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ScreenUsed Closed

Truly pioneers in this art market for the past 15 years, the men behind online retailer and auction house ScreenUsed have been viewed by myself and many others as “collectors first”, as their passion for the artifacts that they’ve found, archived, and brought to market has always been quite evident if you’ve ever had the opportunity to talk with either of them in person or on the phone.  These have always been two guys that love film and television, and have always been excited by the magic of holding something special from a favorite movie or TV show.  Today, visitors to their famous website at www.ScreenUsed.com learned that they’ve decided to close up shop. [Read more…]

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Prop Store’s “Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction” Catalog Available, Sale on September 20th

The fifth “Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction” annual sale event for Prop Store will be held at London’s BFI IMAX on September 20th, offering over 600 lots of entertainment memorabilia.  Both the print and online catalogs are available, and Prop Store continues to assemble more and more impressive offerings, year after year.  They are also holding a public exhibit at BFI IMAX through to the auction date. [Read more…]

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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…]

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“The Star Wars Collection” Highlights Prop Store’s “Cinema Poster Live Auction” in London and Online on June 28th

As mentioned last month, this week Prop Store is holding their first auction focusing on posters.  The Cinema Poster Live Auction in London on June 28th.  The principals behind Prop Store are well known for their love of Star Wars, so it is not surprising that their first poster sale features some significant pieces from the franchise, and what they star is “the most extensive collection of Star Wars posters ever to be offered on the open market”.  There is also an exhibit at London Odeon BFI IMAX cinema. [Read more…]

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Profiles in History’s “Love, Liza: The Auction” Liza Minnelli Sale Catalog Available

Announced some time ago, Profiles in History have finally set a date for their Liza Minnelli sale; “Love, Liza: The Auction” will feature over 1,700 lots and take place on July 30th & 31st and August 1st.  The online catalog is now available and the print version is being offered for sale for $100. [Read more…]

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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…]

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Aste Bolaffi’s Cinema Auction on March 27th Features Stanley Kubrick Memorabilia

Italian auction house Aste Bolaffi is holding a Cinema Auction on March 27th that features Stanley Kubrick related material from the collection of his assistant Emilio D’Alessandro.  Memorabilia in the auction includes pieces from Spartacus, Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, Eyes Wide Shut, and more. [Read more…]

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Heritage Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction in Dallas on April 15th

Heritage Auction Galleries’ latest online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction” will be held in Dallas on April 15th. The sale features 806 lots of music and rock and roll items and vintage/classic Hollywood stars and personally owned items/estate items. [Read more…]