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April 3, 2010 By Jason DeBord

Editorial: Reaction To “What’s Hot In Hollywood Collectibles” Article By The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times published an article this week about collecting original movie props and costumes, presented as a Q&A interview with Antiques Roadshow appraiser Philip Weiss of Philip Weiss Auctions.  As is typical with mainstream media coverage of the hobby, much of it is preoccupied with discussion of high prices realized at auction.  However, there is also a focus on questions about authenticity and fraud (which I applaud), though some of the responses – particularly those about eBay – have prompted me to share some of my own personal opinions and reactions. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Editorials, Featured Articles Tagged With: auction, auction house, authenitcate, authentic, authenticate, authenticity, coa, Costume, ebay, Film, letter of authenticity, lightsaber, loa, memorabilia, Movie, Original, Provenance, superman, Television, trust and safety, Wardrobe

January 12, 2010 By Jason DeBord

Superman Costume Collection Pulled From Upcoming ‘Morphy Auctions’ Sale Event

Earlier this month, Morphy Auctions listed a large collection of more than a dozen Superman-related principal costume and wardrobe pieces in their online catalog for their late February 2010 sale event.  As was the case with an unrelated auction last year (see Philip Weiss Auctions Cancels “Special Superhero Weekend”), it would appear that all items have been pulled from their upcoming sale. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Armando Alvarez (Super Hollywood), Jim Hambrick (Super Museum), Market Watch, Superman Tagged With: armando alvarez, auction, auction house, authenitcate, authentic, authenticate, authenticity, boots, cape, christopher reeve, coa, Costume, Dane Nash, Dane Nash Collection, Exhibit, Film, george reeves, indiana, jim hambrick, kirk alyn, letter of authenticity, loa, Lois & Clark, memorabilia, morphy auctions, Movie, Original, Provenance, Smallville, suit, super hollywood, super museum, supergirl, superhollywood, superman, supermuseum, Television, Wardrobe

January 3, 2010 By Jason DeBord

The Original Prop Blog 2009 Year in Review: News, Developments, and Trends in Collecting Original Movie Props and Memorabilia

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As was the case in previous years (see 2007 Year in Review, 2008 Year in Review), what follows is an editorial review of my personal views with regards to the hobby, looking back at the top trends, developments, and news stories of 2009. As always, there were a lot of interesting developments and events, and quite a bit to review and consider. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Editorials, Featured Articles, The Year in Review Tagged With: andrew ainsworth, blu-ray disc, certificate of authenticity, christopher reeve, coa, Costume, ebay, Film, Fraud, george lucas, law enforcement, lawsuit, letter of authenticity, LFL, marketplace, Misrepresentation, Movie, Original, original prop blog, profiles in history, Prop, Provenance, replica, screencaps, screencapture, shepperton design studios, star wars, stormtrooper, superman, Television, tv, Wardrobe

November 27, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Annual Holiday Warning About Buying Fake and Fraudulent Movie Props, Costumes, and Memorabilia as Gifts

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Since today is “Black Friday”, I thought it would be appropriate to republish an editorial that I posted last year as the holiday season approached, warning consumers against the purchase of television and movie props, costumes, and other assets as gifts for loved ones.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Editorials, Featured Articles Tagged With: auction, authentic, authenticity, certificate of authenticity, coa, collector, Costume, dealer, defraud, ebay, entertainment, fake, family, fbi, Film, Fraud, friend, gift, guarantee, holiday, inauthentic, investigation, law enforcement, letter of authenticity, letter of provenance, loa, memorabilia, Movie, online, Original, paypal, Prop, Provenance, scam, sci-fi, screen-used, screenused, seller, studio reseller, Television, tv, victim, Wardrobe

November 5, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Christie’s Publishes “eVanity” Online Catalog for Original Movie Prop “King Kong” Stop-Motion Armature

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As has been covered in prior articles, an original King Kong stop-motion armature movie prop is being offered for sale at auction by Christie’s on November 24th.  Christie’s has now published an “eVanity” online brochure promoting this important piece with additional photos and details. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Auction Houses and Dealers, Christie's, News and Events Tagged With: animation, auction, authentic, Bob Burns, christies, Film, high resolution, memorabilia, miniature, Movie, Original, photography, photos, popular culture, production, Prop, Provenance, RKO, skeleton, South Kensington, stop motion, Universal

September 23, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Christie’s Original Prop “King Kong” Stop-Motion Armature – High Resolution Photography

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There has been significant interest in the King Kong stop-motion armature that is scheduled to be auctioned in Christie’s “Pop Culture” auction event on November 24, 2009 at South Kensignton, as reported on Monday (see Christie’s November 2009 Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to Feature Original Prop “King Kong” Stop-Motion Armature and UPDATE).  Christie’s has since provided the Original Prop Blog with additional high resolution photography. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Auction Houses and Dealers, Christie's, News and Events Tagged With: animation, auction, authentic, Bob Burns, christies, Film, high resolution, memorabilia, miniature, Movie, Original, photography, photos, popular culture, production, Prop, Provenance, RKO, skeleton, South Kensington, stop motion, Universal

September 21, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Christie’s November 2009 Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to Feature Original Prop “King Kong” Stop-Motion Armature

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The next Christie’s “Pop Culture” auction event, scheduled for November 24, 2009 at their South Kensignton location in the UK, will feature one of the original stop-motion armatures from King Kong (1933).  This piece is expected to realize a very high price at auction, as it is an extremely important artifact from a truly classic film. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Auction Houses and Dealers, Christie's, News and Events Tagged With: animation, auction, authentic, Bob Burns, christies, entertainment, Film, memorabilia, miniature, Movie, Original, popular culture, production, Prop, Provenance, RKO, scale, sculptor, skeleton, South Kensington, stop motion, studio, Universal

July 19, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Harrison/Elstree Props/Norank: Raiders of the Lost Ark ‘Staff of Ra’ Headpiece Props in the Marketplace

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As a continuation of recent articles, the focus of this feature is the recent activity in the marketplace concerning the “Staff of Ra” headpiece props attributed to Raiders of the Lost Ark – all of which appear to have originated from the Harrison family (who retired from and sold the “Elstree Props” business in early 2008 and now sell unlicensed replica props as “Norank Engineering” and on eBay as “unisusu”).  With one purchased for $450 and another offered for resale for $30,000 (along with a German hat), it certainly raises a number of questions and concerns, and warrants investigation, debate, and discussion. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Elstree Props (pre-2008), Market Watch, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Raiders of the Lost Ark Fertility Idols In The Marketplace Tagged With: archivist, authentic, authenticate, authentication, autograph, certificate of authenticity, coa, Danziger Collection, e11e, ebay, Elstree Film Studios, Elstree Props (pre-2008), england, gold, high resolution, indiana jones, indygear, LFL, Lucasfilm, n. harrison, Nick Harrison, Norank Engineering, Norm Harrison, Original, paul harrison, Prop, Provenance, raiders of the lost ark, replica, replica prop forum, rpf, signature, staff of ra, star wars, Steve Wickenden, unisusu, yourprops

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