Famed Maltese Falcon and Casablanca car up for auction
- 11 years ago
Fans of Hollywood's heyday can soon own a piece of their favorite classic movie -- but they'll need deep pockets.
Bonhams in Hollywood are selling a number of iconic movie props and costumes -- with the star of the show the legendary lead statuette from the 1941 film 'The Maltese Falcon'.
It's arguably one of the most important movie props of all time because of its pivotal role in the film. Bonhams aren't saying exactly what they think it will reach, but they expect it to be in seven figures.
The statuette was one of two used during filming but this one has a special flaw that sets it apart, as Catherine Williamson from the auction house explains.
SOUNDBITE, Catherine Williamson, auctioneer, saying (English):
"The thing that makes this the most special of the two statuettes is that it has on the right hand side, it has a bent tailfeather. There is documentation in the Warner Brothers archives that one of the lead falcons was dropped on the set, there are
Bonhams in Hollywood are selling a number of iconic movie props and costumes -- with the star of the show the legendary lead statuette from the 1941 film 'The Maltese Falcon'.
It's arguably one of the most important movie props of all time because of its pivotal role in the film. Bonhams aren't saying exactly what they think it will reach, but they expect it to be in seven figures.
The statuette was one of two used during filming but this one has a special flaw that sets it apart, as Catherine Williamson from the auction house explains.
SOUNDBITE, Catherine Williamson, auctioneer, saying (English):
"The thing that makes this the most special of the two statuettes is that it has on the right hand side, it has a bent tailfeather. There is documentation in the Warner Brothers archives that one of the lead falcons was dropped on the set, there are