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Kate Winslet’s Titanic Dress Could Fetch $300,000 at Auction

posted by Slamchica Leave a Comment November 22, 2012

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The value of items from the real Titanic is priceless, but nothing less aren’t valuable memorabilia from James Cameron’s 1998 film. Profiles in History will offer three iconic Hollywood items as a part of its “Drama, Action, Romance- The Hollywood Auction” on December […]

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Most Comprehensive Collection of James Bond Movie Posters up for Auction

posted by Slamchica Leave a Comment October 29, 2012

The year 2012 is a celebration of all related to 007 as it’s the 50th anniversary since the first onscreen incarnation of James Bond in 1962’s Dr. No. So, specially for this occasion, the most comprehensive collection of James Bond posters will hitting the auction block on December 15 and 16 in Los Angeles. Noted […]

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Houston, Spears And Lopez Costumes Ready for Hollywood Auction

posted by Slamchica Leave a Comment July 25, 2012

Upcoming Profiles in History’s auction will offer a wide range of Hollywood memorabilia, with some top items such as Whitney Houston, Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez costumes. Scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, The Dreier Collection will be auctioned off on July 28, the Animation Auction will be July 29 and the Treasures from […]

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Steve McQueen’s Le Mans Racing Suit Sells for $984,000 at Auction

posted by Arsa Leave a Comment December 19, 2011

This suit Steve McQueen wore in Le Mans fetched almost $1 million at auction

A race suit worn by Steve McQueen in the Le Mans movie has been sold at auction for an amazing $984,000 including commission fees, making them the most expensive item of motor racing related memorabilia, excluding complete cars. The iconic two-piece flame resistant Nomex cream garment made by Hinchman of Indianapolis, bears the name of […]

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Debbie Reynolds Auction Part 2 Hammers $2.55 Million

posted by Arsa Leave a Comment December 8, 2011

The Panavision PSR 35 mm motion picture camera used to film Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope went under the hammer at the Profiles in History Debbie Reynolds Collection Part II auction over the weekend and smashed all auction records for movie equipment after selling for $625,000. Used by George Lucas to film the […]

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Cowardly Lion Costume from The Wizard of Oz to Fetch $3 Million at Auction

posted by Arsa Leave a Comment December 2, 2011

Bert Lahr screen-worn Cowardly Lion costume from The Wizard of Oz

The Lion Costume, worn by Bert Lahr in The Wizard of Oz movie, has been reunited with the ruby slippers Judy Garland wore as Dorothy in the classic film for the Icons of Hollywood sale at Profiles in History in California, scheduled for 15 and 16 December. The costume was made from the real hide of […]

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Marilyn Monroe’s Wedding Ring to go Under the Hammer

posted by Arsa Leave a Comment October 1, 2011

The most celebrated American siren Marilyn Monroe’s painting and Wedding Ring will be sold through an upcoming Profiles in History auction of Hollywood memorabilia set for December 15, 2011. The wedding ring is made of platinum and is adorned with 35 baguette-cut diamonds (one diamond missing) that Monroe wore at her wedding on January 14 1954. She […]