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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
POP CULTURE ICONS UNDER THE HAMMER: RARE ART & MEMORABILIA GO UP FOR AUCTION THIS JULY
'Whether you're an experienced collector or exploring for the first time, the auction offers a wide range of unique and significant pieces, some of which are coming to market for the first time.'— Stephen Lane, Founder and CEO of Propstore LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 / / -- PROPSTORE - ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT MEMORABILIA AUCTIONEERS - IS PROUD TO PRESENT ITS NEW POP CULTURE AUCTION, TAKING PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025. THE AUCTION INCLUDES OVER 430 RARE AND ORIGINAL POP CULTURE LOTS SPANNING MUSIC, CONTEMPORARY ART, ANIMATION, POSTERS, COMICS, AND GAMING, WITH THE TOTAL AUCTION VALUE EXPECTED TO EXCEED $937,500, INCLUDING: A rare piece of British television history: the original hand-painted end credits artwork by Ron Embleton from Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967-1968). This extraordinary piece, held in a private collection for over 20 years, is estimated to sell for $28,600 - $57,200. The sale also features a standout selection of contemporary and street art, including OG SLICK's Money Mouse sculpture (2024, est. $18,200 - $36,400), a hand-painted artwork by Johnny Depp (est. $3,900 - $7,800), and a rare Banksy Di-Faced Tenner - 100% of hammer proceeds benefiting UNICEF (est. $650 - $1,300). Over 100 lots of Animation Art go under the hammer, featuring original hand-painted cels, sketches, and production art from Disney classics like Snow White (1937) and Fantasia (1940), alongside TV favourites such as Hergé's Adventures of Tintin (1957-1963). To celebrate The Empire Strikes Back's 45th anniversary, a rare UK 'Empire Day' charity premiere poster is up for grabs, alongside other cult film posters like The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). Both posters have a pre-sale estimate between $10,400 to $20,800. Music memorabilia hits the high notes - Noel Gallagher's signed Fender Acoustasonic guitar (est. $6,500 - $13,000) goes to auction just two days before the first Oasis reunion gig, with proceeds to UNICEF. Also featured is a rare Tupac autograph (est. $5,200 - $10,400), a signed Dark Side of the Moon print by Storm Thorgerson (est. $5,200 - $10,400), and iconic rock photography by Jill Furmanovsky. Bids can be placed online, over the phone or via absentee bidding. Top items to be sold at Propstore's Pop Culture auction (with estimated sale prices) include: Contemporary/Street Art - OG SLICK Money Mouse, 2024 est. $18,200 - $36,400 - SCHOONY Bruiser, 2019 est. $10,400 - $20,800 - CHRIS CARTER UFO Triptych est. $9,100 - $18,200 - JOHNNY DEPP Hand-Painted Artwork by Johnny Depp est. $3,900 - $7,800 - BANKSY Di-Faced Tenner, 2004 est. $650 - $1,300 Animation - CAPTAIN SCARLET AND THE MYSTERONS (TV SERIES, 1967-1968) Original Hand-Painted End Credits Sequence Board No.10 Artwork by Ron Embleton est. $28,600 - $57,200 - JOE SHUSTER: SUPERMAN (1939-1986) Superman in the Sky Original Drawing Signed by Joe Shuster est. $4,550 - $9,100 - FANTASIA (1940) Original Concept Artwork of Centaurettes Bathing Scene from The 'Pastoral Symphony' est. $3,900 - $7,800 - THE LITTLE MERMAID (1989) Ariel 'Part of Your World' Original Production Cel Signed by Jodi Benson est. $3,900 - $7,800 - SUPER NINTENDO: WEAPONLORD Original Hand-Painted GamePro Magazine Cover Artwork est. £3,000 - $3,900 - $7,800 - MAD MAGAZINE Artwork est. $3,250 - $6,500 - SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (1937) Framed Snow White and Forest Creatures Original Animation Cel est. $2,600 - $5,200 - MARVEL COMICS Tales of Suspense No.39 UK Edition est. $2,600 - $5,200 - HERGÈ'S ADVENTURES OF TINTIN (TV SERIES, 1957-1963) Tintin and Snowy Original Hand-Painted Production Cel Setup est. $1,300 - $2,600 Music -NOEL GALLAGHER Fender Acoustasonic Signed Noel Gallagher Guitar est. $6,500 - $13,000 - TUPAC Autograph est. $5,200 - $10,400 - PINK FLOYD Framed Limited Edition The Dark Side of The Moon Album Cover Print Signed by Storm Thorgerson est. $5,200 - $10,400 - AMY WINEHOUSE Nordoff and Robbins Collection: Amy Winehouse with Hummingbirds Artwork Canvas by Bambi, 2019 est. $2,600 - $5,200 Posters - THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951) UK Quad, 1951 est. $10,400 - $20,800 - STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) British Royal Charity World Premiere Empire Day Poster, 1980 est. $10,400 - $20,800 - FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956) Framed US One-Sheet, 1956 - Linen-Backed