Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 38

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Movie/Theatrical Props

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 776		"Citizen Kane" - Original Blueprints. Two original blueprints from "Citizen Kane, " RKO, 1941, each stamped "RKO Radio Pictures / Special Effect Dept. / Automobile Construction / Citizen Kane Lot. / Final Technical Plan." The drawings show the side, front and face elevations of an automobile, both framed. The blueprints came from Harvey J. Henry, whose aunt was part of the film's production staff. Each blueprint is framed to 20½ x 24½ in.; both frames show wear. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 777		"Exorcist: The Beginning" - Screen-Used Bible, Shirt, & Sketches. Holy Bible (The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and other Principal Saints) used by Father Merrin (actor Stellan Skarsgård) and a longsleeved, green, corduroy shirt by Caterina Miniucchi that was screen worn by Father Merrin. Also, two screen-used sketches of the demonic creature: one original pencil sketch and one highly-detailed Xerox sketch. These items were acquired from the set and eventually sold to Starwares Collectibles, from whom they were purchased. With a DVD of the movie and a COA from Hollywood Prop Supply. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 778		Howdy Doody - Canadian Puppet. An unidentified puppet (probably Papa La Touke) from the Canadian version of Howdy Doody, which aired on CBC from 15 Nov. 1954 to 26 June 1959; it had some different characters from the American version, including the emcee (Timber Tom), and was set in the "great north woods." The bearded puppet is 28" high and wears brown wool pants (with some tiny moth holes), a brown and tan jacket with wooden buttons, and a brown and white cravat. The body, including the shoes and socks, are made of a hard composition and painted. Numerous wires protrude from various areas. Estimated Value $300 - 600. View details	Unsold
Lot 779		Keanu Reeves' Screen-Used 9mm Blank-Firing Pistol From "The Matrix". Prop pistol used by Reeves in his role as "Neo" in the 1999 sci-fi movie, "The Matrix." Reeves co-starred with Laurence Fishburn and Carrie-Anne Moss in this popular movie, which would be the first of a trilogy. The prop department issued this prop pistol for Reeves. After being used in the production of the film, the pistol was acquired from the set and sold at auction. Accompanied by a still from the movie of Reeves holding two of these pistols. With COA from Hollywood Prop Supply. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 780		Kevin Costner Screen-Used Sword From "Dances With Wolves". Prop U.S. Cavalry sword used by actor Kevin Costner in his role as Lt. John Dunbar on the set of the 1990 movie "Dances With Wolves," which Costner also produced and directed and for which he won the Oscar for Best Director. The 39½" long sword and sheath are cut steel (unsharpened blade), with brass knuckle guard and leather, wire-wrapped handle. The sword was acquired from the set and sold by Ellis Prop Company. With COA from Hollywood Prop Supply. The very popular Civil War-era western was unusual in the respect with which it treated Native Americans. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,980
Lot 781		Leonardo DiCaprio Screen-Used Prop Spike Axe from "Gangs of New York". Prop spike axe with a retractable blade actually used by Leonardo DiCaprio as the lead character, Amsterdam Vallon, in the 2001 movie directed by Martin Scorsese. Set in 1863 New York, the movie also starred Daniel Day-Lewis and Cameron Diaz. It received ten Academy Award nominations and five Golden Globe awards. The axe is 28" long with the blade extended; it has a wooden handle (the round part is some sort of man-made material) wrapped in leather and an iron blade. The axe was acquired from the set, then sold at auction by Premiere Props. The rubber rehearsal axe recently brought $1100 at auction; this is the actual axe used during the movie. Acccompanied by a still from the movie showing DiCaprio holding the axe. With COA from Hollywood Prop Supply. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 782		"The Lucy Show": 2 Scripts, Bracelets & Earrings. Items from the sitcom "The Lucy Show," which aired from 1962-68. They are: two scripts titled "Lucy and Robert Goulet; one is a final draft dated June 8, 1967 (with notes on the cover and throughout), and the other is a revised final draft for the same show, dated June 19, 1967; with two yellow bakelite bracelets and a pair of yellow bakelite arrings worn by Lucy during this episode. All items were once the property of Desilu Productions, Inc. Accompanied by a COA from Hollywood Prop Supply. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 783		Screen-Used Executioner's Axe From Original "Addams Family" TV Series. This prop executioner's axe was issued by the prop department of the original, 1960s television series "The Addams Family" and was used by cast members as required by the story line. The wooden handle is 24" long and the curved iron blade is 8½" by 5¾". It was acquired from the set, then sold at auction by Ellis Props, the oldest prop house in Hollywood. The television series revolved around a bizarre, gothic family that was a satirical version of the nuclear American family. With COA from Hollywood Prop Supply. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 784		Screen-Used Prop Bolt-Action Rifle From "The Wild Bunch". From the 1969 western directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Ryan., and others. The rifle was issued by the prop department to the set of "The Wild Bunch" for use by the Mexican army cast members. The rifle was acquired from the set, then sold at auction by Ellis Props, the oldest prop house in Hollywood. The movie was ground breaking in its use of graphic violence. It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Music, Original Score for a Motion Picture (not a Musical) and Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Material Not Previously Published or Produced. With COA from Hollywood Prop Supply. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 785		Screen-Used Prop, Blank-Firing Uzi 9MM From "Scarface". Issued to the set of "Scarface" for use by an actor during the final assault on the home of Tony Montana, the lead character portrayed by Al Pacino in the 1983 movie "Scarface," considered one of the greatest crime epics ever to come out of Hollywood. The 17" prop gun has "MP UZI Kal 9min" and the serial number. It was acquired from the set, then sold at auction by Ellis Props, the oldest prop house in Hollywood. With COA from Hollywood Prop Supply. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288