…]
Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: November 2008
This article continues coverage of Superman costumes and costume components offered for sale publicly in the marketplace attributed to use in the Superman films of the 70s-80s starring Christopher Reeve and characterized as “original” and “authentic”. [Read more…]
eBay’s stonark Changes User ID To *stoneark*
Since publishing the latest “stonark“-related article last night (see eBay’s “stonark” and “liieviione”: Comparing Joe King Signatures, LOAs), the eBay seller has today changed their eBay member username from stonark to *stoneark*: [Read more…]
Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 33″ Catalog Available Online
The Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 33” 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 11, 2008. [Read more…]
eBay’s “stonark” and “liieviione”: Comparing Joe King Signatures, LOAs
As has been noted in past features (see eBay’s “stonark” (AKA “Corner Collectibles”), Version 2.0), eBay seller “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, though one of those sources – Joe King – does seem to have been an actual person who worked in wardrobe as a costumer. [Read more…]
Battlestar Galactica Original Prop Auction Update – Press Release, Q&A
Propworx has circulated a new press release about their upcoming Battlestar Galactica prop auctions – both the live event in Pasadena and the subsequent eBay auctions. The live event is scheduled for January 16-18, 2009. Below is the official press release and my short Q&A with Propworx’s CEO, Alec Peters. [Read more…]
Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Lightsaber” Update – Comments from Jim Supica, Director of the National Firearms Museum
Mr. Jim Supica, newly appointed Director of the National Firearms Museum, was kind enough to read the article published this week (see Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lightsaber”?) about the lightsaber on display at the museum, originally sold by Ellis Props in their liquidation sale, characterized as an original prop from the Star Wars trilogy. [Read more…]