VIP Fan Auctions has begun listing original props, costumes, and set pieces from popular sitcom The Office as part of their ongoing eBay listings of original, direct from the studio memorabilia. Officially sanctioned by NBC Universal, the first offerings include one of Michael Scott’s Dundie Awards, Andy Bernard’s Diploma from Cornell University, a full outfit worn by Pam Beesly, and suits worn by Michael Scott and Jim Halpert. [Read more…]
As is their usual procedure, Premiere Props has put up a portion of the lots for their upcoming sale (Hollywood Extravaganza XI on September 28-29) with online bidding partner iCollector, though with these lots each includes boilerplate information about authentication that has not been part of past auctions. Back in May, I made a public and literal plea for Premiere Props to put a real and substantive effort into authentication of their consignor-based auction material, and whether or not it is merely coincidental, it appears that they are doing just that starting with this upcoming auction, with “a panel of industry experts not affiliated with Premiere Props” called MovieProps DNA (MPDNA). While the “soft launch” of these changes raises many questions (which I will outline below), it is certain a significant step in the right direction. [Read more…]
Nate D. Sanders will be concluding their next online auction on August 29th and the catalog for this event is available on their official site. Over 300 of more than 1,100 lots is material under the banner of “Hollywood”. A highlight of the auction is a jacket from Western Costume worn by Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins as well as a variety of Hollywood and historical memorabilia, including props, costumes, set pieces, awards, and other material. [Read more…]
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…]
I spoke with Tim Lawes of Prop Store today on the last day of Comic Con International: San Diego for 2013. Below is the video interview… [Read more…]
As per usual, Prop Store and staff from the London and Los Angeles offices have brought an assortment of impressive original TV and movie props and costumes to Comic Con International: San Diego this year, with highlights including the original motion tracker from Aliens and the flame thrower from Alien, as well as a bullwhip used by Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. [Read more…]
Nate D. Sanders will be concluding their next online auction on July 23rd and the catalog for this event is available on their official site. Over 600 of more than 2,400 lots is material under the banner of “Hollywood”. The auction includes a lot of material previously owned by Milton Berle and a variety of Hollywood and historical memorabilia, including props, costumes, set pieces, awards, and other material. Highlights include a blouse owned by Marilyn Monroe and a costume worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2: Judgement Day. [Read more…]
Lots for Premiere Props’ July auction have been listed online with online bidding partner iCollector, as part of their “Hollywood VIP Auction IV”. The one-day auction is scheduled for July 27th, currently featuring over 300 lots. As with past auctions, the sale includes general memorabilia, along with some out of left lots like used Wizard magazines, Alf comic books, Star Trek talking lunchboxes, and other strangeness, that in my opinion undercuts their reputation as a dealer in this art market. Thankfully, it appears that a bulk of the material in the first few hundred lots are lots obtained from direct sources. [Read more…]