Owning a piece of Hollywood history just got a little easier.
Studio Auctions, a California-based company that specializes in selling movie and television memorabilia, has a treasure trove of items from fan-favorite movies to auction off early next year.
Among the props offered: the hoverboard owned by Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly Back to the Future Part IIRobert Downey Jr Iron man helmet, glasses worn by Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark and the ax used by Jack Nicholson’s Jack Torrance to terrorize his wife in the horror classic Radiation.
Iron Man’s helmet.
Michael Simon
Also available: Baby Groot miniature from Guardians of the Galaxy starring Chris Pratt, the bionic arm of Lee Majors from The Six Million Dollar ManYoda’s walking stick from Star Wars continuation The Empire Strikes Back and the mask worn by Anthony Hopkins as serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter The Silence of the Lambs.
Starting bids for items range from $25,000 to $65,000. Web bidding begins online at studioauctions.com on January 17th, with in-person bidding taking place in LA on February 17th.
Yoda’s walking stick from The Empire Strikes Back.
Michael Simon
Brad Teplitsky, co-founder of Studio Auctions, said in a statement: “We are excited to offer some exceptional pieces from the most legendary films of our time. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of film history.”
At previous auctions, the company sold a miniature model of Dorothy Gale’s house in Kansas from Wizard of Ozone of three used in the famous twister scene, which went for $534,000.
Mask of Hannibal Lecter from “The Silence of the Lambs”.
Michael Simon
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Studio Auctions, according to a company statement, “screens all collectibles through a robust authentication process, ensuring that all items offered through the site are 100 percent authentic and genuine.”
“Unlike other auction houses or collectibles dealers, Studio Auctions has a dedicated staff that checks all paperwork, material and visual comparisons, ownership history and more to bring only authentic items to our buyers,” the company states.
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