The following press release announces the partnership between NBC Universal and “Propworx” to auction over 3,000 original props and costumes from the contemporary Battlestar Galactica television series: [Read more…]
Upcoming Auction Event Calendar Snapshot
Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original prop auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to original prop collectors. [Read more…]
Star Wares, Star Trek Props, and “Captain Stone” Provenance
In late June, Star Wares (starwarescollectibles on eBay, StarWares.com on the web) listed a collection of Star Trek props for sale on eBay – a chair and two LCARS panels – characterized as “original”. There were several concurrent discussions in the original prop, replica prop, and Star Trek prop collecting communities about the cited source of these pieces – Greg Stone. [Read more…]
L.A. Times Video Featurette on Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 32”
The L.A. Times website features a short video featurette and story on the upcoming Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 32” (LINK): [Read more…]
“Screen Used” Hannibal Lecter Mask – Update
Over a year ago, I published an article about a Hannibal Lecter mask described by the seller as “a SCREEN USED PROP – actually Worn / Used in the Film“. This was listed on eBay for $14,000.00 and differed in a variety of ways from the mask seen on screen in the movie, Hannibal. This mask offered for sale had very specific and noticeable damage to it and included a Star Wares COA. It appears that this mask has resurfaced on eBay, now offered by Star Wares (starwarescollectibles) starting at $4,999.99. If the same piece, it appears that the mask has suffered considerable damage since the May 2007 auction. [Read more…]
Make-Up Artist Trade Show – Photos of Stan Winston Tribute
As reported about a week ago, The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show was held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Los Angeles – June 21-22, 2008. Make-Up Artist Magazine and Stan Winston Studios assembled a large museum display of Stan Winston creations in tribute to the late Academy Award-winning special effects and make-up artist. Brandon Alinger of The Prop Store of London attended and sent me photos to share with OPB readers: [Read more…]
Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 32″ Catalog Available Online
The Profiles in History website has updated it’s main page for the second time today, and the catalog is now available (as a download in PDF) for the next auction, Hollywood Auction 32, to be held at their offices in Calabassas Hills, CA July 31 & August 1, 2008. [Read more…]
Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 32” Featured Items
The Profiles in History website has updated it’s main page, showcasing the “Featured Items” for the next auction, Hollywood Auction 32, to be held at their offices in Calabassas Hills, CA July 31 & August 1, 2008. [Read more…]