Last month, there were a number of mainstream media outlets reporting on a lawsuit filed against Heritage Auction Galleries by a former employee who charges, among other things, that the auction house utilizes a fictitious bidder – “N.P. Gresham” – to participate in bidding in its own auction events. [Read more…]
iCollector Video Feature Shows Improvement With Latest Premiere Props Live Auction; “Hollywood Live Auctions”
I had an opportunity to tune into the latest iCollector original movie prop and costume live auction (see Premiere Props “Fangoria Presents A Horror Movie Prop And Costume Auction” Live Event October 24th) for a few minutes yesterday, and the streaming video feature appears to be much improved, as implemented by Premiere Props. [Read more…]
Ready Auction House “Vintage Comic Art Animation Star Trek Props” October 31, 2009
Ready Auction House in Anaheim, CA is holding an auction on October 31st – “Vintage Comic Art Animation Star Trek Props” – which includes original TV and movie props and memorabilia related to various Paramount Pictures productions and a number of lots from the various Star Trek films and television series. [Read more…]
Heritage Auction Galleries November 2009 “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Available Online
The Heritage Auction Galleries website now offers the online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – Auction #7011”, to be held November 6-7, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.
Impressions: Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 37” Event
Profiles in History’s Hollywood Auction 37 was held Thursday and Friday, which offered a number of original television and movie props, costumes, and other memorabilia. The auction was held on site at the Profiles in History offices in Calabasas Hills, with off-site bidding available over the Internet via iCollector, as well as direct via mail, fax, and by phone. [Read more…]
Premiere Props “Fangoria Presents A Horror Movie Prop And Costume Auction” Live Event October 24th
Premiere Props will be holding another live auction in El Segundo, branded as “Fangoria Presents”, offering original props and costumes from a variety of horror films. The auction will be held October 24th, with online bidding managed by iCollector.com. [Read more…]
20th Century Props Liquidation Continues; Prop Rental Business Listed on eBay for $1.5 Million Dollars
Liquidation of assets following the much publicized closure of 20th Century Props continues, following a number of auctions held by Great American Group and now, Super Auctions. The business also has a standing eBay listing for $1.5 million dollars for the remaining assets and rights to the business itself. All is marketed as building toward a “Special Auction” on October 17-18th. [Read more…]
Statement from John Davis of Poster Mountain Regarding Fraudulent “1931” Dracula One Sheet
As a short update to yesterday’s article (see “1931″ Dracula One Sheet Poster Determined to be Fake, Pulled from Next Week’s Profiles in History Auction), Joe Maddalena of Profiles in History has sent me a statement from John Davis of Poster Mountain, who authenticated the Dracula one sheet which has been determined to be a forgery. [Read more…]