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Hollywood Auction to Fetch $9 Million in Iconic Memorabilia

2/25/2026

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Summary

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An auction in Los Angeles from March 25 to 27, 2025, will raise about $9 million through more than 1,550 film and TV memorabilia items.
Notable items include the harpoon gun (Jaws), the C-3PO head (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back), Arnold Schwarzenegger's jacket (The Terminator), and a Marauder's Map (Harry Potter).
A public preview is set for March 11, 2025, at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills.

History

Historical Context

The 2025 Los Angeles auction reflects a resurgence in film memorabilia collecting, reminiscent of the 1970s boom following "Star Wars" in 1977, which spurred a 50% rise in box office revenues. Today’s auction features iconic items like the C-3PO head, highlighting the ongoing cultural fascination with cinematic history and the lucrative market for collectibles, which has evolved significantly since the early days of film auctions.

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Story summary

An auction in Los Angeles from March 25 to 27, 2025, will raise about $9 million through more than 1,550 film and TV memorabilia items.
Notable items include the harpoon gun (Jaws), the C-3PO head (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back), Arnold Schwarzenegger's jacket (The Terminator), and a Marauder's Map (Harry Potter).
A public preview is set for March 11, 2025, at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills.

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