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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 films that it’s putting up for auction early next year.
Iron Man’s helmet.Michael Simon
Michael Simon
Opening bids for the items start anywhere from $25,000 to $65,000. Web bidding begins online atstudioauctions.comJan. 17, and in-person bidding takes place in L.A. on Feb. 17.
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 be offering some exceptional pieces from the most iconic movies of our time. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of movie history.”
At previous auctions, the company sold a miniature model of Dorothy Gale’s Kansas house fromThe Wizard of Oz, one of three used in the famous twister scene, which went for $534,000.
Hannibal Lecter’s mask from ‘The Silence of the Lambs’.Michael Simon
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The stunt hammerChris Hemsworthwielded as superhero Thor in the Avengers epicThor: The Dark Worldsold for $33,000, while the stunt dagger Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) used to stab Maximus (Russell Crowe) in Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning historical epicGladiatorfetched $7,200.
Studio Auctions, according to a release from the company, “reviews all collectable items through a vigorous authentication process, ensuring any items offered through the site are 100 percent authentic and original.”
“Unlike other auction houses or collector dealers, Studio Auctions has a dedicated staff to verify all paperwork, material and visual comparison, ownership history and more to bring only authentic items to their customers,” the company states.
source: people.com
