The next Hollywood Roadshow event is scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, June 21-22, in Los Angeles. [Read more…]
Profiles in History 30 Held Yesterday, Today
Profiles in History 30 was held yesterday and today, with the majority props being auctioned today at Profiles in Calabasas Hills, over the Internet via eBay Live Auctions, and by phone.
It appears that the key pieces originating from Stan Winston Studios performed well beyond expectations. [Read more…]
Bloomberg “Arnold-Centric” Story on Profiles in History
Bloomberg published a story yesterday covering today and tomorrow’s Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 30 with a short interview with Joe Maddalena. It is interested to see ways in which the mainstream press cover the original prop hobby, such as framing the story around and seeking a reaction from Mr. Schwarzenegger on the offering of props from the Terminator films.
The full story can be read at Bloomberg.com: [Read more…]
View Askew & Profiles in History
I was not aware of this from reading the catalog, but it seems that all of the Kevin Smith-related props in this weeks Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 30 are consigned by View Askew: [Read more…]
Star Trek Blog: Profiles in History Preview and Analysis
Alec Peters of the Star Trek Prop, Costume, and Auction Blog has posted a three part report and analysis of the Star Trek pieces offered in this week’s Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 30.
Alec and Brett Jones of Federation Surplus visited the Profiles in History offices in Calabasas, CA, and Alec spent some time talking with Michael Moore of HMS and shares his insights and opinions on these Trek pieces in this articles:
Jason De Bord
Raiders of the Lost Ark “God of Light” Prop Wall Plaque – Update 2
As noted in the first two articles (see “Raiders of the Lost Ark “God of Light” Prop Wall Plaque” and “Update“), there was confusion over a 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, and subsequently these have been found to have been sold openly and in quantity by Elstree Props on eBay and SpecialistAuctions. Since the posting of the original article, it seems those replica auctions have stopped. [Read more…]
“Planet of the Apes” Statue of Liberty Prop – Restoration Information, Outstanding Questions
As discussed in prior articles (see Profiles in History Auction 28 Catalog Available Online, Profiles in History 28 Held Yesterday, Today, Heritage Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – October 6-7, 2007, October’s Heritage Auction Addendum: “Planet of the Apes” Statue of Liberty Prop Removed from Catalog), a Statue of Liberty prop head – attributed to use in Planet of the Apes (1968) – was consigned with Profiles in History (where it failed to sell) and, subsequently, Heritage Auction Galleries (where it was pulled prior to auction).
This piece has generated much discussion in the hobby, yet many questions remain unanswered. [Read more…]
Upcoming Auction Event Calendar Snapshot
Here 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…]
