It’s still hard to believe that Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds are gone, and the news that their personal items are being auctioned off for the Thalians and The Jed Foundation only reminds us that they won’t be coming back. Good then to see that the funds raised will go to two such important charities.
LOS ANGELES- June 1st, 2017- Profiles in History is proud to announce the Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds personal property auction is set for September in Los Angeles. September 23rd is the first day of what is expected to be a multi-day auction. There will be well over 1500 lots in this auction, with items for collectors but also items for fans who want to own something special that belonged to Carrie or Debbie. The auction will take place in Profiles in History’s Calabasas location and online at www.profilesinhistory.com Pre-order a limited edition catalog now, as they are sure to sell out.
Highlights from the upcoming auction include:
- Carrie Fisher’s life size “Princess Leia” with blaster statue in a vintage wooden phone booth. This is the figure that was featured by Fisher in her in
her HBO special Wishful Drinking and the documentary Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. Pictured left.
- Debbie Reynolds’ screen used “Kathy Seldon” lavender silk chiffon dress from the “You Were Meant For Me” musical sqeunce in Singin’ in the Rain. Pictured right.
- Carrie Fisher’s on-set chair with personalized chair back that is embroidered “Star Wars: The Saga Continues” used on Return of the Jedi. Pictured at bottom.
- Debbie Reynolds’ screen used “Annie” two piece stage costume from Annie Get Your Gun.
- Carrie Fisher’s life size C-3PO with electronic lighting elements. Pictured below.
- Debbie Reynolds’ stage worn “Molly Brown” costume from the iconic “Belly Up to the Bar, Boys” music number in The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
- Carrie Fisher’s life sized bronze, limited edition Yoda statue by Lawrence A. Noble.
- Debbie Reynolds’ pair of replica Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz. Pictured below.
- Carrie Fisher’s vintage original 1978 Kenner Star Wars Princess Leia action figure, still in it’s original packaging.
- Debbie Reynolds’ acoustic guitar from her stage shows in Las Vegas.
- A hand carved Egyptian harp used in Cleopatra that is from Debbie’s Hollywood memorabilia collection.
- Carrie Fisher’s Biedermeier-style writing desk with faux drawer and cabinet front. Pictured above.
- A suite of ornately carved antique Art Deco furniture from Carrie Fisher’s childhood playhouse on the property of her family’s Beverly Hills home.
- Edward G. Robinson’s personal Benson & Hedges humidor on matching table from the collection of Debbie Reynolds.
- Carrie Fisher’s eclectic collection of re-purposed vintage novelty signs and store displays showcasing her trademark sense of humor.
- Debbie Reynolds’ personal, rare, vintage original half sheet movie poster for Singin’ in the Rain signed by Debbie and inscribed to her by Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor.
- Landmark collection of vintage motion picture cameras and lenses including Francis Ford Coppola’s cameras from The Godfather and Apocalypse Now.
