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Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 53’ Results in Passed Lots, A Few Surprises; “Jackpot” Reserves/Estimates Finally Out of Control?

I have been traveling for the past week, so did not personally watch the latest Profiles in History sale (“Hollywood Auction 53”) live, but received a number of e-mails and texts from others in this art market commenting about the overall “lackluster” and “disappointing” results of the event, though there were a few surprises and stand out pieces (such as the Lord of the Rings Legolas bow going for $372,000 with Buyer’s Premium, Kate Winslet’s dress from Titanic selling for $330,000 with BP, and an X-Wing model from Star Wars realizing approximately $270,000 with BP).  Based on a spreadsheet compiled by a friend, focusing on Lots 433-902 (the second half of the catalog, following classic Hollywood photos, etc.), about 40% of the items were not sold.  [Read more…]

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Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 53′ TV & Movie Prop Catalog Available Online for Sale Event December 15th

Profiles in History’s Winter auction catalog, “Drama, Action, Romance: Hollywood Auction 53” is now available in print as well as online, via their official site. This sale is scheduled for December 15th at their Calabasas Hills facility. [Read more…]

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EMP Museum Photo Journal Part 1 of 2: Movies (Sci-Fi + Horror Pop Culture Memorabilia Exhibits) – see also Rock Subculture Journal

This is Part 1 of a two-part series chronicling my visit to the EMP Museum in Seattle.  This Part 1 feature will focus on the current Movie-related exhibits at the museum, while Part 2 has been published on sister site, Rock Subculture Journal, and that photo journal will cover the Music-related exhibits.  The current movie and television related exhibits include “Icons of Science Fiction” and “Can’t Look Away: The Lure of the Horror Film”.

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ScreenUsed’s Second Movie Prop, Costume, and Memorabilia Live Online Auction to be Held on November 3rd, Catalog Available Online

Online movie prop dealer and pioneer ScreenUsed will be holding their second live auction on November 3rd. The auction catalog is now available online via a PDF download via their official website and collectors can bid on iCollector. [Read more…]

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ScreenUsed To Hold First Online Auction on July 21st, Catalog Available Online

Long respected online movie prop dealer in the field, ScreenUsed, will be holding their first live auction on July 21st.  The auction catalog is now available online via a PDF download via their official website, and will soon be live on iCollector. [Read more…]

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Martin Nolan of Julien’s Auctions Featured on Australia’s The Morning Show to Discuss Their Hollywood Legends Auction

Julien’s Auctions Executive Director, Martin Nolan, appeared as a guest on today’s broadcast of “The Morning Show”, a talk show in Australia.  Martin discusses the upcoming “Hollywood Legends” auction and some of the material offered for sale, including the much talked about dresses owned and worn by Whitney Houston, which has garnered a lot of mainstream media attention due to her recent death.  [Read more…]

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Julien’s Auctions ‘Hollywood Legends’ Catalog Online, Event to be Held in Beverly Hills March 31st & April 1st

Julien’s Auctions has published the online catalog for their upcoming sale – “Hollywood Legends”, which will be held at their Beverly Hills gallery on Saturday, March 1st and Sunday, April 1st.

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Profiles in History ‘Icons of Hollywood Auction′ TV & Movie Prop Catalog Available Online for Sale Event December 15th and 16th

The Profiles in History ‘Icons of Hollywood Auction’ catalog does away with the traditional “Hollywood Auction” numbering format (which ended with 44?), and is now available as a free PDF download on their official site, with hardcopies available for purchase as well. Their next auction will be held December 15-16 at The Paley Center in Beverly Hills. [Read more…]