As previously reported, “Profiles in History Auction 29: Rare Hollywood Photographs, November 7th & 8th“, the latest Profiles in History auction was dedicated to rare photographs, while the next auction in December appears to be focused on traditional prop and wardrobe offerings. [Read more…]
Archives for November 2007
Hollywood Roadshow: Exclusive Movie Prop and Pinball Holiday Auction – El Segundo, November 17, 2007
The next Hollywood Roadshow will be the “Exclusive Movie Prop and Pinball Holiday Auction” on November 17, 2007 in El Segundo. [Read more…]
Bonhams: The David Gest Collection of Entertainment Memorabilia – Knightsbridge, December 5, 2007
Bonhams The David Gest Collection of Entertainment Memorabilia will be held in Knightsbridge on December 5, 2007. [Read more…]
Bonhams: Entertainment Memorabilia – Los Angeles, December 9, 2007
Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation & Illustration Art will be held in Los Angeles on December 9, 2007. [Read more…]
Christopher Lee’s Dracula Cape Find: Consigned with Heritage?
I came across what appears to be a press release included in a discussion on the Classic Horror Film Board, in the topic “Jack Pierce Scrapbook pages“. I have not been able to find the release anywhere else on the web to verify it, including a search of the official press releases found at HA.com.
Interestingly, if accurate and if not retracted, it would seem the Christopher Lee Dracula cape claimed to have recently been discovered by Angels as reported by the BBC just a few weeks ago (see article, BBC News: “Lee’s Dracula Cape Found in Store”) has been consigned with Heritage Auction Galleries for an event in April: [Read more…]
CBS The Early Show – Star Wars: License to Thrill
There is a video segment available on the CBS website from their feature, “Star Wars: License to Thrill”, from their “The Early Show” program. The video features an interview with Steve Sansweet, Director of Content Management for LucasFilm, and probably the most famous collector of Star Wars merchandise and memorabilia. [Read more…]
Research & Dialogue About Importing Firearms to the UK: Update
This is an update to the prior article (Research & Dialogue About Importing Firearms to the UK), which raised issues and questions related to the implementation of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 in the UK and the affect of this legislation on prop collectors and dealers. [Read more…]
NASA’s Space Center Houston to Host Star Wars Prop Exhibit
LucasFilm released the following press release today (as reported on TheForce.net). According to the release, the Luke Skywalker lightsaber from Return of the Jedi, along with other Star Wars props, including a 1:1 scale X-Wing fighter, will be on display at NASA’s Space Center Houston through the end of the year. [Read more…]