This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Tom Spina was one of the first collectors I came into contact with back in 2002, and one of the first guys I met in person in 2005. As Tom and his businesses – Regal Robot (“art decor and furniture”) and Tom Spina Designs (“unique creations for marketing, trade shows, theme parks, film/video, collectors, museums… anyone!”)- are based on the east coast, I was thrilled to learn that he was not only attending San Diego Comic Con this year, but also exhibiting as Regal Robot. He brought along a lot of cool merch (as an official licensee for his Star Wars products). Of course, Tom is know all around the world for the peerless work of he and his colleagues in not only their creative work but restoration and display work for original props, costumes, and other film and television production assets. [Read more…]
“Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce” Auction by Sotheby’s Australia on April 7th
Sotheby’s Australia will be holding their “Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce” auction on April 7th. In addition to personally owned items (furniture, art, sporting memorabilia) will be original props and costumes from Russell Crowe’s work in film, including Gladiator, Romper Stomper, L.A. Confidential, Mystery Alaska, The Insider, Cinderella Man, Master and Commander, American Gangster, 3:10 to Yuma, State of Play, Robin Hood, and more. [Read more…]
Sotheby’s “Vivien: The Vivien Leigh Collection” in London on September 26th; Auction Catalog Online
Sotheby’s have put up an amazing collection of items related to one of the most popular actresses in classic Hollywood cinema, Vivien Leigh. The September 26th auction event in London for “The Vivien Leigh Collection” will also feature a public exhibition leading up to the event. The online catalog is now up and you can learn more about the 321 lots. [Read more…]
Original ‘Mad Men’ TV Props & Costumes Part of Charity Auction Benefiting “City of Hope”
Original props, costumes, furniture, and walk on roles are currently being sold in a charity auction hosted by eBay, with proceeds benefiting “City of Hope”. This is touted as the first official charity auction for the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning cable series. [Read more…]