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COMING - Rare Movie Poster May Fetch $1 MillionNEW YORK - An extremely rare 1930s movie poster, is expected to fetch $1-million in an upcoming Halloween auction... Learn More October 24, 2018
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SOLD - $92,000 for 'McFly' NikeONLINE - A single Nike shoe made for Back To The Future II, has fetched $92,100 in an eBay auction... Learn More July 3, 2018
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SOLD - $50,000 for 'Dumb and Dumber' ScooterHOUSTON, TEXAS - The scooter used as a movie prop in the classic 1994 comedy, 'Dumb and Dumber' has fetched $50,000 on eBay... Learn More February 19, 2018
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SOLD - $1.8 Million for Vintage Pink Floyd Recording ConsoleNEW YORK - Bonham's reports an Abby Road recording console used by Pink Floyd to record Dark Side of the Moon has fetched $1.8 Million at auction. The console, an EMI TG12345 MK IV was housed at Abbey Road Studios between 1971-1983. Besides being used by Pink Floyd, it had also been used by other artists including: Paul McCartney and Wings, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Kate Bush and The Cure... Auction Link March 28, 2017
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SOLD - $4.8 Million for Marilyn Monroe ‘Birthday’ DressLOS ANGELES - Julien's reports a dress worn by Marilyn Monroe (video) to sing Happy Birthday (historical video) to President Kennedy, has sold for $4.8 million. The dress, designed by Jean Louis as an illusion gown, was worn by Monroe at Madison Square Garden in New York City on May 19, 1962. The occasion was a Democratic fundraiser and 45th birthday celebration for President Kennedy. November 18, 2016
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SOLD - $394,000 for E.T. Movie Poster IllustrationDALLAS - Heritage auctions reports, the original Illustration created by John Alvin (1948 - 2008) for the 1982 'E.T.' movie poster, has sold for $394,000. The Illustration, measuring 48.5 x 34.5 inches, became the iconic poster for the blockbuster film co-produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, and written by Melissa Mathison. October 12, 2016
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SOLD - $250,000 for 'Dark Knight' Batman SuitLONDON - Bloomberg and Wochit Entertainment (video) reports , a Batman Batsuit worn in 'The Dark Knight' and 'The Dark Knight Rises' has sold for $250,000. Christian Bale wore the Batsuit in both films, which were directed by Christopher Nolan. The suit was sold by The Prop Store... Auction Link September 29, 2016
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SOLD - $73,687 for Controversial Antique Movie PosterDALLAS - Heritage Auctions reports a 101-year-old antique movie poster has fetched $73,687 at auction. The poster, for the 1915 film "Birth of a Nation," is described as "one of the most controversial and explicitly racist films of the early twentieth century." The one sheet poster measured 28 by 42 inches... Auction Link August 2, 2016
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SOLD - $191,000 for Han Solo 'Star Wars'JacketONLINE - ABC News reports the jacket worn by Harrison Ford as Han Solo in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” has sold for $191,000. Proceeds from the auction will benefit NYU Langone Medical Center and “Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures” (FACES), a condition that affects Harrison's daughter. The sale was handled by the online charity auction site IfOnly. April 14, 2017
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SOLD - $66,687 for Marilyn Monroe Photos Taken by 'Teenage Fan'DALLAS, TEXAS - The Daily Mail reports photos of Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) taken by a teenage fan in the 1950s, have sold for $66,687. The photographs were sold by Heritage auctions in 18 lots... Auction Link February 25, 2016
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SOLD - $35,000 for Lock of John Lennon's HairDALLAS, TEXAS - Heritage Auctions reports a lock of hair from John Lennon’s head has sold for $35,000. The hair was cut in 1966 by a German barber prior to his filming How I Won The War. According to Heritage, it was the largest lock of Lennon’s hair ever sold at auction... Auction Link February 22, 2016
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SOLD - $14,900 for Beatles signed 'Slip of Paper' on eBayONLINE - eBay reports a slip of paper signed by all four Beatles in the summer of 1969, has sold for $14,900. According to the seller, 1969 Beatles signatures are extremely rare. February 17, 2016
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COMING - $300,000 Expected for Luke Skywalker BlasterLOS ANGELES - Comicbook.com reports a 'Blaster' prop used during The Empire Strikes Back by actor Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, is expected to fetch $300,000. The Blaster will be sold by Nate D. Sanders in an auction ending January 28... Auction Link January 19, 2016
