RESULTS! Prop Store Live Auction Los Angeles 2024

FILM & TV MEMORABILIA SELLS FOR OVER $5.9 MILLION IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST MEMORABILIA AUCTIONS

Propstore, one of the world’s leading entertainment memorabilia auctioneers, has today announced the results of day one of its annual Los Angeles Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction. Just under 500 lots kicked off the 3-day event, coming to an estimated total of $5.94 million.

Over 1,650 rare and iconic lots are being sold during Propstore’s unique Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction over three days from Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14^th March 2024, from 9AM PDT each day. Bids can be placed at https://propstore.com/liveauction. Online and telephone bids can be placed across the whole event.

Items sold on day one of Propstore’s auction (all prices inclusive of Buyers Premium) include:

• STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) Anthony Daniels Collection: Screen-Matched Light-up C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) Head, sold for $843,750
• EASY RIDER (1969) “Captain America” Wyatt’s (Peter Fonda) Panhead Chopper Motorcycle, sold for $300,000

• STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) Imperial Stormtrooper Helmet, sold for $225,000
• VIVA KNIEVEL! (1976) Evel Knievel’s Custom 1976 Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster Motorcycle, sold for $162,500
• BLADE RUNNER (1982) Photo-Matched Light-Up Lobster Spinner Aerodyne Model Miniature, sold for $131,250

• LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY (2001-2003) Gimli’s (John Rhys-Davies) Double-headed Axe, sold for $125,000
• SABRINA (1954) Sabrina Fairchild’s (Audrey Hepburn) Screen-Matched Embroidered Silk-Organza Gown, sold for $125,000
• INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989) Indiana Jones’ (Harrison Ford) Shirt, sold for $93,750
• THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994) Andy Dufresne’s (Tim Robbins) Distressed Rock Hammer, sold for $93,750

• BRAVEHEART (1995) William Wallace’s (Mel Gibson) Screen-Matched Scottish Claymore with Restored Blade, sold for $75,000
• THOR (2011) Thor’s (Chris Hemsworth) Stunt Mjolnir Hammer, sold for $75,000
• STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE (1999) Darth Maul’s (Ray Park) Stunt Lightsaber with Blades, sold for $75,000
• BLADE RUNNER (1982) Hand-Painted Matthew Yuricich “Deckard Hangs from Roof” Aerial Street View Matte Painting, sold for $68,750
• KRULL (1983) Prince Colwyn’s (Ken Marshall) Metal Glaive, sold for $68,750
• HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (2010) Light-Up Hero Elder Wand, sold for $62,500

 “The continued growth and viability of collecting memorabilia was on full display today with notable sales from virtually every era and genre of entertainment. We saw sales of everything from a classic Audrey Hepburn Gown to wands from the Harry Potter franchise. The incredible piece of art from Blade Runner is the highest priced matte painting Propstore has ever auctioned.” Brandon Alinger, COO of Propstore, commented

“Most of all, it has been an honor to bring the second and final part of Anthony Daniels (C-3PO actor) to auction, with his head from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi selling for $843,750.  And that was just day one.  There are two more days for people to get involved and win their own piece of movie history, with items for new and experienced collectors alike”.

Since 2014, Propstore has regularly hosted live auctions featuring some of the world’s greatest Entertainment Memorabilia treasures. Propstore specializes in film and television props and costumes, production materials, and artwork, as well as music memorabilia, posters, and collectible toys.  Propstore also holds regular online auctions in association with many of the industry’s major production materials and has over 5,000 items available for sale via Buy Now on www.propstore.com.

Source/Images : Prop Store Press Release