Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia recently held, “Debbie Reynolds: The Auction Finale” on May 17th and 18th. The auction totals for this final auction of legendary actress, dancer, singer, and writer, Debbie Reynolds massive Hollywood memorabilia collection totaled an impressive $2.38 million dollars. The auction sales rate was impressive with close to 100% of auction lots sold. After the auction, the few remaining unsold lots were sold as well. This third and final auction consisted of almost 900 lots (897) of recognizable and beloved artifacts from famous and iconic films, including items from Star Wars, Citizen Kane, Mary Poppins, Tron, and others.
The Debbie Reynolds Dance Studioshowroom where the auction was held was packed with auction bidders and fans of Miss Reynolds:
Prices realized for the two day auction included:
Day 1 of the auction:
Lot 293: Vivien Leigh “Scarlett O’Hara” pale peach “New Bonnet” hat from Gone With the Wind. Estimated Price: $20,000 – $30,000. Sold for $50,000
Lot 292: Vivien Leigh “Scarlett O’Hara” black straw “Shanty Town” hat from Gone With the Wind. Estimated Price: $20,000 – $30,000. Sold for $35,000
Lot 294: Vivien Leigh “Scarlett O’Hara” ivory sheer hat designed by Walter Plunkett from Gone With the Wind. Estimated Price: $8,000 – $12,000. Sold for $27,500
Lot 235: Charlie Chaplin signature bowler hat. Estimated Price: $20,000 – $30,000. Sold for $27,500
Lot 251: Harpo Marx signature historic vintage top hat and wig acquired directly from him. Estimated Price: $20,000 – $30,000. Sold for $22,500
Day 2 of the auction:
Lot 805. VistaVision Motion Picture Camera #29 used in Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Brando’s One-Eyed Jacks, Lucas’ Star Wars and many other classic films. (ca. 1950s). Estimated Price: $60,000 – $80,000. Sold for $130,000
Lot 849: Historic “The Rat Pack” tuxedo ensemble: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and others. Estimated Price: $20,000 – $30,000. Sold for $120,000
Lot 814: Signature Orson Welles “Kane” mink coat from Citizen Kane. Estimated Price: $40,000 – $60,000. Sold for $100,000
Lot 804: Historic Mitchell NC Standard #257 35mm Camera used to shoot The Phantom of the Opera (1925), Dracula, and other productions. Estimated Price: $40,000 – $60,000. Sold for $85,000
Lot 891: Elvis Presley’s grand piano from his Holmby Hills, California mansion. Estimated Price: $12,000 – $15,000. Sold for $50,000
Lot 835: The Ruby Slippers. Estimated Price: $27,000 – $50,000. Sold for $44,500
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