It appears that the Guernsey’s “Pugliese Collection” auction, discussed in an article last week (LINK), will be pushed back from December to early next year. [Read more…]
Elstree Props Retiring, Offering Business For Sale
There is a new listing on eBay, Item #260185875224, in which Elstree Props announce intentions to retire and sell their business: [Read more…]
Resource: High Quality Indiana Jones Images
Brandon Alinger gave me a heads up about a resource that might be of interest to original prop hobbyists that collect props and costumes from Raiders of the Lost Ark / Indiana Jones… Official Pix now offer prints from the films, described as follows: [Read more…]
Elstree Props Return of the Jedi Lightsaber Auction – Update 6
The Borehamwood & Elstree Times have published a news story yesterday about Elstree Props offerings at SpecialistAuctions.com, including the Luke Return of the Jedi lightsaber prop discussed in prior articles (see Elstree Props “Original” Return of the Jedi Lightsaber at Auction, Update 1, Update 2, Update 3, Update 4, Update 5) .
The initial 28-day auction at SpecialistAuctions.com ended November 12th with no bids (Expired Auction Link) and has since been relisted as a new 28-day listing (Relisted Auction Link) which currently shows as active, with 16 days remaining.
Obviously, the questions raised about the piece here, on the Movie Prop Forum (LINK), and the Replica Prop Forum (LINK) remain unanswered.
Interestingly, the article indicates that the lightsaber is no longer available for sale, though the listing is still active: [Read more…]
News Story About Prop Master Lee Lazarow
The Arizona Daily Star published this interesting feature on Prop Master Lee Lazarow today. I found the comments on theft to be very interesting. [Read more…]
Guernsey’s Auction: “The Pugliese Collection”
Per their website, Guernsey’s is beginning to market The Pugliese Collection auction, touted as “Purely and Simply The Greatest Pop Culture Collection Ever!” [Read more…]
Christie’s South Kensington Film and Entertainment Memorabilia Auction Press Release
The following is a press release regarding next month’s Christies South Kensington Film and Entertainment Memorabilia auction on December 19, 2007: [Read more…]
Raiders of the Lost Ark “God of Light” Prop Wall Plaque – Update 1
Though I just posted the original article a few hours ago, I came across an auction on eBay that sheds some light on the Raiders of the Lost Ark wall plaque offered in Profiles in History that matches one seen on YourProps.com listed as a replica casting attributed to Elstree Props. [Read more…]