If you love Movies and you love Television and you have some extra money to burn this weekend, then we offer this suggestion up to you; the Hollywood Legends auction presented by Julien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills. With over 1,000 pieces on display from over 100 years of Tinsel-Town, there’s a little something for everyone. Beyond the Marquee’s own Steve Czarnecki was on hand this week to get a sneak peek at this amazing line-up of costumes, props and memorabilia up for bid. 

Julien's Auctions presents Hollywood Legends

Julien’s Auctions presents their 2012 Hollywood Legends auction to be held on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1st in Beverly Hills, California.

This stunning auction contains over 800 items of Hollywood memorabilia and Historic Americana items. The Golden Age of Hollywood and beyond will be sold. Highlights include a Charlie Chaplin iconic bowler hat (Est. $30,000/$50,000), Charlie Chaplin cane (Est. $20,000/$30,000) and Charlie Chaplin film-worn suit (Est. $20,000/$30,000) including a number of his own personal items originating from family members and the Estate of Charlie Chaplin.

Charlton Heston's Robe's up for sale from the Ten Commandments

Other highlights include Clark Gable’s riding jacket from Gone With The Wind, (Est. $20,000/$30,000), a tuxedo jacket worn by Judy Garland in A Star Is Born, (Est. $10,000/$15,000), a Charlton Heston screen worn robe (Est. $30,000/$50,000) and screen-used staff (Est. $20,000/$30,000) from The Ten Commandments, Marilyn Monroe platoons worn in River of No Return (Est. $20,000/$30,000) and a vintage Christian Dior gown worn by Grace Kelly, known more famously as Princess Grace of Monaco (Estimate: $10,000/$20,000).  The original prop tablets from The Ten Commandments are also up for auction and will no doubt ignite serious bidding among deep-pocketed collectors.

Assorted vintage memorabilia from the Wizard of Oz

Also hitting the auction block are: a Catherine Walker gown designed for Princess Diana (Estimate: $80,000/$100,000), a signed catalogue from the Princess Diana sale (est. $4,000/$6,000), Margaret O’Brien’s red coat from Meet Me In St. Louis (Estimate: $4,000/$6,000) and Richard Gere’s hat from An Officer and a Gentleman  (Estimate: $2,000/$4,000). As part of the museum’s massive Hollywood posters collection, Julien’s Auctions will also offer a selection to include original posters from legendary films like Casablanca, (Estimate:$8,000/$10,000), Gone With the Wind, (Estimate: $3,000/$5,000), Some Like it Hot, (Estimate: $2,000/$3,000) and many more.

A collection of props and costumes from Syfy's EUREKA

From the early start of films to today’s action heroes, Julien’s Auctions Hollywood Legends Auction will offer the savvy collector and museum an array of one-of-a-kind pieces of memorabilia to own and cherish that even includes superheroes – The Superhero memorabilia includes a Christopher Reeve Superman costume from Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Est. $20,000/$30,000), and a complete Batman costume on a custom display from Batman Returns (Estimate: $60,000/$80,000).

Special Effect costume worn by Christopher Reeve in Superman IV: the Quest for Peace

The items can be viewed at Julien’s Auctions gallery in Beverly Hills at 9665 Wilshire Boulevard from 10am to 5pm daily beginning Monday, March 19th, 2012 through Saturday, March 31, 2012 (exhibition is closed on Sundays). View the full catalog on-line HERE

An assortment of rare Marilyn Monroe memorabilia

FREE PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Monday, March 19 – Saturday, March 31
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (P.S.T.)
(Closed Sundays)

LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Session I: 10:00 a.m. P.S.T.
Session II: 2:00 p.m. P.S.T.

Sunday, April 1, 2012
Session III: 10:00 a.m. P.S.T.
Session IV: 2:00 p.m. P.S.T.

LOCATION:
Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills
9665 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 150
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

For more information email
info@juliensauctions.com
or call 310-836-1818.

Registering to Bid
Registration is required to bid in this live auction and can be done either in person at the exhibitions and auction or online by registering to bid before the sale or by calling (310) 836-1818.

Placing Bids
There are four ways to bid in this sale:

1. Bid through Julien’s Auctions Online Live in Real Time at JuliensLive.com.

2. Place bids in the room by attending the auction.

3. Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative, who sits in the room and conveys the bid to the auctioneer.

4. Enter Absentee bids. Absentee bid forms are printed in the back of each catalogue, and are also available by calling Julien’s Auctions or online at www.juliensauctions.com.