Though the Heritage auction was held last week, I just now looked to see the results of the Statue of Liberty head attributed to Planet of the Apes that was one of the Featured Items (which was the cover specimen of Profiles in History’s auction this past August, and went unsold – see prior article, “Heritage Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – October 6-7, 2007“). [Read more…]
The “Other” Dealer Issue: Communication & Good Will
Most of my opinion pieces on the blog involve issues of provenance and authenticity. That really goes to the heart of the hobby, and makes up much of the minefield that original prop collectors navigate as they transact in the marketplace.
The “Other” issue, which gets less attention here and on the discussion forums, is one just as prevalent and much easier to resolve: Business Practices & Customer Service [Read more…]
Work in Progress: The Ultimate Original Prop COA, Part II
I had initiated a discussion topic on the Movie Prop Forum related to my previous article (see “Work in Progress: The Ultimate Original Prop COA, Part I“), which can be found here: [Read more…]
Authenticity & Burden of Proof, Part II: Inauthentic Props
This is a follow-up to an article I wrote back in May, “Authenticity & Burden of Proof“.
In the prior article, I made the argument that a discerning collector should approach a potential prop or costume or other artifact acquisition as an unknown, or inconclusive in terms of it’s being “Original” (see What is “Original”?). Authenticity must then be proven. This is a different perspective from those that believe what they are told about a piece, without question. [Read more…]
eBay’s “Entertainment Memorabilia Buying Guide” & Original Prop Authentication
One interesting section of content on the eBay website is what they call the “Entertainment Memorabilia Buying Guide“.
Of the sections, of particular interest to original prop hobbyists is titled “Research Entertainment Memorabilia“: [Read more…]
Heritage Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – October 6-7, 2007
The next Heritage Auction Galleries Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction is scheduled for October 6-7, 2007. [Read more…]
Stembridge Auction Report, Part 11: Bonanza Pieces Surface
This is the eleventh in a series of articles reporting on the Stembridge Armory Collection Auction in Los Angeles, hosted by Little John’s Auction Service.
Part 11: Bonanza Pistols [Read more…]
Stembridge Auction Report, Part 10: Raiders of the Lost Ark Pistol Surfaces
This is the tenth in a series of articles reporting on the Stembridge Armory Collection Auction in Los Angeles, hosted by Little John’s Auction Service.
Part 10: Raiders of the Lost Ark Pistol [Read more…]