Christie’s next “Vintage Film Posters and Entertainment Memorabilia” auction (Sale 5872) will be held November 24th at South Kensington, London. The catalog for this event can be viewed online. [Read more…]
eBay Original “The Godfather” Movie Prop Clapperboard: “What you see is what you get”
A clapperboard “from The Godfather” was listed on eBay today in the Entertainment Memorabilia > Movie Memorabilia > Props > Originals category. This for sale listing serves as a good case study for simple analysis of auctions such as these that make up a large percentage of offerings on eBay. [Read more…]
Julien’s “The Godfather” Movie Prop Clapperboard
As reported in past articles, Julien’s held their “Entertainment Sale Hollywood Memorabilia” auction at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on June 21 (LINK). One of the items featured prominently in their marketing raised some questions on the Movie Prop Forum, with Rick Spector of Stairway to the Stars questioning the date on the clapboard (or clapperboard) attributed to use in The Godfather, as well as the “I” in the film title. I’ve since picked up a copy of The Godfather Legacy by Harlan Lebo which seems to raise further questions about the markings on this piece that realized $4,500.00 at auction (plus 25%-27.5% Buyer’s Premium). [Read more…]