est. $5,200 - $10,400 Stephen Lane, Founder and CEO of Propstore, commented on the upcoming auction: 'We're incredibly excited to launch our Pop Culture Auction - a dynamic new auction to add to Propstore's calendar that pulls together multiple categories of influential work across music, animation, poster design, contemporary art and more. Whether you're an experienced collector or exploring for the first time, the auction offers a wide range of unique and significant pieces, some of which are coming to market for the first time.' REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ONLINE AT ONLINE BIDDING WILL OPEN JUNE 3, 2025 # # # Notes to Editors: For further information, images and interviews please contact: Beth Willetts at [email protected] Dropbox link to images (please copy and paste URL): Please credit: Propstore Registration is now open at: About Propstore In 1998, Propstore founder Stephen Lane's love for movies led him to hunt for the same props and costumes used to create his favorite films. He found that he could provide collectors with access to their most coveted pieces and establish archival standards for this new, pop-culture hybrid of fine art and memorabilia collecting—prop art. Since 2014, Propstore has regularly hosted live auctions featuring some of the world's greatest Entertainment Memorabilia treasures. Propstore specializes in film and television props and costumes, production materials, and artwork, as well as music memorabilia, posters, and collectible toys. Propstore also holds regular online auctions in association with many of the industry's major production materials and has over 5,000 items available for sale via Buy Now on Following our 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade, Propstore was thrilled to receive the honor again in 2024, this time as the prestigious King's Award for Enterprise. Widely regarded as the highest accolade for business success in the UK, the King's Award for Enterprise recognizes British companies that have excelled in innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility. 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Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Hand-painted Captain Scarlet titles and Banksy work among auction items
The sale features more than 430 examples of music, animation, comics and gaming memorabilia as well as contemporary and street art pieces. The piece by illustrator Ronald Embleton accompanied the final credits of Captain Scarlet, the puppet-based series similar to Thunderbirds and also created by the animation duo Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. The image of the 'indestructible' hero, which shows Scarlet diving as inflammable barrels explode, was held in a private collection for more than 20 years, before becoming part of the auction by Propstore. It is estimated at £22,000 to £44,000. Also in the sale is graffiti artist Og Slick's Money Mouse sculpture, which has an estimate of between £14,000 and £28,000, and a circular artwork bearing a black, white and red face by Pirates Of The Caribbean star Johnny Depp that could go for £3,000 to £6,000. The Banksy work is a Di-Faced Tenner, which features Diana, Princess of Wales. That is listed at between £500 and £1,000 with 100% of the wining bid going to development agency Unicef. Music memorabilia includes a Noel Gallagher-signed Fender Acoustasonic guitar, which also has proceeds going to Unicef, with an estimate of £5,000 to £10,000, as well as a Tupac autograph and a framed Dark Side Of The Moon album cover print by Storm Thorgerson that could both go for between £4,000 and £8,000 each. There are also £8,000 to £16,000-listed prints from 1951 science fiction movie The Day The Earth Stood Still, and a royal charity premiere for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back that took place in 1980. The Empire Day Is May 20 poster, featuring Darth Vader, was designed by Ralph McQuarrie. It references the original UK Empire Day of Queen Victoria's birthday in May. In 1958, Empire Day was changed to Commonwealth Day, and took place on March 11 this year. Stephen Lane, founder and chief executive of Propstore, said: 'We're incredibly excited to launch our Pop Culture Auction – a dynamic new auction to add to Propstore's calendar that pulls together multiple categories of influential work across music, animation, poster design, contemporary art and more. 'Whether you're an experienced collector or exploring for the first time, the auction offers a wide range of unique and significant pieces, some of which are coming to market for the first time.' Online bidding opens on June 3, before the auction takes place on July 2.