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SOLD - $27,500 for Vintage Elvis SunglassesNASHVILLE - Graceland Auctions is reporting Elvis Presley's 1970s sunglasses have fetched $27,500 at auction. The sunglasses were desribed as prescription “TCB” (Taking Care of Business) Nautic Neostyle... Auction link January 8, 2016
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SOLD - $149,000 for a Vintage 'Rocky' JacketA Leather Jacket worn by Sylvester Stallone in the 1976 film Rocky has sold for $149,000 at auction. The Jacket was sold by Heritage Auctions Source: Heritage Auctions - December 22, 2015
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SOLD - $55,025 for Marilyn Monroe Judaism DocumentHOLLYWOOD - A document signed by Marilyn Monroe in order to convert to Judaism to marry playwright Arthur Miller in 1956, has sold for $55,025. The document was sold by Julien's. Source: Julien's - December 21, 2015
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SOLD - $1.5 Million for Dorothy's 'Wizard of Oz' DressNEW YORK, USA - The dress worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy in the 1939 film, 'The Wizard of Oz' has sold for $1.5 million at auction. The dress was sold by Bonhams. Source: Bonhams - November 23, 2015
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SOLD - $425,000 for Steve McQueen's Racing SuitNEW YORK, USA - Steve McQueen's racing suit from the 1971 action film Le Mans (directed by Lee H. Katzin) has sold for $1.5 million at auction. The racing suit was sold by Bonhams. Source: Bonhams - November 23, 2015
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SOLD - $450,000 for Star Wars Spaceship Model CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA, USA - A 16 inch model prop used in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope has fetched a record $450,000 (after buyer premium). The model was sold by Profiles in History. Source: MovieWeb - September 30, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $180,000 for 1950s Superman Costume
CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA, USA - A Superman costume worn by George Reeves in the 1950s TV series has fetched $180,000 (before buyer premium). The costume was sold by Profiles in History. Source: Invaluable - September 30, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $120,000 for Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet
LONDON, UK - A Stormtrooper helmet from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) has sold for $120,000. Reportedly one of a few helmets in private hands. The helmet was sold by the Prop Store. Source: The Wrap - September 25, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $93,750 for First Beatles Contract
NEW YORK, NY, USA - The Beatles first signed recording contract for the "My Bonnie" session in Germany (1961), has fetched $93,750. The contract was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage Auctions - September 21, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $75,000 for 1934 Shirley Temple Dress
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, USA - A dress worn by Shirley Temple (1928 - 2014) in her 1934 film, Stand Up and Cheer (20th Century Fox) sold for $75,000 at auction. The dress was sold by Theriaults. Source: Theriaults - July 14, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $358,000 for Vintage Marilyn Monroe Dress
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, USA - A dress worn by Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) in her final film, Something's Got to Give (20th Century Fox, 1962) sold for $358,000 at auction. The dress was sold by Julien's. Source: Julien's - June 26, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $212,500 for Marilyn Monroe Grave Marker
HOLLYWOOD, USA - A bronze marker (4 1/2 by 15 inches) removed from the grave of Marilyn Monroe to install a replacement in the 1970's, has sold for $212,500 at auction. The marker was sold by Julien's. Source: Julien's - June 26, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $137,000 for 'Gone With The Wind' Dress
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA - A dress worn by Vivien Leigh in the 1939 movie 'Gone With The Wind' has sold for $137,000 at auction. The dress was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage - April 18, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $191,200 for Rare 1941 Movie Poster
DALLAS, TEXAS, USA - A rare 1941 movie poster for the 'The Maltese Falcon' (starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor) has sold for $191,200 at auction. The poster was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage - March 30, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $106,250 for 1957 Marilyn Monroe Photo
