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‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Sell for Record $28 Million

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Posted: Dec 11, 2024

A story that’s as much of an American fairy tale as The Wizard of Oz itself came to a dramatic close when a pair of ruby slippers sold at Heritage Auctions for the highest-ever price for a piece of movie memorabilia.

The Giant Spider Invasion: Film and Iconic Prop Go Up for Auction

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Posted: Dec 09, 2024

From cult classic scares to cinematic ownership, The Giant Spider Invasion and its infamous eight-legged star are spinning a web at auction—complete with all rights to the film.

Honoring a Hero: EJ's Auction for Officer Zane Coolidge's Family

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Posted: Nov 12, 2024

Support the family of fallen Phoenix Police Officer Zane Coolidge by bidding in EJ’s Auction & Appraisal’s special online auction. All proceeds will go to his wife and young daughter; bidding ends on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Oops! A 1975 Dime Missing a Single Letter Could be Worth $500,000

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Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Part of a proof set that originally sold for $7, the 1975 dime is now considered the world's most valuable modern coin, all because of a missing San Francisco mintmark.

Rare Beer Tray Serves Up $22,500 Sale at Auction

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Posted: May 29, 2024

A 120-year-old Detroit Brewing Company Tray Fetched a Frothy $22,500 at Epic Auction's spring event.

Al Capone’s “Sweetheart” Pistol Seeks New Suitor at Auction

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Posted: Apr 30, 2024

Considered the notorious mobster’s favorite gun, the Colt 1911 could fetch as much as $3 million during a May 18 event at Richmond Auctions.

Take Two! Massive Disneyana Collection Hits the Auction Block

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Posted: Apr 29, 2024

Van Eaton Galleries is offering the Joel Magee collection, a massive collection of historical pieces from the Disney parks and studios, as a sequel to last year's record-breaking auction.

Well Done, Weller Pottery

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Posted: Mar 26, 2024

Whimsical and beautiful, Weller Pottery's "Dancing Frogs" waltz to the music of spring's charms, selling for $11,340 at Toomey & Co. auction.

Robert Arneson's 'Konk' Sells for $126,000 at Auction

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Posted: Mar 26, 2024

A central figure of the California Funk Art movement, Arneson's work was often humorous, drawing viewers into the piece only to reveal something far more complicated going on.

Iconic Star Wars C-3PO Helmet Sells for $838,750

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Posted: Mar 11, 2024

Worn in the groundbreaking 1977 Star Wars movie by actor Anthony Daniels, the golden head of the famous movie droid had been with the British actor for nearly a half century.

James Bond Original 'Thunderball' Movie Art Sells for $335,500

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Posted: Mar 11, 2024

The movie poster illustration for the 1965 Bond movie starring Sean Connery by famed American artist Robert McGinnis leaves bidders "shaken and stirred."

Rare Steiff Dog Leads the Pack at EJ's Annual New Year Event

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Posted: Feb 10, 2024

Discovered at a flea market, the circa 1927 Steiff Begging Bonzo Dog is a remarkable find and among many treasures coming to auction at the "Best-of-the-Best" annual event at EJ's.

James Bond Original 'Thunderball' Movie Art Sells for $335,500

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Posted: Feb 10, 2024

The movie poster illustration for the 1965 Bond movie starring Sean Connery by famed American artist Robert McGinnis leaves bidders "shaken and stirred."

Birger Sandzén's Art Shines at Soulis Auctions Event

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Posted: Jan 27, 2024

The Swedish-born Sandzén, who emigrated to Kansas in 1894, is known for creating lush canvases that seem as much chiseled as painted.

Rare Steiff Dog Leads the Pack at EJ's Annual New Year Event

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Posted: Jan 27, 2024

Discovered at a flea market, the circa 1927 Steiff Begging Bonzo Dog is a remarkable find and among many treasures coming to auction at the "Best-of-the-Best" annual event at EJ's.

Iconic Star Wars C-3PO Helmet Sells for $838,750

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Posted: Jan 27, 2024

Worn in the groundbreaking 1977 Star Wars movie by actor Anthony Daniels, the golden head of the famous movie droid had been with the British actor for nearly a half century.

James Bond Original 'Thunderball' Movie Art Sells for $335,500

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Posted: Jan 27, 2024

The movie poster illustration for the 1965 Bond movie starring Sean Connery by famed American artist Robert McGinnis leaves bidders "shaken and stirred."

Prized Collection of Antique and Vintage Trivets Heads to Auction

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Posted: Jan 27, 2024

More than 1,400 cast iron trivets from the acclaimed collection of the late expert and author James Ellwood comes to EJ's Auctions starting Friday.