As reported throughout 2009 and last updated over one year ago, efforts by Julien’s Auctions to offer for sale memorabilia owned by Michael Jackson were embroiled in controversy and legal action, which ultimately led to the cancellation of the event following a settlement between the auction house and MJJ Productions. The pop star died just two months later. [Read more…]
Heritage Auction Galleries February 2011 “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Available Online
The Heritage Auction Galleries has published on their latest online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – Auction #7031”, to be held February 18-19 at their Beverly Hills, California location. [Read more…]
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards Ceremony Charity Auction Begins Today
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) is holding a short, four-day auction of television and movie memorabilia as part of their 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Funds raised from the auction, being held by Clothes Off Our Backs, will benefit two charity foundations – BookPALS (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools) and Storyline Online. [Read more…]
Jalopnik Challenges Authenticity of “JFK Ambulance”; Barrett-Jackson Sells Vehicle for $132,000 at Auction
While not about original props and costumes from movies or television, this story is of interest in that it involves a public auction and public challenges over the authenticity of a high value item offered for sale – an ambulance said to have carried the body of President John F. Kennedy following his assassination in 1963 (Barrett-Jackson Lot: 1277 – 1963 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE AMBULANCE). [Read more…]
“Museum Collection of Superhero Memorabilia” Superman Costume Auction Results
As reported over recent weeks, Antique Helper offered a collection of mostly Superman-related costumes and memorabilia yesterday, the descriptions of which included caveats and disclaimers as to provenance and authenticity. Generally, the auction results for the costumes highlighted in the prior articles were lackluster, in terms of comparable confirmed authentic examples of the same style and type of wardrobe pieces. [Read more…]
Antique Helper Catalog Now Online With Descriptions of Superman-Related Costumes at Auction; No Warranties Nor Claims of Authenticity
As reported last week, Antique Helper is offering for public auction a number of Superman-related costumes as part of their “Super Hero Museum Collection” auction this weekend. The catalog is now published online, with carefully worded lot descriptions. [Read more…]
Press Release: “Museum Collection of Superhero Memorabilia” to be Sold at Auction by Antique Helper in Indianapolis
This morning I received a press release from the press contact for Antique Helper in Indianapolis, Indiana with regards to their “Museum Collection of Superhero Memorabilia”, part of their larger “Art and Antiques Auction”. Included in the sale are pieces attributed to the American Superheroes Museum. [Read more…]
Original Television and Movie Prop, Costume, and Hollywood Entertainment Memorabilia Auction Events Calendar
Below is the latest updated list of 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 original prop collectors. [Read more…]