More Library Paintings Sold During Auctions

More James Prendergast Library art has been sold during two auctions held by Stair Galleries. According to stairgalleries.com, seven library paintings sold during an auction held March 2. The paintings included in this auction included William Trost Richards’ “The Evening Star,” which was estimated to sale for $800-$1,200 and sold for $11,000; Alfred Bryan Wall’s Read More …

Police Investigating After Robert Downey Jr.’s $325,000 Iron Man Suit Is Stolen From Prop Warehouse

Someone better call Jarvis. The original Iron Man suit worn by Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark in the Marvel character’s first big screen outing in 2008 has been stolen by some super villains. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the maroon and gold suit worn was reported missing from The Movie Prop Storage on Tuesday. The prop Read More …

WFGV raises $100K at annual purse auction

The Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley recently held its 12th annual Purse for Change auction in support of its mission to promote economic self-sufficiency for women and girls through grant making, education and advocacy. The event at Temple B’rith Kodesh featured 148 purses from designers such as Louis Vuitton, Versace, Kate Spade and Coach. Overall, Read More …

Russell Crowe’s ‘divorce’ auction sells ‘Gladiator’ armor, other valuable movie gear

Actor Russell Crowe honored his wedding anniversary to ex-wife Danielle Spencer on Saturday by holding a what he called a “divorce” auction, selling over 200 items of movie memorabilia. Crowe announced in February that Sotheby’s Australia would be holding “The Art of Divorce,” an auction of personal items he acquired during his nine-year marriage to Read More …

Warhol’s Elvis portrait could fetch $30M at Christie’s sale

The 1963 black-on-silver portrait is being auctioned by Christie’s in New York on May 17 LONDON — An Andy Warhol painting of Elvis Presley — the artist’s only full-length portrait — is for sale with an estimated price tag of $30 million. “Double Elvis (Ferus Type)” depicts the hip-swiveling musician holding a revolver, as he Read More …