Sotheby’s Australia will be holding their “Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce” auction on April 7th. In addition to personally owned items (furniture, art, sporting memorabilia) will be original props and costumes from Russell Crowe’s work in film, including Gladiator, Romper Stomper, L.A. Confidential, Mystery Alaska, The Insider, Cinderella Man, Master and Commander, American Gangster, 3:10 to Yuma, State of Play, Robin Hood, and more. [Read more…]
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2017. As usual, Prop Store had the most impressive exhibit for collectors of original TV and movie props and costumes. They updated the layout and look for their space this year and even though it was the same overall footprint, it felt much bigger. This year, the focus of their presentation was for their upcoming live auction in the Fall, though there was also some space dedicated to their current Spectral auction. [Read more…]
As a continuation of the Prop Store booth at this year’s Comic Con (see previously published interview with Stephen Lane), this next video segment includes an interview with Brandon Alinger, COO of the Los Angeles office, along with Ian Mutch from the London office. This feature takes an in-depth look at pieces from Star Trek: Wrath of Khan, The Empire Strikes Back, Drive Angry, Gladiator, Batman Returns, and Predator. [Read more…]
Wellers Auctioneers in the UK will be holding a two-day live auction on April 8th and 9th, their “20th Century Design, Textiles, Vintage Fashion, & Film” sale. Items offered include an assortment of original movie memorabilia from a wide variety of films. [Read more…]
Late last year, the “Museum of Interesting Things” opened at the Nymboida Coaching Station Inn in Australia. Russell Crowe has donated original movie props and costumes from many of his films for display at the museum. Aaron of HeroProp.com was kind enough to provide photos and videos from his recent visit to share with readers of the Original Prop Blog. [Read more…]
