Impressive pieces from film and TV filled Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Auction, bringing in a total of $6.8 million in just the first day. The auction contained over 1,800 costumes, props, and other memorabilia from popular movies and shows, closing on November 14-17, 2024.
The Star Wars and Harry Potter franchises led the bidding with the auction’s two biggest results. A screen-matched Sandtrooper helmet from the Jedi mind trick “move along” scene in Star Wars: A New Hope brought the top price at $409,500.
The Marauder’s Map from the Harry Potter film series sold for $299,250, becoming the most expensive Harry Potter prop sold at auction. The piece was owned by David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double who suffered a lifechanging injury while working on the series. Proceeds from the sale will go to his ongoing care.
The Kali lighting stand-in model from The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, which hailed from the Ray Harryhausen Archive, realized $236,250. The Crablogger/ambulance model miniature from Thunderbirds/Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons went for $212,625. Maximus’ (Russell Crowe) arena helmet and mask from Gladiator reached $141,750. The Dread Pirate Roberts’ (Cary Elwes) mask from The Princess Bride totaled $126,000.
Jason’s (Todd Armstrong) screen-matched Cuirass from Jason and the Argonauts brought $118,125. Harry Potter’s (Daniel Radcliffe) hero wooden wand from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets cleared $118,125. Blondie’s (Clint Eastwood) duster coat from The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly sold for $94,500. Marty McFly’s (Michael J. Fox) screen-matched 2015 resizing jacket from Back to the Future Part II realized $94,500.
Max Rockatansky’s (Tom Hardy) screen-matched hero muzzle from Mad Max: Fury Road totaled $71,662. R.J. MacReady’s (Kurt Russell) hat from The Thing brought $63,000. Principal Himbry’s (Henry Winkler) Ghostface mask from Scream reached $55,125. Mark Antony’s (Richard Burton) Battle of Actium costume from Cleopatra cleared $51,188.
Yoda’s (Frank Oz) cane from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi went for $44,100. Captain Jack Sparrow’s (Johnny Depp) hat from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End totaled $26,775. Captain Miller’s (Tom Hanks) costume from Saving Private Ryan realized $23,625. Elektra King’s (Sophie Marceau) death scene costume from The World is Not Enough sold for $22,050. Cleopatra’s (Elizabeth Taylor) red dress and robe from Cleopatra cleared $17,325.
“The opening day of Propstore’s auction has been nothing short of phenomenal,” Propstore founder and CEO Stephen Lane said. “Many items achieved unprecedented prices, particularly from iconic franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter. This auction has been especially meaningful, with David Holmes joining us in the room to introduce the incredible Marauder’s Map, which has broken a world record for the most expensive Harry Potter prop sold at auction…”