Now that I am back in the States, I thought I would take the time to review the results of the overwhelming number entertainment memorabilia auctions that took place throughout the month of December. Interestingly, while I personally met with a number of participants in our field while traveling in England and France this month, the one unsolicited and seemingly universal topic brought up by all was the question of “the Bubble”. Is there a bubble? If so, what are the contributing factors, and when and how will it burst? And what would the consequences be on our art market? Since the results of these high profile auctions speak to these notions and related speculation, I thought it would make sense to frame my results analysis in this discussion. [Read more…]
Premiere Props ‘Holiday Auction Extravaganza III’ Catalog Online, Television & Movie Prop and Costume Sale Event December 10th and 11th
The online catalog for the Premiere Props “Holiday Auction Extravaganza”, scheduled for December 10-11, is now listed via online bidding partner iCollector. The two-day auction includes over 900 lots from various film and television productions. [Read more…]
Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to be Held in Knightsbridge, England on December 15th, Catalog Available Online
The second of two Entertainment Memorabilia auctions to be held by Bonhams in the month of December has published its catalog online. This event will be held at their Knightsbridge location in England on December 15th for their “Entertainment Memorabilia” auction (Sale 19037). The first auction will be held in Los Angeles on December 14th. [Read more…]
Julien’s Auctions 2nd Annual “Legends” Entertainment Memorabilia Auction Event October 22 in Macau China at Ponte 16
Julien’s Auctions will be holding their 2nd annual “Legends” entertainment memorabilia auction on October 22, 2011 at Point 16 in Macau China. Material made available for sale include legends from television, film, and music, such as Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Elvis, The Beatles, Madonna, Bruce Lee, and more. Their catalog is now available for purchase as well as viewing online. [Read more…]
Video Interview with Darren Julien and Martin Nolan of Julien’s Auctions at their Beverly Hills Gallery
Last week I had an opportunity to spend some time with Darren Julien and Martin Nolan of Julien’s Auctions at their Beverly Hills gallery. In addition to a special preview of property from the estate of Tony Curtis from their upcoming auction event, both gentlemen took the time to sit down with me to provide some history on the company and endeavors, and a look to the future. [Read more…]
Premiere Props “Hollywood Auction Extravaganza II” Catalog Online, Television & Movie Prop and Costume Sale Event July 30-31
The online catalog for the Premiere Props “Hollywood Auction Extravaganza II”, scheduled for July 30-31, is now listed via online bidding partners iCollector and LiveAuctioneers. This second event comprised of a significant percentage of consignment-based offerings, the sale includes over 1200 lots from a wide variety of film and television productions. [Read more…]
Prop Talk Podcast #013 – Darren Julien, Julien’s Auctions | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord
Darren Julien, special guest. This is the thirteenth ‘Prop Talk’ podcast by the Original Prop Blog. Mr. Darren Julien is the President and CEO of Julien’s Auctions. Julien’s Auctions specializes in entertainment memorabilia and celebrity estate auctions, spanning movies, television, and popular music artists. This weekend, Julien’s Auctions sold their first piece for a price in excess of one million dollars – one of two jackets worn by Michael Jackson in the Thriller video produced for his milestone album by the same name.
Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to be Held in Knightsbridge, England on June 29th, Catalog Available Online
The second of two Entertainment Memorabilia auctions to be held by Bonhams in the month of June has published its catalog online. This event will be held at their Knightsbridge location in England on June 29th for their “Entertainment Memorabilia” auction (Sale 19036). The first auction will be held in Los Angeles on June 29th. [Read more…]