C-3PO in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’.Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd.
Star Warsfans rejoice — movie memorabilia is on its way!
Fans of the legendary film franchise are in with the chance of taking home C-3PO’s head, which is among other props from benchmark movies, includingTitanicandIndiana Jones, being made available at an auction that will stream live next month.
AuctioneerPropstorereturns for its annual live auction from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12. That’s when it will present C-3PO’s iconic light-up head as the leading item up for sale, which is estimated to go for £1 million ($1.2 million).
Anthony Daniels with C-3PO’s head.Courtesy of Propstore
Courtesy of Propstore
“I’m thrilled that Propstore has agreed to curate my collection and I trust that the pieces will go into the right hands,” Daniels stated in a press release. “I hope this can bring pleasure toStar Warsfans and collectors all around the world and give them a chance to own a piece of the real thing.”
Propstore’s auction next month takes place online and over the phone. In-person bidding happens for the first two days of the event on Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly in London.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s costume from ‘Titanic’.Courtesy of Propstore
Other items up for sale at the auction include the whip used inIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom(1984), Captain America’s shield inCaptain America: The First Avenger(2011), Freddy Kruger’s metal glove inA Nightmare on Elm Street(1984), Batman’s battle suit inBatman(1989) and James Bond clothing.
Propstore estimates that the auction will make over £12 million ($14.6 million).
“Propstore’s Los Angeles Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in June was a massive success and now we’re thrilled to kick off our UK sale, set to be bigger and better than ever,” Stephen Lane, founder and CEO of Propstore, said via press release. “With an impressive number of lots going under the hammer, we have some extraordinary content on offer including the incredible Anthony Daniels collection.”
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Propstore will hold preview exhibitions at their Hertfordshire and California offices ahead of the live auction, from Oct. 10 to Nov.3.
VisitPropstore’s websitefor more information about the auction and preview.
source: people.com
