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July 12, 2020 By Jason DeBord

Jack Warford, Star Wars Starship Model Photographer for Merchandising/Promotion in 1977 & Rare Filming and Prototype Images

This article is by its nature self-promotion for Julien’s Auctions (where I serve as COO), but I believe it is consistent with my past articles sharing news and insights about Star Wars with followers, so I’m making an exception in this case, as I am in a unique position to share new information about Star Wars. I wanted to put a spotlight not so much on our lots in an upcoming auction, but on Jack Warford and his story behind some of the iconic photography of original model starships from the original Star Wars in 1977. All of this background was completely unknown to me prior to working on bringing some prints and original photos to auction this year. [Read more…]

May 31, 2017 By Jason DeBord

Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction in London on June 28th

Bonhams will be holding their “Entertainment Memorabilia” (auction 24240) auction will be held on June 28th in Knightsbridge. This sale includes 186 lots featuring a mix of film/television as well as rock and roll and popular music related memorabilia. [Read more…]

March 8, 2017 By Jason DeBord

WIRED’s Look Into Collecting the Most Iconic Franchise Movie Props in Modern Cinema

My friend Dan Lanigan is the focus of a new article published by WIRED magazine titled “Inside the Deeply Nerdy—and Insanely Expensive—World of Hollywood Prop Collecting“. Written by Rene Chun with photography by Dan Winters, it takes a close look at select high end movie props… [Read more…]

March 8, 2017 By Jason DeBord

Bonhams & ‘TCM Presents… ‘Rock And Roll Through The Lens’ on March 27th

Bonhams is holding their next Turner Classic Movies curated auction event this month with their “TCM Presents… Rock And Roll Through The Lens” on March 27th in New York. The sale is comprised of 213 lots of rock and roll related memorabilia. [Read more…]

November 28, 2016 By Jason DeBord

Bonhams & ‘TCM Presents… ‘The Estate of Maureen O’Hara’ & ‘Lights, Camera, Auction’ on November 29th & 30th

Bonhams is holding their next set of Turner Classic Movies curated auction events this week, starting with their “The Estate of Maureen O’Hara” on November 29th and “Lights, Camera, Auction!” on November 30th. Both sales will be held in New York, with online bidding available. [Read more…]

June 20, 2016 By Jason DeBord

Bonhams ‘Entertainment Memorabilia’ Catalog Online; Auction to be Held in London on June 29th

Bonhams will be holding their “Entertainment Memorabilia” (auction 23239) auction will be held on June 29th in Knightsbridge. This sale includes 254 lots featuring a mix of film/television as well as rock and roll and popular music related memorabilia. [Read more…]

March 3, 2016 By Jason DeBord

TCM Presents … The Charlton Heston Collection by Bonhams on March 22nd; Catalog Online

Later this month, Bonhams will be holding their next Turner Classic Movies curated auction event, “The Charlton Heston Collection”. This will be held in Los Angeles on March 22nd, with online bidding available. The majority of the 322 lots are of the “personally owned” variety from the family. [Read more…]

November 20, 2015 By Jason DeBord

Bonhams ‘Entertainment Memorabilia’ Auction to be Held in London on December 10th, Catalog Available Online

Bonhams will be holding their “Entertainment Memorabilia” (auction 22818) sale event in London on December 10th. This sale includes 227 lots featuring a mix of film/television as well as rock and roll and popular music related memorabilia. [Read more…]