Powys County Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Hand-painted Captain Scarlet titles and Banksy work among auction items
A hand-painted Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons end title and an artwork from Banksy are among items being auctioned. The sale features more than 430 examples of music, animation, comics and gaming memorabilia as well as contemporary and street art pieces. The piece by illustrator Ronald Embleton accompanied the final credits of Captain Scarlet, the puppet-based series similar to Thunderbirds and also created by the animation duo Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. The image of the 'indestructible' hero, which shows Scarlet diving as inflammable barrels explode, was held in a private collection for more than 20 years, before becoming part of the auction by Propstore. It is estimated at £22,000 to £44,000. Also in the sale is graffiti artist Og Slick's Money Mouse sculpture, which has an estimate of between £14,000 and £28,000, and a circular artwork bearing a black, white and red face by Pirates Of The Caribbean star Johnny Depp that could go for £3,000 to £6,000. The Banksy work is a Di-Faced Tenner, which features Diana, Princess of Wales. That is listed at between £500 and £1,000 with 100% of the wining bid going to development agency Unicef. Music memorabilia includes a Noel Gallagher-signed Fender Acoustasonic guitar, which also has proceeds going to Unicef, with an estimate of £5,000 to £10,000, as well as a Tupac autograph and a framed Dark Side Of The Moon album cover print by Storm Thorgerson that could both go for between £4,000 and £8,000 each. There are also £8,000 to £16,000-listed prints from 1951 science fiction movie The Day The Earth Stood Still, and a royal charity premiere for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back that took place in 1980. The Empire Day Is May 20 poster, featuring Darth Vader, was designed by Ralph McQuarrie. It references the original UK Empire Day of Queen Victoria's birthday in May. In 1958, Empire Day was changed to Commonwealth Day, and took place on March 11 this year. Stephen Lane, founder and chief executive of Propstore, said: 'We're incredibly excited to launch our Pop Culture Auction – a dynamic new auction to add to Propstore's calendar that pulls together multiple categories of influential work across music, animation, poster design, contemporary art and more. 'Whether you're an experienced collector or exploring for the first time, the auction offers a wide range of unique and significant pieces, some of which are coming to market for the first time.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hand-painted Captain Scarlet titles and Banksy work among auction items
A hand-painted Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons end title and an artwork from Banksy are among items being auctioned. The sale features more than 430 examples of music, animation, comics and gaming memorabilia as well as contemporary and street art pieces. The piece by illustrator Ronald Embleton accompanied the final credits of Captain Scarlet, the puppet-based series similar to Thunderbirds and also created by the animation duo Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. The image of the 'indestructible' hero, which shows Scarlet diving as inflammable barrels explode, was held in a private collection for more than 20 years, before becoming part of the auction by Propstore. It is estimated at £22,000 to £44,000. Also in the sale is graffiti artist Og Slick's Money Mouse sculpture, which has an estimate of between £14,000 and £28,000, and a circular artwork bearing a black, white and red face by Pirates Of The Caribbean star Johnny Depp that could go for £3,000 to £6,000. READ MORE: The Banksy jobs" target="_blank">work is a Di-Faced Tenner, which features Diana, Princess of Wales. That is listed at between £500 and £1,000 with 100% of the wining bid going to development agency Unicef. Bolton has had its fair share of suspected Banksy pieces. Last November, a Banksy-style piece of art was spotted in Bolton town centre and it's sparked rumours as to whether it could be the man himself. The piece in Bolton depicts