PropWorx, best known for its liquidation of assets from Battlestar Galactica via two live auction events and thousands of eBay auctions, has launched a new website with details about one of its new licenses, Iron Man, on behalf of Marvel Studios. In addition to photos and descriptions of some of the nicer items is a page to pre-order a limited edition auction catalog which appears to be impressive. [Read more…]
Variety Kids has launched an eBay auction of a 1966 Dodge Coronet from the Coen Brothers Academy Award nominated film, A Serious Man. 100% of the proceeds for the sale of the original movie prop will benefit The Children’s Charity’s Mission. [Read more…]
“Clothes Off Our Back” is hosting a series of charity auctions that include original wardrobe pieces worn in Sony Pictures films. The sale, which also includes autographed TV and movie scripts, posters, and other entertainment memorabilia, will benefit Haiti earthquake relief efforts. [Read more…]
Late last year, the “Museum of Interesting Things” opened at the Nymboida Coaching Station Inn in Australia. Russell Crowe has donated original movie props and costumes from many of his films for display at the museum. Aaron of HeroProp.com was kind enough to provide photos and videos from his recent visit to share with readers of the Original Prop Blog. [Read more…]
The Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 39″ catalog (first of two parts) is now available online at the official Profiles in History website, which has also been recently redesigned. This special auction, the Michael H Epstein & Scott E Schwimer Glamour Photography Auction, will be held at their offices in Calabassas Hills, CA on March 25th-27th, 2010.
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A collector has contacted me who claims to have been trying to complete a transaction with UK prop dealer Steve Knight and his Rare Props business since last year. [Read more…]
Original prop and wardrobe dealer The Golden Closet and The Prop Store of London has launched a series of eBay auctions, the proceeds of which will benefit The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. The auction includes pieces from Mars Attacks, Three Kings, Gladiator, Tropic Thunder, V for Vendetta, The Sopranos, and other properties. [Read more…]
As an update to the ongoing movie poster scandal that was first reported on last year, auction house Profiles in History has this week filed the second of two lawsuits against consignors that they allege defrauded them via the consignment of fake move posters (one-sheets, lobby cards) to their sales. [Read more…]