NEW YORK, NY, USA - A signed 1957 photo (37/50) of Marilyn Monroe (18 3/4 by 15 3/4 in.) by Richard Avedon (1923-2004) has sold for $106,250 at auction. The photo was sold by Sotheby's. Source: Sotheby's - April 1, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $358,500 for 1931 'Frankenstein' Poster
DALLAS, TEXAS, USA - A 1931 Frankenstein movie poster found in a boarded up projection room has sold for $358,500 at auction. The poster was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: What Sells Best - March 30, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $50,190 for Coraline Animation Puppet
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA - An original Coraline animation puppet (Evil Other Mother) has sold for $50,190 at auction. The puppet was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage Auctions - February 12, 2015 Related: |
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$275,000 for Beverly Hillbillies Truck
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, USA - The custom truck built for the Beverly Hillbillies television show has sold for $275,000. The truck was sold by Barrett-Jackson. Source: Times Union - January 14, 2015 Related: |
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$450,000 for 'Smokey and the Bandit' Car LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA -The 1977 Pontiac Trans Am driven by Burt Reynolds in the film "Smokey and the Bandit" has sold for $450,000. The car was sold by Julien's Auctions. Source: WPTV - December 16, 2014 Related: |
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$78,000 for Marilyn Monroe Love Letter
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA - A love letter written to Marilyn Monroe by Joe DiMaggio after learning of his impending divorce has sold for $78,125. The letter was sold by Julien's Auctions. Source: SF Gate - December 7, 2014 Related: |
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$3 Million for 1939 'Wizard of Oz' Lion Suit
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - The cowardly lion suit worn by Bert Lahr the 1939 film, 'The Wizard of Oz' has sold for $3 million. The suit was sold by Bonhams Auctions. Source: Today - November 25, 2014 Related: |
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$478,000 for 1927 Horror Movie Poster
DALLAS, TEXAS, USA - A rare movie poster for the 1927 horror film London After Midnight (Lon Chaney) has sold for $478,000. The movie poster was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: The Daily Mail - November 24, 2014 Related: |
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$3.4 Million for Iconic Casablanca Piano
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - The iconic piano from the 1942 film Casablanca (Humphrey Bogart) has sold for $3.4 million. The piano was sold by Bonhams Auctions. Source: Antiques and the Arts - November 24, 2014 Related: |
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TOP TEN SOLD - Bruce Lee Memorabilia Items
WORLDWIDE - A list of ten high value Bruce Lee movie items sold in recent years. Where number-nine, a Green Hornet Kato Cap (shown), reportedly fetched $27,500 with Profiles in History. Source: Picollecta - November 18, 2014 Related: |
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$252,000 for 1985 Madonna Movie Jacket
BEVERLEY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA - A jacket worn by Madonna in Desperately seeking Susan (1985) has sold for $252,000. The jacket was sold by Julien's Auctions. Source: The Telegraph - November 9, 2014 Related: |
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$180,000 for Indiana Jones Whip
CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA, USA - The iconic Whip used in the Indiana Jones movies by Harrison Ford has sold for $180,000. The whip was sold by Profiles in History. Source: Live Auctioneers - October 19, 2014 Related: |
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$203,000 for 1925 Movie Poster
DALLAS, TEXAS, USA - A vintage 1925 Movie Poster for The Phantom of the Opera' has sold for $202,000 at auction. The poster was sold from Nicolas Cage's collection by Heritage Auctions. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - July 21, 2014 Related: |
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$2 Million for Bob Dylan Song Lyrics (New Record)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - Bob Dylan's handwritten (1965) lyrics for 'Like a Rolling Stone' fetched $2 million at auction. A world record for a popular music manuscript. The lyrics were sold by Sotheby’s. Source: Daily Mail - June 24, 2014 Related: |
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$2.9 Million for John Lennon Sketches and Writings
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A collection John Lennon Sketches and Writings nearly tripled its estimate when it sold for $3.8 million. The collection was sold by Sotheby’s. Source: NBC News - June 4, 2014 Related: |
