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| Julien's and TCM present "Hollywood Legends," a four-day auction of 1,500 iconic film treasures |
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Charlton Hestons tunic costume worn in the slave scenes of Ben-Hur in his Oscar winning role as the titular Jewish prince and chariot racer that also awarded the films costume designer Elizabeth Haffenden a Best Costume Design Oscar. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000.
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LOS ANGELES, CA.- Culminating in another phenomenal year of record setting sales, the industry leading entertainment auction house together with Hollywoods leading authority in classic film are pulling out all the stops in Juliens and TCMs blockbuster event Julien's Auctions and TCM Present: Hollywood Legends, featuring nearly 1,500 dazzling film and television objects of desire. The year-end auction event offering celebrated pieces from nearly ten decades of pop culture history will take place live Tuesday, December 9, Wednesday, December 10, Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12 in Los Angeles and online at Juliens Auctions.
At the centerpiece of this auction is The Joseff of Hollywood Collection of cinema's most ravishing jewels worn by the silver screen's most stunning sirens. Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, Vivien Leigh, and Rita Hayworth are just some of the illustrious Hollywood stars who dazzled in the master jeweler's designs during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Considered one of the most important collections of film-worn custom jewelry, Joseff's innovative works lit up the red carpet and on the big screen, making jewelry an essential part of the characters' costumes for the first time. A treasure trove of Joseffs custom jewelry will be offered such as (with estimates):
Marilyn Monroes silver gemstone bracelet worn in a costume test and publicity photos for her iconic role as Lorelei Lee in the 1953 classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ($50,000 - $70,000) and Marilyns goldplate baskets of flowers earrings by Napier (rented by Joan Castle Joseff) worn in publicity photos for her other iconic 1953 film How to Marry a Millionaire ($60,000 - $90,000) and adorned on subsequent stars such as Jane Russell, Virginia Mayo, and Mitzi Gaynor; Lauren Bacalls silverplated gemstone bracelet with a geometric clasp worn in How to Marry a Millionaire ($1,000 - $2,000); Vivien Leighs goldplate ring worn in her perennial role as Scarlett O'Hara in the 1939 epic Gone with the Wind, which she flippantly donates in the Confederate Ball scene ($3,000-$5,000); Audrey Hepburns goldplate flower shaped earrings with dangling teardrop-shaped faux pearls worn in the 1954 romantic comedy Sabrina ($2,000 - $3,000); Natalie Woods goldplate headband worn by the star in publicity photos for the iconic 1955 coming-of-age film Rebel Without a Cause ($1,000 - $2,000); Ginger Rogers two brooches worn in the 1937 hit musical film Shall We Dance? ($1,000 - $2,000 each); as well as Joseff designed earrings worn by Lucille Ball in her iconic television series I Love Lucy, Joan Crawford in the 1943 WWII spy thriller Above Suspicion, Mae West in the 1942 musical comedy The Heats On, and more.
This four-day auction event is truly a classic movie lovers dream as Juliens and TCM unveil an incredible lineup of props, costumes, scripts, sketches, and production materials from the biggest stars and films of Hollywoodland. "O-Ee-Yah! Eoh-Ah!" Here comes one of the most recognizable props seen in the 1939 phenomenon The Wizard of Oz: the "Wicked Witch of the West's" wall-mounted torch seen throughout all interiors of the "Witch's" castle including the throne room, entrance hall, and in the last room where the "Witch" meets her end (estimate: $15,000-$20,000).
A remarkable collection of archival material from Gone with the Wind offers a never before seen and fascinating account of the making of one of the most famous movies ever made. An extraordinary document of 260 typed pages compiled for David O. Selznick is THE definitive production saga of the sweeping Civil War romance drama (estimate: $8,000-$10,000). Countless details in this never before published diary have remained a secret for the past eight decades and includes accounts of the four main stars Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia De Havilland, and Leslie Howard. The 1939 films Rainbow shooting script offers an incredible look at the evolution of this script that went through countless re-writes, edits, additions, and deletions that would result in box office and critical success for Hollywoods first epic Best Picture Oscar winner (estimate: $4,000-$6,000).
From one of the best films of all time, Citizen Kane comes one of the productions grandest set dressing pieces, the foo dog statue (weighing approximately 700 pounds) seen in the great hall of Xanadu as "Charles Foster Kane" played by star/director Orson Welles walks by (estimate: $8,000-$10,000).
This collection celebrates the glamour, grace, and greatness of Classic Hollywoods silver screen and its most luminous stars. Showstopping items from the luxurious lifestyle and singular career of one of the most legendary of Hollywood legendsElizabeth Taylorwho continues to influence pop culture today with Taylor Swifts song and Kim Kardashians docuseries about her legacy making headlines will dazzle the auction block. Highlights include a gold and diamond handheld evening bag Elizabeth Taylor was photographed holding with then-husband Richard Burton at the Lido premiere, in Paris, France, on December 2, 1964 (estimate: $50,000-$70,000) and a ruby, diamond, and gold necklace and earring set belonging to Taylor (estimate: $50,000-$70,000).
