The Replica Prop Forum, more commonly referred to simply as “The RPF”, has added a new “Screen Used Props” sub forum to their website. While there has always been a small percentage of talk dedicated to original props and costumes, as well as many topics that would be of interest to both replica and original prop collectors, this is the first time that a special area has been dedicated exclusively to talk about original props on the board. [Read more…]
Profiles in History Feature in Latest Issue of ‘LOST: The Official Magazine’
The latest issue of ‘LOST: The Official Magazine’ (Jan/Feb ’10) includes a “preview” feature on Profiles in History and their auction of assets from the TV show, slated for mid next year following the close of Season Six. [Read more…]
Super Auctions “Hollywood Entertainment Museum” Sale Event in Los Angeles, December 19-20, 2009
Super Auctions is holding an entertainment memorabilia auctions this month which is a liquidation of assets from the Hollywood Entertainment Museum. Touted as “The Entertainment Auction of the Century”, the sale benefits the Media Arts Education for At-Risk Youth. [Read more…]
20th Century Props II: More Auctions with Super Auctions, December 12th & 15th, 2009
Super Auctions is managing a series of follow-up auctions to their previous liquidation efforts of the 20th Century Props. The next sales are split into two sessions – “Movie Memorabilia” and “Event Planning”. [Read more…]
Original Television and Movie Prop, Wardrobe, and Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions: Upcoming Event Calendar
Below is the latest updated list of 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 original prop collectors. [Read more…]
Annual Holiday Warning About Buying Fake and Fraudulent Movie Props, Costumes, and Memorabilia as Gifts
Since today is “Black Friday”, I thought it would be appropriate to republish an editorial that I posted last year as the holiday season approached, warning consumers against the purchase of television and movie props, costumes, and other assets as gifts for loved ones. [Read more…]
Showtime Launches “Dexter” Auctions Offering Original Props from the Popular Television Program
Today Showtime has launched a number of online auctions offering original props from their popular cable television series, “Dexter”. It appears that the minimum bid amount on items is $15, and they are using SeenOn.com as their online auction service provider. [Read more…]
Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to be Held at Knightsbridge on December 16th, Catalog Available Online
The second of two Bonhams events to be held next month (the other being hosted in Los Angeles) is the “Entertainment Memorabilia” auction (Sale 16905), which will be held December 16th at Knightsbridge in the United Kingdom. The catalog for this event can be viewed online. [Read more…]