Today was the Premiere Props live auction event dedicated to the Underworld series of films, as reported last month (see Premiere Props “Underworld” Live Auction February 7th, Co-Sponsored by Fangoria). [Read more…]
Movieum of London To Celebrate Anniversary, Host Terry English Exhibit
The Movieum of London will be celebrating its one year anniversary in March, and the celebration will be marked with a special exhibition by world renowned armourer Terry English. [Read more…]
Elstree Props, Fertility Idols, Light Gods, Danziger Collection COAs (Multiple Topic Update)
This article serves as an update to a number of prior articles related to Elstree Props, “The Danziger Collection” Certificates of Authenticity, “Light God” wall plaque props from Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the “Fertility Idols” marketed as authentic from the same film. [Read more…]
Profiles in History Website Offers Preview of Next Event: The Forry Ackerman Estate Auction, April 2009
The Profiles in History website today offers a preview of their next auction event in April 2009 – The Forry Ackerman Estate. I did speak with Joe Maddalena about this briefly last week, and should have additional details to share soon. [Read more…]
Raiders of the Lost Ark Fetility Idols In The Marketplace – Update
This is an update to an article published last week which raised questions of provenance about prop “fertility idols” attributed to Raiders of the Lost Ark that have been circulating in the marketplace, along with related issues. [Read more…]
Heritage Auction Galleries “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Available Online (February 2009)
The Heritage Auction Galleries website now offers the online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – Auction #7004”, to be held February 21-22, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.
FIDM 17th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
Today’s Ventura County Star features an article about the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) and their 17th annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition, which opens Wednesday. [Read more…]
Raiders of the Lost Ark Fertility Idols In The Marketplace (“The Danziger Collection”, “Elstree Film Studios”)
In November 2007, a “fertility idol” attributed to Raiders of the Lost Ark, with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Nick Harrison of “Elstree Film Studios” as part of the “Danziger Collection”, was listed for sale on eBay as “an original” that was “used in the production”. A second, different fertility idol was listed on eBay yesterday with the same paperwork and provenance. [Read more…]