Grey Smith, an industry expert and lifelong collector, has joined Propstore as the Director of US Poster Auctions. Before working with Propstore, Smith was the founding consignment director for Heritage Auctions’ rare poster division.
“We are thrilled to have Grey join the Propstore team, given his extensive industry experience and track record of curating some of the most successful poster auctions in the world,” Propstore CEO Stephen Lane said. “Grey brings with him over 20 years of experience producing auctions, including more than 65 sales that included some of the most valuable posters ever sold. Grey has a reputation for consignor satisfaction, and we know he will drive Propstore’s Los Angeles-based poster auction program to new heights. We look forward to expanding on our offerings in this exciting collectibles category and growing into one of the premier destinations for poster collectors and dealers.”
Smith started collecting movie posters as a child and spent his youth buying, selling, and trading posters. After college, he spent 20 years in the film industry working in production. In 2001, he joined Heritage to develop their poster auction program and stayed with the auction house until 2022.
“Grey’s knowledge of film and posters is encyclopedic, and his enthusiasm for the field is incredible,” Propstore COO Brandon Alinger said.
“I couldn’t be more excited than to join a team of great professionals, who have a fierce passion for the auction industry as well as a wonderful reputation for their knowledge and ethical handling of the best in motion picture props,” Smith said. “I look forward to contributing at Propstore with my intimate knowledge of auctions, posters, and movie history. We are planning our first major U.S. poster auction for early 2023.”