Julien’s Auctions has published the online catalog for their upcoming sale – “Property from the Estate of Greta Garbo”, which will be held at their Beverly Hills gallery on Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th.
Collector/Investor Files Fraud Lawsuit Against John LeBold and Americana Dance Theatre Over Elizabeth Taylor “Cleopatra” Dress and Other Hollywood Movie Costumes
Per Courthouse News Service, Richard Abrahamson (a former owner of Toon Art) has filed a lawsuit against John LeBold and Americana Dance Theatre, Inc. over the sale of a number of wardrobe pieces attributed to use in various Hollywood films. The complaint was filed in the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati, Ohio last week, and “Abrahamson seeks $90,000 for breach of contract and fraud, and punitive damages“, per the CNS report. One of the pieces purchased by Abrahamson (via Toon Art) from LeBold in 1999 was Elizabeth Taylor’s costume from Cleopatra (1963), which Abrahamson recently attempted to resell through Profiles in History. The report claims, “[u]pon publication of the [auction] catalogue [sic], the owner of the authentic ‘Cleopatra’ dress contacted Profiles in History to notify them of the fraudulent representation in their catalog“. [Read more…]
Original TV and Movie Prop & Costume, Hollywood Entertainment, Pop & Rock Music, & Pop Culture Memorabilia Live Auction Events Calendar
Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to collectors.
Please also note that I update changes/additions to the calendar until the next update, in order to maintain as up to date as possible. [Read more…]
Premiere Props ‘Hollywood Auction Extravaganza VII’ Catalog Online, Television & Movie Prop and Costume Sale Event September 15th & 16th
The online catalog for the Premiere Props “Hollywood Auction Extravaganza VII”, scheduled for September 15-16, is now listed via online bidding partners iCollector and LiveAuctioneers. The auction includes over 1,000 lots from various film and television productions. Also included are a substantial number of replica props and general memorabilia. [Read more…]
Original TV and Movie Prop & Costume, Hollywood Entertainment, Pop & Rock Music, & Pop Culture Memorabilia Live Auction Events Calendar
Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to collectors. Please also note that I update changes/additions to the calendar until the next update, in order to maintain as up to date as possible. [Read more…]
Profiles in History The Dreier Collection Movie Prop Auction “Apples to Apples” Sale Comparison: After Sale List, “Peer Review” Update, Props as Investment?
Since much of The Dreier Collection that is being sold at auction through Profiles in History (beginning with their Part 1 sale having concluded today) was originally purchased at auction through Profiles in History, I thought that it would be interesting to compare some of the lots with their original hammer price (sans Buyer’s Premium) against the new sale price from the new auction. [NOTE: some updates made on 7/30 as marked and noted below] [Read more…]
Profiles in History The Dreier Collection Movie Prop Auction “Apples to Apples” Sale Comparison: Pre-Sale List
Since much of The Dreier Collection that is being sold at auction through Profiles in History (beginning with their Part 1 sale tomorrow) was original purchased at auction through Profiles in History, I thought that it would be interesting to compare some of the lots with their original hammer price (sans Buyer’s Premium) against the new sale price from the new auction. [Read more…]
The Harry Crocker Museum: The First Movie Prop Museum? Any Records, Information, or Photos? Whereabouts of Classic Hollywood Artifacts?
I came across a post on NitrateVille.com asking about The Harry Crocker Museum – described as “The First Museum Dedicated To Famous Movie Props” – and I’d never heard of it. Other than an issue of Photoplay dated December 1928, I could have no record of its very existence. I would be curious if anyone has any additional information about this museum, or if any of the material on display or referenced in the article still exists. [Read more…]