2016

January 1, 2017 By Jason DeBord

The 10th Annual Original Prop Blog “Year in Review” for 2016: News, Developments, and Trends in Collecting Original TV & Movie Props, Costumes and Pop Culture Memorabilia

As per tradition, (see 2007 Year in Review, 2008 Year in Review, 2009 Year in Review, 2010 Year in Review, 2011 Year in Review, 2012 Year in Review, 2013 Year in Review, 2014 Year in Review, 2015 Year in Review), what follows is an editorial featuring my personal observations and opinions with regards to the business of buying, collecting, selling, and preserving original pop culture artifacts. A look back at interesting trends, developments, and news stories from 2016. As is always the case, this is a completely subjective exercise, and merely touches on the developments and events that relate to the hobby. [Read more…]

November 28, 2016 By Jason DeBord

Bonhams & ‘TCM Presents… ‘The Estate of Maureen O’Hara’ & ‘Lights, Camera, Auction’ on November 29th & 30th

Bonhams is holding their next set of Turner Classic Movies curated auction events this week, starting with their “The Estate of Maureen O’Hara” on November 29th and “Lights, Camera, Auction!” on November 30th. Both sales will be held in New York, with online bidding available. [Read more…]

November 20, 2016 By Jason DeBord

ScreenUsed’s Fall 2016 Movie Prop, Costume, and Memorabilia Online Auction on December 10th; Catalog Online

ScreenUsed is holding their next quarterly live auction on Saturday, December 10th. The company will with this auction begin to host their events on their own website (rather than third-party services like LiveAuctioneers and iCollector). Additionally, back in September they began to host “Timed Daily Auctions”, with 15 new items every weekday.

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October 30, 2016 By Jason DeBord

Prop Store Catalog Now Available & Live Bidding Open for Their Twilight Saga Live Auction on November 19th & 20th

The print and online catalogs are now available, and online bidding is now live for Prop Store and Summit Entertainment’s two-day live-auction event of original props, costumes, and set decoration pieces used in The Twilight Saga (Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2). The live event features more than 900 lots of props, costumes and other film memorabilia. There will be an exhibition at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood, CA on November 18th -20th with the live auction being held on November 19th and 20th. [Read more…]

October 30, 2016 By Jason DeBord

Heritage Auction Galleries ‘Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction’ on November 12th

Heritage Auction Galleries’ latest online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction” will be held in Dallas on November 12th. The sale features 769 lots of music and rock and roll items and vintage/classic Hollywood stars and personally owned items/estate items. [Read more…]

October 15, 2016 By Jason DeBord

Calendar of Live Auction Events: TV and Movie Props & Costumes, Hollywood Entertainment, Music, & Pop Culture Memorabilia

Below is the latest updated calendar for upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to collectors. Please also note that I update changes/additions to the calendar until the next update, in order to maintain as up to date as possible. [Read more…]

September 4, 2016 By Jason DeBord

Prop Store Catalog Now Available & Live Bidding Open for Their Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction on September 27th

The print and online catalogs are now available, and online bidding is now live for Prop Store’s third annual Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction. It will be held at the Odeon BFI IMAX in Waterloo, London on September 27th. The live event features more than 579 lots of props, costumes and other film and television memorabilia. There will be a free two week long exhibition at the London ODEON BFI IMAX from September 14th through the 27th. [Read more…]

September 4, 2016 By Jason DeBord