Profiles in History has redesigned their website, including a bit of new content… (of particular interest to me is the “Collecting Hollywood Memorabilia” guide): [Read more…]
Profiles in History Auction 29 Catalog Out
As previously reported (“Profiles in History Auction 29: Rare Hollywood Photographs, November 7th & 8th“), the next Profiles in History auction event will be held in November. As noted, this auction will consist of vintage Hollywood photography, and, flipping through the catalog, a limited number of posters/one-sheets. [Read more…]
October’s Heritage Auction Addendum: “Planet of the Apes” Statue of Liberty Prop Removed from Catalog
Though the Heritage auction was held last week, I just now looked to see the results of the Statue of Liberty head attributed to Planet of the Apes that was one of the Featured Items (which was the cover specimen of Profiles in History’s auction this past August, and went unsold – see prior article, “Heritage Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – October 6-7, 2007“). [Read more…]
Profiles in History Auction 29: Rare Hollywood Photographs, November 7th & 8th
I noticed Profiles in History updated their webpage with marketing for their next event, Hollywood Auction 29: [Read more…]
Profiles in History – Car Auction In The News
Per ContactMusic.com, it looks like all four of the cars put up for auction in the Profiles in History event last week failed to sell. Going by eBay results, it appeared that the Days of Thunder car had sold, but perhaps not: [Read more…]
Profiles in History 28 Held Yesterday, Today
Profiles in History 28 was held yesterday and today, with the majority props being auctioned today at Profiles in Calabasas Hills, over the Internet via eBay Live Auctions, and by phone. [Read more…]
Profiles in History 28 Print Catalog Out, Live on eBay
I received my print catalog for Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 28 in the mail yesterday: [Read more…]
Auction House Buying Considerations, Part I: Overview
I have had very limited experiences in buying direct from auction houses, but there are terms and conditions of sale, unique to each company/event, that can differ from other buying experiences. I would highly recommend that any collector, before participating in such an auction, carefully review the terms and conditions of the sale, typically outlined in the catalog. Even with the same company, these are prone to change catalog to catalog, sale to sale. [Read more…]