One of the really exciting things about estate sales in Los Angeles is some of the movie memorabilia that we come across when creating the inventory for a house. Quite recently, a couple decided to move to Maui, and not only sold their home in Studio City, but also decided to sell everything on the premises, instead of trying to ship it to the island. Heritage Estate Sales was asked to come in and take care of all the affairs involving the contents of the home.
While the inventory for this particular lot had several decades of antiques, artwork, and even cars for purchase, some of the cinematic collectibles were truly impressive. This was not only because they were authentic movie props and original poster prints, but also because they were pieces of nostalgia that were now being passed on from a film creator to avid cinema keepsake collectors.
While this particular house has many know treasures, there are other estate sales that we handle which have hidden gems just waiting to be unearthed.
The Real Deal
One very important thing to look for when considering possible collectibles at estate sales is authentication, and this is especially true with the movie memorabilia that can be found in homes across the Los Angeles area. At Heritage Estate Sales, one of the things we do when creating an inventory for sellers and buyers, is to appraise the items that we list. For the possible cinema collectibles that we may find hidden in the attic or stashed in the back of a closet, this can also include authenticating them to ensure that proper pricing is observed.
One of the more popular movie collectibles that we come across is also one of the more difficult ones to verify. Disney cels are highly in demand, especially for the classic releases. Interestingly, we tend to find quite a few of these in some of the older residences that we run estate sales for. Although these originals are harder to come by now, sixty years ago, many of the employees who worked at Disney were frequently given original cels as gifts for children and grandchildren. Some of these cels that we come across are even signed by the nine old men, and others bear the authentication seal.
From Everyday To Amazing
In looking over our website at inventory from past estate sales, people will often remark upon the amount of Hollywood collectibles that they come across in the estates we show. As with the Disney cels, these treasures were considered to just be everyday items by many of the residents, who may not have realized that someone outside of the industry would be searching for such a find. Whether it is a known piece of nostalgia or a surprising part of history, the items that come through Heritage Estate Sales for these events are always delightful and amazing.