The head turning pink gingham dress designed by the legendary Bob Mackie worn by a glorious Ann-Margret in her starring role as Charming Jones in the western comedy film The Villain (estimate: $2,000-$3,000) and Mackies original costume sketch of the dress (estimate: $700-$900) will delight at this auction celebration.
Items from Classic Hollywoods top leading men will make thrilling appearances from Charlton Hestons tunic costume worn in the slave scenes of Ben-Hur in his Oscar winning role as the titular Jewish prince and chariot racer that also awarded the films costume designer Elizabeth Haffenden a Best Costume Design Oscar (estimate: $6,000-$8,000); Lee Marvins Best Actor Golden Globe for the classic 1966 western-comedy film Cat Ballou (estimate: $6,000-$8,000); and Richard Chamberlains three 14K yellow gold Actor of the Year Photoplay Magazine medal awards won consecutively from 1962 to 1964 (each estimate: $8,000-$9,000) and his 1925 Art Deco diamond and opal ring (estimate: $3,000-$5,000).
Grab the remote as a collection of top television items from broadcast and cable series and soaps to late night talk shows are hitting primetime on this Classic Hollywood channel!
A collection of luxury items from televisions most legendary divas of the '80s and eternal Hollywood style icons, Dame Joan Collins and Donna Mills, will reign supreme at this auction including: Donna Mills sleek 1977 Cadillac Seville with grey leather interior (estimate: $30,000-$40,000) and her Murray Arbeid dress worn in a well-known Knots Landing photo shoot ($3,000-$5,000); a pair of costume pearl and diamond earrings (estimate: $600-$800) and a ring worn by Dame Joan Collins in one of her most famous and quoted Dynasty scenes in her iconic role as Alexis Carrington Colby where she utters "Get out of my sight you miserable has been!" in the season four episode A Little Girl (estimate: $300-$500); and several of her most sensational dresses and gowns designed by Dynastys legendary costume designer Nolan Miller worn to the Cannes Film Festival, photo shoots and other red carpet events (estimate range each: $1,000-$2,000).
Artifacts showcasing the seismic shift of cinematic storytelling and innovation into the 20th and 21st century will be represented, as well as property from the creative mavericks and makers who shaped the next era of modern movie masterpieces.
After the record-breaking smash success of Juliens and TCMs The David Lynch Collection, comes more signposts from the creative universe of the visionary surrealist director who redefined modern cinema. A final draft production script of David Lynch's neo-noir Lost Highway signed by the celebrated author and screenplay co-writer Barry Gifford includes two photographs from the set of the film, including one of Lynch and Gifford and a typed statement from Lynch that reads: "A 21st Century Noir Horror Film. / A graphic investigation into parallel identity crises. / A world where time is dangerously out of control. / A terrifying ride down the lost highway. / David Lynch / June 1995 (estimate: $40,000-$60,000). A rare first draft script and revised first draft script of David Lynchs black comedy road trip romance Wild at Heart, signed by Barry Gifford was distributed only to a small circle of people and includes a typed note from producer Monty Montgomery who would appear as the mysterious Cowboy in Lynchs magnum opus Mulholland Drive (estimate: $40,000-$60,000).
Another pure Lynchian item is a long roll of black-and-white zig-zag linoleum flooring used as part of the iconic floor of the Black Lodge in David Lynch and Mark Frost's groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks (estimate: $3,000-$5,000). Additional highlights include a Lost Highway road sign standee from the 1997 film's premiere at the Embarcadero Center Cinema in San Francisco (estimate: $2,000-$3,000); an original portrait drawing of David Lynch by Barry Gifford (estimate: $2,000-$3,000); David Lynchs rare early 1971 screenplay Volunteers (estimate: $2,000-$3,000); a first draft script of the unproduced screenplay One Saliva Bubble by Lynch and Mark Frost (estimate: $500-$700); original Mentor Huebner concept drawings from the production of David Lynchs 1984 cult film Dune (estimate: $1,000-$2,000); and beyond.
