Day one of Heritage Auctions #7045: The Personal Property of John Wayne Signature Auction is still going on as this update goes to press with many prices well above auction estimates:
The bidding competition includes live auction bidders, phone bidders, as well as internet bidders.
Appreciation of Mr. Wayne and his films has always been very strong and this auction is a rare chance for John Wayne fans to own a piece of his movie magic.
Here are a few highlights of the prices realized of some of Mr. Wayne’s famous movie role props/costumes.
Lot #44010: A Holster and Gun Belt from “El Dorado.” Sold for $77,675 (est.not listed)
Lot #44011: A beret from “The Green Berets.” Sold for $179,250 (est. not listed)
Lot #44014: An Eye Patch from “True Grit.” Sold for $47,800 (est: $4,000-$6,000)
Lot #44015: A Stockade Jacket from “True Grit.” Sold for $33,460 (est: $10,000-$15,000)
Lot #44017: A Vest from “True Grit.” Sold for $35,850 (est: $6,000-$8,000)
Lot #44309: A script form “The Longest Day”. Sold for $22,705 (est. not listed)
Lot #44263: A Nudie’s Cowboy Hat from “Cahill U.S. Marshall.” Sold for $19,120 (est: $10,000-$15,000)
Lot #44293: A Trophy, Circa 1950s. Sold for $19,120 (est. not listed)
Interested bidders can still contact Heritage to bid:
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