Profiles in History, the world's largest auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia and the "star" of the hit Syfy Network television show, "Hollywood Treasure," will present over 1300 lots of iconic items from film, television, music and more at their at their upcoming Winter Hollywood Auction, December 17-18, 2010.The two-day event will take place at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills.
You're sure to find something for the fan or collector who has everything-or thought that they did!
A highlight for Disney collectors is the 'Disneyland Haunted Mansion attraction “stretch room” original featured painting', estimated to sell for $30,000-$50,000.
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As well as 'Eyvind Earle original concept artwork from Sleeping Beauty', estimated to sell for $15,000-$20,000.
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Other interesting items include an original movie poster from the Universal horror classic The Invisible Man, valued at over $200,000; an original screen-used Johnny Depp costume and display from Edward Scissorhands; an original full-scale, screen-used battlefield T-800 Endoskeleton from Terminator 2: Judgment Day; a complete Brandon Routh Superman costume from Superman Returns; The Wizard of Oz vintage clothbound book signed to Jack Haleys son by virtually the entire cast and crew, including Judy Garland and Toto!; Desi Arnaz "Ricky Ricardo" custom made kimono worn in The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour; Michael Jacksons stage-worn custom jacket from the 1993 American Music Awards; Arnold Schwarzenegger "The Terminator" leather jacket and leather glove from The Terminator; James Cagney's original tap shoes for his sole Oscar-winning performance in Yankee Doodle Dandy and Santa himselfcomplete with sleigh and reindeer – the original prop Santa Claus, sleigh and reindeer from the opening scene of Miracle on 34th Street.
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In addition to aforementioned iconic props, costumes and set pieces, Profiles in History Auction #43 will include an incredible selection of items that sprung from the mind of visionary filmmaker, Tim Burton, including stop-motion puppets and artifacts from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, James and the Giant Peach, Sleepy Hollow and Mars Attacks!, an unprecedented selection of pieces from the collections of Academy Award-winning visual effects geniuses, Phil Tippett, Stan Winston and Richard Edlund, (featuring pieces from such landmark films as Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Terminator, Jurassic Park and Edward Scissorhands) and one of the most important collections of original camera negatives from the Golden Age of Hollywood to ever reach the auction block.
Worldwide bidding begins at 12:00pm (noon) PT both days. Bids can be placed in person, via mail, phone, fax or live on the internet by visiting www.profilesinhistory.com or www.iCollector.com.
If you're looking for a "one-of-a-kind" holiday gift for the film or television fan that has everything, you won't find anything better than this.
*Prices are auction estimates
About Profiles in History:
Founded in 1985 by Joseph Maddalena, Profiles in History is the nation's leading dealer in guaranteed-authentic original historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts. Profiles in History has held some of the most prestigious and successful auctions of Hollywood memorabilia. Their auctions include costumes, props and set pieces from both vintage and contemporary film, television, and rock n roll. Profiles in History's location in Calabasas Hills, CA virtually a stoness throw away from every major Hollywood studio – ensures a constant flow of fantastic and rare collectibles. With an extensive network of dealers, collectors, and institutions, they are proud to play an important role in the preservation of motion picture history.
Prior Profiles in History Hollywood auctions highlights include the "Cowardly Lion" costume from The Wizard of Oz ($805,000); a full-scale model T-800 Endoskeleton from Terminator 2: Judgment Day ($488,750); Marilyn Monroes Diamonds dress from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ($356,500); a King Kong six-sheet movie poster ($345,000); the Command Chair from the "U.S.S. Enterprise ($304,750); the original "Robot" from Lost in Space ($264,500); Luke Skywalkers lightsaber ($240,000); Margaret Hamilton's "Wicked Witch" hat from The Wizard of Oz ($230,000); the Black Beauty car from The Green Hornet ($192,000); George Reeves Superman costume from The Adventures of Superman ($126,500); the H.R. Giger designed Alien creature suit from Alien ($126,500); a full-scale T-Rex head from Jurassic Park ($126,500), the Leaping Alien Warrior figure from Aliens ($126,500), Christopher Reeves Superman costume from Superman: The Movie ($115,000), C-3POs helmet ($120,000), The Wizard of Oz "Winkie" Guard Costume ($115,000); a "Ming the Merciless" cape from Flash Gordon ($115,000) and the Hydraulic screen-used Velociraptor from The Lost World: Jurassic Park II ($115,000).
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