As has been noted in past features (see Market Watch | “stonark” / “*stoneark*” (Corner Collectibles / Cornner Collectibles)), eBay seller *stoneark* (recently changed from stonark) has paired Letters of Authenticity and Certificates of Authenticity from auction houses and a variety of other sources. I have been unable to verify the existence of most of these firms and individuals, which has raised a number of questions as to provenance. [Read more…]
Original Television and Movie Prop, Wardrobe, and Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions: Upcoming Event 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 original prop collectors. [Read more…]
Heritage Auction Galleries “Holiday Catalog” Of High End Collectibles, Includes F-16 Falcon From X-Men 2
Heritage Auction Galleries is hosting their “Heritage for the Holidays” catalog on their HA.com website. Among “holy grail” of offerings – including stamps, comic books, sports memorabilia, art, book first editions, currency, historical artifacts, – are a handful of movie-related memorabilia pieces. Included is an F-16 Fighting Falcon attributed to X-Men 2 and Independence Day. [Read more…]
eBay Live Auctions: R.I.P.
While there are still two weeks until eBay Live Auctions is retired officially, given that the Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 34” ended over the weekend, for all intents and purposes for the original prop hobby, it is finished. [Read more…]
Another “Original” Luke Skywalker Lightsaber Offered For Sale
eBay seller biscolors has today listed for sale a prop “Luke Skywalker” lightsaber marketed as an “original prop” from Return of the Jedi and “one that was made for Mark Hamill as backup”, referencing Norman Harrison and Norank Engineering at Elstree Studios as the source. [Read more…]
StarWarsHelmets.com Video Review: Original “Empire Strikes Back” AT-AT Driver Helmet
Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com has produced the third in his series of excellent “video reviews”, this one featuring an original AT-AT Driver helmet from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, along with the history and development of this prop, including it’s prior use as a Tie Fighter Pilot helmet in Star Wars: A New Hope.
Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 33” Held Today
Profiles in History’s “Hollywood Auction 33” was held today, which offered a number of original movie and television props, costumes, and other memorabilia. The auction was held on site at the Profiles in History offices in Calabasas Hills, with off-site bidding available over the Internet via eBay Live Auctions and LiveAuctioneers, as well as direct via mail, fax, and by phone. [Read more…]
Fox News Channel Interviews LiveAuctioneers CEO About Profiles in History… Still No Mention of Profiles in History
A few days ago, there was an interesting ABC News interview with LiveAuctioneers CEO Julian Ellison about this week’s Profiles in History auction events (see Hollywood Auction 33 & Hollywood Auction 34) – with absolutely no mention of Profiles in History whatsoever. The trend continues, with a Fox News Channel “Strategy Room” round table discussion in which the auction is discussed with absolutely no mention of Profiles in History. [Read more…]