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$185,000 for Marilyn Monroe's Earrings
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - A pair of Marilyn Monroe earrings worn to a 1955 film premiere have auctioned for $185,000. The auction was handled by Julien's Auctions. Source: The New York Daily News - April 15, 2014 Related: |
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$25,000 for 1955 James Dean Racing Photo
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, USA - A photograph of James Dean at a Palm Springs racetrack in 1955 has sold for $25,000. The auction was handled by Premiere Props. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - March 24, 2014 Related: |
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$77,675 for 1946 Rita Hayworth 'Gilda' Poster
DALLAS, TEXAS, USA - A rare poster for the movie 'Gilda' (1946) starring Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth, has sold for $77,675. Gilda was considered to be iconic role for Hayworth. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - March 24, 2014 Related: |
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$189,000 for 1965 Beatles Help! Jackets
LIVERPOOL, UK - A pair of jackets worn by George Harrison and Ringo Starr in the 1965 Beatles' Help! film have sold for $189,000 (£115,000) at auction. Source: BBC - March 20, 2014 Related: |
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$166,000 for Orson Welles' 'Citizen Kane' Script
LONDON, UK - Orson Welles 'working copy' of original script for the award winning film Citizen Kane has sold for $166,000. The draft was used by actor/director to make changes to the films dialogue. Source: Daily Mail - March 9, 2014 Related: |
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$36,600 for Pee Wee Herman Bicycle on eBay
ONLINE, USA - A Pee Wee Herman Bike (Beach Cruiser) has sold for $36,600 on eBay. The bicycle sale included an autographed photo of Paul Ruebens and a certificate of authenticity. Source: eBay - March 5, 2014 |
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$16,488 for (Unused) 1964 Beatles Concert Ticket
ONLINE, USA - A snowstorm which happened in Washington D.C. fifty-years-ago, has helped to fetch a once disappointed Beatles fan, $16,488 for their unused concert ticket, on eBay. Source: What Sells Best - February 14, 2014 Related: |
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$20,000 Marvin Gaye Passport Found in 50¢ Record
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, USA - Marvin Gaye's 1964 Passport was found tucked away in a 50¢ record that was bought by a man at an estate sale. The passport has been valued at up-to $20,000. Source: Huffington Post - February 3, 2014 Related: |
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$32,525 for Signed Marilyn Monroe Photo
AMHERST, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA - A signed Marilyn Monroe photo (matte-finish 11 x 14) reclining on a pillow in a low-cut dress while weaing diamond jewelry (circa 1953), has sold for $32,525. Source: Art Daily - January 29, 2014 Related: |
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$200,000 for Han Solo's (DL-44) Star Wars Blaster
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - Han Solo's (DL-44) Star Wars blaster which was used onscreen in the Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983) has sold for $200,000. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - December 23, 2013 Related: |
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$78,000 for Elvis Presley’s 'Blue Suede Shoes'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - Elvis Presley’s blue suede shoes have sold at auction for $78,000 (£48,000). The shoes are thought to be the only pair of 'blue suede shoes' that belonged to Elvis. Source: Marie Claire - December 16, 2013 Related: |
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'Maltese Falcon' Sold for $4 Million
NEW YORK, NY, USA - "The Maltese Falcon," a statuette of the bird featured in the classic 1941 detective thriller, starring Humphrey Bogart as detective Sam Spade, has sold for more than $4 million. Source: Vancouver Sun - November 25, 2013 Related: |
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1960 Movie Poster Collects $42,000
DALLAS, TEXAS, USA - A rare movie poster for Federico Fellini's 1960 film La Dolce Vita, has sold for $42,000. La Dolce Vita is considered to be one of Fellini's finest films. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - November 18, 2013 Related: |
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Marilyn Monroe Dress Fetches $5.6 Million
CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA, USA - This dress worn by Marilyn Monroe, in an iconic scene in the 1955 film "The Seven Year Itch" fetched $5.6 million at auction (after buyers premium). Source: MSNBC - June 19, 2011 Related: |
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