From the 2005 groundbreaking masterpiece Brokeback Mountain come the Ruby Slippers of our time, Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist original entwined rugged shirts on a hanger seen in the final scene of the Oscar nominated romance drama (estimate: $25,000-$35,000) with the original prop postcard depicting Brokeback Mountain that hung alongside the shirts on the inside of Ennis' closet door. All of the pieces reside in a wood-backed, acrylic display case to create the same tableau as when they appear in the heartbreaking final moments of the Oscar-winning film that is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Items representing the life and six-decade career of one of Hollywoods most legendary and versatile actors, Harry Dean Stanton, will be celebrated such as an original acrylic on canvas portrait painting of Harry Dean Stanton, signed and dated by the artist, J. David (estimate: $4,000 - $6,000); a collection of Paris, Texas ephemera relating to Stantons iconic role in Wim Wenders' 1984 classic film including signed photographs, a postcard sent to Stanton by Wenders, an invitation flyer for a preview screening of the film, and Wenders notable 18-page document faxed to Stanton, Natassja Kinski, and Hunter Carson in 2005 containing a script for a short film sequel to Paris, Texas that Wenders wanted to shoot with them as a bonus feature for an upcoming DVD release (estimate: $700-$900), as well as Stantons 1984 The Critics' Circle Film Section award and certificate for his role (estimate: $500-$700); a contract signed by Harry Dean Stanton to appear in Francis Ford Coppola's film Apocalypse Now for the role of "Col. Dean" whose scenes shot with the films then star Harvey Keitel did not appear in the final film (estimate: $1,500 - $2,000), as well as a typed letter from 1977 sent to Harry Dean Stanton from Francis Ford Coppola (estimate: $1,000 - $2,000) together with a note and envelope from Apocalypse Now producer, Fred Roos. Other standout items include Stantons personal folder of sheet music and lyrics ("El Revolucionario," Chuck Berry's "Promised Land, and others) many written in his hand (estimate: $5,000 - $7,000); handwritten correspondence, personal items, and more from lifelong friend Jack Nicholson such as five t-shirts, each featuring a print of artwork by Nicholson and their Rolling Stones "No Security Tour 99" concert backstage passes; letters, autographed books and other memorabilia relating to Stantons friendships with fellow artists Billy Bob Thornton, Laura Dern, Julian Schnabel, Levon Helm, Robert DeNiro, Charles Bukowski, Dennis Hopper, Allen Ginsberg and many others; Stantons western wear and cowboy hats, foldable poker tabletop, harmonicas and more.
From the world of counterculture filmmaker and musician Terry Zwigoff comes his collection of pieces related to his renowned cult films Crumb, Louie Bluie and Ghost World and his lifelong collaboration with the iconic underground cartoon artist, Robert Crumb. Two standout highlights are the home art studio easel owned and personally used by Robert Crumb, throughout the 1980's (estimate: $5,000-$7,000) seen in Zwigoffs 1994 acclaimed documentary about the artist Crumb and two serigraphs of Robert Crumb's portrait of jazz icon Louis Armstrong, both signed by Crumb (estimate; $500-$700). A blues record that star Steve Buscemi in his role as misfit Seymour sells to Thora Birch as misfit Enid is another recognizable prop from Zwigoffs cult classic film Ghost World (estimate: $400-$600).
Remarkable items reflecting these mavericks friendships and collaborations will rendezvous in this auction such as David Lynchs signed letters to Terry Zwigoff regarding his involvement in Zwigoff's documentary film Crumb (estimate: $400-$600) and Harry Dean Stanton's personal cast and crew jacket from David Lynchs Twin Peaks: The Return (estimate: $300-$500).
Production items from award-winning cinematographer and film director Dean Cundey used in the making of Hollywoods biggest blockbusters will be offered including clapperboards from Jurassic Park and Escape from New York (estimate: $2,000-$3,000); the Jessica and Roger Rabbit maquettes from Who Framed Roger Rabbit (estimate each: $1,000-$2,000); the original screen-used ghost eye mask worn by Rob Bottin as "Captain Blake" in The Fog (estimate: $2,000 - $3,000); production scripts, storyboards and other ephemera from Halloween and its sequels Halloween II and III (estimate range from $1,000-$2,000 each lot) and an original Michael Myers asylum mask, from Rob Zombie's 2007 remake film of Halloween (estimate: $300-$500); as well as an original 1955 Tomorrowland TWA Moonliner rocket pylon blueprint acquired by Dean Cundey (estimate: $3,000-$5,000).
In honor of this auction event, two of Hollywoods most celebrated artists will offer limited edition artwork. Famed photographer and director Dewey Nicks will offer custom prints in a salute to Diane Keaton and renowned graphic artist Michael Schwabs Hollywood Legends limited-edition set of prints featuring the iconic image of Elizabeth Taylor from Butterfield 8 will be offered.
Top highlights include:
Mystery Science Theater 3000 screen-used "Tom Servo" and "Crow T. Robot" puppets from seasons 12 & 13 (estimate each: $8,000-$10,000)
Marilyn Monroe 1960 never-before-seen 8mm film footage from The Misfits (estimate: $2,000-3,000)
A functional Sahara neon sign from the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live!s week-long Las Vegas residency in 2019 (estimate: $2,000-$4,000)
An original disco ball prop used in the "Studio 54" scenes of the 1998 film 54 (estimate: $4,000-$5,000)
Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler Elise Eliot Golden Globe prop seen in The First Wives Club (estimate: $1,000-$2,000)
Mae West 1942 personally owned bicycle (estimate: $500-$700)
For Julien's and TCM's grand finale auction of the year, we have put together an exceptional collection of screen objects that truly lives up to our reputation as the ultimate destination for Hollywood memorabilia auctions, said Catherine Williamson, Managing Director of Entertainment, Juliens Auctions. These are the very objects that brought classics from The Wizard of Oz to Citizen Kane to Brokeback Mountain to life. We're excited to present this four-day event that will not only offer a chance to own a piece of Hollywood history but to also celebrate the dazzling panorama and the cultural impact of these iconic moving images and makers.
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Today's News
November 24, 2025
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