The NRA’s National Firearms Museum has continued to publish new videos in their series called “Curator’s Corner”. The latest features Anton Chigurh’s silenced shotgun from the Academy Award-winning film, No Country for Old Men by Joel and Ethan Coen.
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Original Prop Blog: Three Year Anniversary
Today marks the three year anniversary of the Original Prop Blog. Three years ago today I published its first article, “The Hobby Without A Name…“ [Read more…]
Editorial: Reaction To “What’s Hot In Hollywood Collectibles” Article By The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times published an article this week about collecting original movie props and costumes, presented as a Q&A interview with Antiques Roadshow appraiser Philip Weiss of Philip Weiss Auctions. As is typical with mainstream media coverage of the hobby, much of it is preoccupied with discussion of high prices realized at auction. However, there is also a focus on questions about authenticity and fraud (which I applaud), though some of the responses – particularly those about eBay – have prompted me to share some of my own personal opinions and reactions. [Read more…]
Bonhams to Auction Prop Ferrari 250GT Spyder California Used in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
Last year, the house owned by the father of fictional character of Cameron from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was put up for sale (see “Cameron’s House from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” For Sale at $2.3 Million Dollars”); now, Bonhams will offer his dad’s Ferrari for sale in their April auction. [Read more…]
More 20th Century Props Movie & TV Asset Liquidation Auctions April 10th & 13th, 2010
20th Century Props is continuing its series of online auctions with their liquidation efforts. The next set of auctions in April appear to be sans Super Auctions, but will continue to use the iCollector online bidding platform and service. [Read more…]
Super Auctions “Hollywood Entertainment Museum III” Catalog Online, Live Auction To Be Held March 27th
Super Auctions is holding their third liquidation of assets from the Hollywood Entertainment Museum (see details on event I & II). Touted as “Hollywood Entertainment Museum III”, this follow-up auction ending March 27th also benefits the Media Arts Education for At-Risk Youth. [Read more…]
Heritage Auction Galleries April 2010 “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Available Online
The Heritage Auction Galleries has published on their website the online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – Auction #7018”, to be held April 9-11, 2010. This will be their first entertainment memorabilia auction event at their new facility in Beverly Hills, California.
Superman Costumes in the Marketplace Archive: March 2010
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…]