5 Of The Coolest Antiques Of the Silver Screen To Come Up For Auction
Whether they are the details in the background or the main focus of the entire film, props play a crucial role in how we feel about a film or how believable a scene is. How much we would give own some of our favorite props from our favorite movies! Once in a while, these precious objects do come up for sale or make the papers. Read on to find out more about some of the most news-worthy objects to come off a film set.
2) Rosebud Sled from Citizen Kane
This sought-after piece of film history was finally put up for auction in 2015 after years of speculation. This unique sled featured prominently in the film, such that the phrase “Rosebud” immediately conjures up emotionally charged imagery. Before the auction took place, estimates of what it might sell for were very ambitious. The actual auction price was $149,000. One of three made for the film, this sled differs in design from the Rosebud of Kane’s childhood scenes. The look-alikes were said to have been acquired for the sled-burning scene and this was one that, rather than getting burned, was given to writer, Herman Mankiewicz at the wrap party for the film.
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