a child wearing a life jacket paddling with an oar in his hands. Little is known about the mysterious artist although much of his work is associated with political causes. The Bolton mural was later claimed by British graffiti artist, Zedsy – which has been entitled 'Adrift' in a post on Instagram. Music memorabilia includes a Noel Gallagher-signed Fender Acoustasonic guitar, which also has proceeds going to Unicef, with an estimate of £5,000 to £10,000, as well as a Tupac autograph and a framed Dark Side Of The Moon album cover print by Storm Thorgerson that could both go for between £4,000 and £8,000 each. There are also £8,000 to £16,000-listed prints from 1951 science fiction movie The Day The Earth Stood Still, and a royal charity premiere for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back that took place in 1980. The Empire Day Is May 20 poster, featuring Darth Vader, was designed by Ralph McQuarrie. It references the original UK Empire Day of Queen Victoria's birthday in May. In 1958, Empire Day was changed to Commonwealth Day, and took place on March 11 this year. Stephen Lane, founder and chief executive of Propstore, said: 'We're incredibly excited to launch our Pop Culture Auction – a dynamic new auction to add to Propstore's calendar that pulls together multiple categories of influential work across music, animation, poster design, contemporary art and more. 'Whether you're an experienced collector or exploring for the first time, the auction offers a wide range of unique and significant pieces, some of which are coming to market for the first time.' Online bidding opens on June 3, before the auction takes place on July 2.
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Hand-painted Captain Scarlet titles and Banksy work among auction items
The sale features more than 430 examples of music, animation, comics and gaming memorabilia as well as contemporary and street art pieces. The piece by illustrator Ronald Embleton accompanied the final credits of Captain Scarlet, the puppet-based series similar to Thunderbirds and also created by the animation duo Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. The image of the 'indestructible' hero, which shows Scarlet diving as inflammable barrels explode, was held in a private collection for more than 20 years, before becoming part of the auction by Propstore. It is estimated at £22,000 to £44,000. Also in the sale is graffiti artist Og Slick's Money Mouse sculpture, which has an estimate of between £14,000 and £28,000, and a circular artwork bearing a black, white and red face by Pirates Of The Caribbean star Johnny Depp that could go for £3,000 to £6,000. The Banksy work is a Di-Faced Tenner, which features Diana, Princess of Wales. That is listed at between £500 and £1,000 with 100% of the wining bid going to development agency Unicef. Music memorabilia includes a Noel Gallagher-signed Fender Acoustasonic guitar, which also has proceeds going to Unicef, with an estimate of £5,000 to £10,000, as well as a Tupac autograph and a framed Dark Side Of The Moon album cover print by Storm Thorgerson that could both go for between £4,000 and £8,000 each. There are also £8,000 to £16,000-listed prints from 1951 science fiction movie The Day The Earth Stood Still, and a royal charity premiere for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back that took place in 1980. The Empire Day Is May 20 poster, featuring Darth Vader, was designed by Ralph McQuarrie. It references the original UK Empire Day of Queen Victoria's birthday in May. In 1958, Empire Day was changed to Commonwealth Day, and took place on March 11 this year. Stephen Lane, founder and chief executive of Propstore, said: 'We're incredibly excited to launch our Pop Culture Auction – a dynamic new auction to add to Propstore's calendar that pulls together multiple categories of influential work across music, animation, poster design, contemporary art and more. 'Whether you're an experienced collector or exploring for the first time, the auction offers a wide range of unique and significant pieces, some of which are coming to market for the first time.' Online bidding opens on June 3, before the auction takes place on July 2.
