Auction house, Christie’s, will be holding their pop culture/entertainment auction Wednesday November 23rd at 85 Old Brompton Road, London.
While small in number (159 lots), the auction, entitled “Pop Culture: Film & Entertainment Memorabilia“, features some interesting items from the entertainment and pop culture genres. There are sections with animation art, vintage photography, a few movie prop replicas, as well as original screen used props and costumes. Below are three highlights from the online version of the catalog.
Lot #71: A straitjacket owned by magician, Harry Houdini, circa 1915. Est: £15,000-20,000, €17.000-22,000, $23,000-30,000.
Lot #114: “Star Wars” costume components believed to be from Star Wars (1977) & The Empire Strikes Back (1980) . Est:£8,000-10,000, €9,000-11,000, $12,000-15,000.
Lot #120: “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” sword (1989): Est: £10,000-15,000, €12,000-17,000, $16,000-23,000.
The online catalog can be found:
HERE
*All photos © Christie’s auctions and Movie Prop Collectors