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Memorabilia

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crime5 months ago

Ex-Miami Heat employee charged with $3.7M memorabilia theft

A former Miami Heat employee and retired Miami police officer, Marcos Thomas Perez, is accused of stealing and selling team memorabilia worth millions, including a LeBron James jersey that sold for $3.7 million at Sotheby's. Perez allegedly accessed secure areas to steal hundreds of items, which he sold across state lines over three years, leading to a federal investigation and his arrest.

world6 months ago

Major Sports Memorabilia Counterfeit Scheme Unveiled After Dealer's Death

A sports memorabilia dealer, Brett Lemieux, was found dead after confessing on Facebook to running a $350 million counterfeit operation involving fake holograms and authentication stickers, which he claimed sold over four million counterfeit items. His death by suicide followed a police search into his business, raising concerns about the impact of counterfeit memorabilia on the industry.

art-and-entertainment7 months ago

David Lynch's Personal and Creative Memorabilia Auction

Julien’s Auctions and TCM are hosting a live auction of over 450 items from the late filmmaker David Lynch, including his director’s chair, props from Twin Peaks and other films, and personal belongings, taking place on June 18 in California and online. The collection offers a rare glimpse into Lynch’s artistic world, reflecting his surrealist vision and diverse pursuits, shortly after his passing at age 78.

entertainment1 year ago

Judy Garland's Iconic Ruby Slippers Fetch Record $28 Million at Auction

A pair of iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" sold for $28 million at auction, far exceeding the estimated $3 million. The slippers, stolen from a museum in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018, were part of a high-profile theft case involving Terry Jon Martin, who pleaded guilty in 2023. The auction set a new record for entertainment memorabilia, surpassing the previous $5.52 million record for Marilyn Monroe's dress. The slippers were one of four surviving pairs from the film.

entertainment1 year ago

Iconic 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers Fetch Record $32.5 Million at Auction

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" sold for a record $28 million at auction, far exceeding the expected $3 million. The slippers, stolen from a museum in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018, were part of a high-profile theft case involving Terry Jon Martin, who pleaded guilty in 2023. The auction also featured other memorabilia from the film, including a hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West, which sold for $2.4 million.