The event is the UK's largest annual live auction of film and small screen memorabilia, which is now in its fourth consecutive year, will be held at London's BFI IMAX presented by ODEON. The 600-lot strong auction will feature Jack Nicholson's Joker costume from the 1989 Batman movie (estimated at £20 000-30 000) and Michael J. Fox's Marty McFly Light-up shoes from Back to the Future Part II (estimated at £25 000-35 000.)
Pieces from the biggest cult hits of the 20th century including the Star Wars films, Guardians of the Galaxy, Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones, James Bond films, Harry Potter films and Pulp Fiction.
Stephen Lane, Prop Store CEO, commented on the upcoming auction: ''After achieving astonishing sales last year, we're super-excited to announce our fourth live auction in London and pleased to be partnering with ODEON again. September 2017 brings an opportunity for us to bring a global audience of film fans and collectors to London’s BFI IMAX, to visit the free exhibition and place bids in our auction to secure original pieces of film and TV history.''
The auction will take place on 26th September, with live-streaming available online. A free preview exhibition will be open to the public at the BFI IMAX and showcasing over 300 lots of film memorabilia coming to auction.
The Prop Store preview exhibition will coincide with a number of special screenings at the BFI IMAX, including classics such as Aliens, Scarface and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Sylvia Woon, Interim Commercial Director at ODEON UK & Ireland said: ''We're thrilled to welcome back Prop Store to London’s BFI IMAX for another fantastic auction. The incredible items they curate for film fans get bigger and better every time, and this year is no exception with a range of modern film props from the likes of Thor and Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as classic titles like Aliens and the Indiana Jones films. We can’t wait to welcome guests through our doors to see them in person, and enjoy some fantastic entertainment on Britain’s largest screen at the same time.''
Auction items will be on display at a free exhibition open to the public at the BFI IMAX, Waterloo, London, England SE1 8XR from 10:00am to 9:30pm, until the auction on 26th September, 2017. You can check out the auction online here.
