Chaplin's bowler, cane and suit at auction

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Chaplin's bowler, cane and suit at auction

PostMon Feb 20, 2012 11:59 am

Julien's Auctions: Hollywood Legends
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"This stunning auction contains over 800 items of Hollywood memorabilia and Historic Americana items. The Golden Age of Hollywood and beyond will be sold. Highlights include a Charlie Chaplin iconic bowler hat (Est. $30,000/$50,000), Charlie Chaplin cane (Est. $20,000/$30,000) and Charlie Chaplin film worn suit (Est. $20,000/$30,000) and a number of his own personal items originating from family members and the Estate of Charlie Chaplin. Other highlights include Clark Gable's riding jacket from "Gone With The Wind," (Est. $20,000/$30,000), a tuxedo jacket worn by Judy Garland in "A Star Is Born," (Est. $10,000/$15,000), a Charlton Heston screen worn robe (Est. $30,000/$50,000) and screen used staff (Est. $20,000/$30,000) from "The Ten Commandments," Marilyn Monroe platoons worn in "River of No Return (Est. $20,000/$30,000) and a vintage Christian Dior gown worn by Grace Kelly, known more famously as Princess Grace of Monaco (Estimate: $10,000/$20,000).

Also hitting the auction block are: a Catherine Walker gown designed for Princess Diana (Estimate: $80,000/$100,000), a signed catalogue from Princess Diana sale (est. $4,000/$6,000), Margaret O'Brien's red coat from "Meet Me In St. Louis" (Estimate: $4,000/$6,000) and Richard Gere's hat from "An Officer and a Gentleman" (Estimate: $2,000/$4,000). As part of the museum's massive Hollywood posters collection, Julien's Auctions will also offer a selection to include original posters from legendary films like "Casablanca," (Estimate:$8,000/$10,000), "Gone With the Wind," (Estimate: $3,000/$5,000), "Some Like it Hot," (Estimate: $2,000/$3,000) and many more.

From the early start of films to today's action heroes, Julien's Auctions Hollywood Legends Auction will offer the savvy collector and museum an array of one-of-a-kind pieces of memorabilia to own and cherish that even includes superheroes - The Superhero memorabilia includes a Christopher Reeve Superman costume from "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" (Est. $20,000/$30,000), and a complete Batman costume on a custom display from "Batman Returns" (Estimate: $60,000/$80,000)."
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PostMon Feb 20, 2012 7:33 pm

$100 for their catalog? REALLY?
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PostMon Feb 20, 2012 9:05 pm

For that money it should contain relics of the True Cross
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PostTue Feb 21, 2012 10:00 am

Jack Theakston wrote:$100 for their catalog? REALLY?


They usually cost that much. I forget how much Elizabeth Taylor's auction catalog cost, but it was similar.
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Re: Chaplin's bowler, cane and suit at auction

PostTue Feb 21, 2012 12:41 pm

Frederica wrote:
Jack Theakston wrote:$100 for their catalog? REALLY?


They usually cost that much. I forget how much Elizabeth Taylor's auction catalog cost, but it was similar.


Taylor's auction catalogues were over $300, 5 volumes and a small summary catalogue to make notes in. It was boxed like Proust.
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Re: Chaplin's bowler, cane and suit at auction

PostTue Feb 21, 2012 1:01 pm

rudyfan wrote:
Frederica wrote:
Jack Theakston wrote:$100 for their catalog? REALLY?


They usually cost that much. I forget how much Elizabeth Taylor's auction catalog cost, but it was similar.


Taylor's auction catalogues were over $300, 5 volumes and a small summary catalogue to make notes in. It was boxed like Proust.


But gaudier and a lot more fun.
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