Get ready, movie buffs! Propstore, one of the world’s leading film and TV memorabilia auction houses, has just announced an epic online auction featuring over 800 rare and iconic movie posters. The collection spans classic and contemporary cinema, with some posters making their first-ever appearance at auction, while others are resurfacing after more than 30 years. With a total estimated value of over $1.3 million, this is a must-see event for collectors and film fans alike.
Auction Details
The online auction takes place on September 12th and 13th, 2024, and bidding is now open at Propstore.com. Fans and collectors worldwide can participate via online, absentee, and telephone bids, with no in-person bidding available.
Highlights
The auction features some extraordinary pieces from both American and international cinema. Among the most anticipated items is a highly sought-after one-sheet poster from the 1933 film King Kong, with an estimated price between $100,000 and $200,000. Other standout posters include:
The Wolf Man (1941) one-sheet, estimated at $60,000 to $120,000.
The Public Enemy (1931) one-sheet, estimated at $50,000 to $100,000.
Classic and cult favorites like Back to the Future Part II (1989), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), and Night of the Living Dead (1968), featuring posters signed by cast and crew members.
Special Collections
The auction also showcases an exceptional range of posters from legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa's films, as well as a stunning selection of British posters from the James Bond series and Alfred Hitchcock classics. For Star Wars enthusiasts, the auction includes remarkable “Original Trilogy” posters such as the John Alvin Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) concert poster, estimated at $5,000 to $10,000, and the early promotional poster by Howard Chaykin, estimated at $3,000 to $6,000.
Notable Lots
Some of the top lots available in this auction include:
King Kong (1933) One Sheet (Style A, Stone Litho), est. $100,000 – $200,000
The Wolf Man (1941) One Sheet, est. $60,000 – $120,000
The General (1926) Three Sheet (Stone Litho), est. $40,000 – $80,000
Citizen Kane (1941) Insert Poster, est. $10,000 – $20,000
Rear Window (1954) One Sheet, est. $5,000 – $10,000
Jaws (1975) One Sheet signed by Susan Backlinie, Richard Dreyfuss, and artist Roger Kastel, est. $3,000 – $6,000
Affordable Finds:
For collectors on a budget, there are also more affordable lots, such as a Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) Immunization Poster, estimated at $150 – $300, and a The Godfather (1972) Spanish One Sheet, estimated at $100 – $200.
How to Join the Bidding
Bidding is now live, so head over to Propstore.com to register and view the full catalog of posters up for grabs. This is your chance to own a piece of cinema history—don’t miss it!
