Propstore Auction: Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: London 2023

Propstore Auction: Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: London 2023

On Nov 9th 2023, The Propstore in London will begin their live auction. Among an incredible selection of original items will be a few very nice pieces from some Eastwood classics. Included among the treasures are: 

Lot #109: COOGAN'S BLUFF (1968) - Walt Coogan's (Clint Eastwood) Costume. Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, November 9th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 10th, Saturday, November 11th or Sunday, November 12th.

Walt Coogan's (Clint Eastwood) costume from Don Siegel's crime thriller Coogan's Bluff. Arizona deputy sheriff Coogan wore his signature suit throughout the film as he tried to apprehend fugitive James Ringerman (Don Stroud) in New York.

Custom-made by Nudie's Rodeo Tailors, this chocolate-brown suit is made from a cotton-polyester blend. The jacket has three front buttons, dual flap pockets, double vents, rear shoulder pleats, single-point front Western yokes and a three-point back yoke. Completing the ensemble are a pair of matching dress trousers with "C.E." handwritten on the inner seam. A stitched label inside the trousers features Eastwood's name and size, "35-34". A small section of the left jacket sleeve has been restitched, but overall, the suit is in very good condition.

The lot includes 14 glossy black-and-white Universal Studios publicity photos, some of which have scene notes appended to the back. Also included are six colour film posters, each featuring a different still from the film.

Estimate: £4,000 - 8,000

Lot #166: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (1966) - Angel Eyes' (Lee Van Cleef) Hat. Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, November 9th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 10th, Saturday, November 11th or Sunday, November 12th.

Angel Eyes' (Lee Van Cleef) hat from Sergio Leone's epic spaghetti Western The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. Angel Eyes (aka "The Bad") was a ruthless mercenary who wore his hat throughout the film, which is widely considered one of the greatest Westerns of all time. Angel Eyes also wears his hat on most of the posters and promotional material from the film's release.

The consignor became close friends with Van Cleef and his wife Joan during filming at Cinecitta Studios in Rome. The couple were regular visitors to the consignor's home, and Van Cleef gifted the consignor various personal items, the most prominent being this hat, which as well as appearing in the film, can be seen in relaxed personal family photographs featuring Van Cleef.

Wardrobe items from this iconic movie never usually come to market and this is the first main-character wardrobe item to do so, making it a sought-after piece of cinema history. Van Cleef was a regular in Westerns throughout the 1950s, '60s and '70s, appearing in classics such as The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, For a Few Dollars More, Death Rides a Horse, Sabata and many more.

The hat is a black Eddy Bros. bolero with a black band and brown leather sweatband, which is marked "5XXXXX", "Beaver Quality" and "Water Repellent".

The hat is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of Van Cleef smoking a pipe, which has been inscribed by the actor with "to my friends for life, love Lee Van Cleef", as well as copies of the photographs of Van Cleef and the consignor's family featuring the hat. The hat has some wear from production use and age, including some scuffing. The band has faded over time, and some of the leather has flaked off the sweatband, which remains in a fragile condition. Dimensions: 40.5 cm x 37.5 cm x 10.5 cm (16" x 14 3/4" x 4 1/4")

Estimate: £50,000 - 100,000

Lot #281: PALE RIDER (1985) - The Preacher's (Clint Eastwood) Hero Remington Revolver, Rig and Spare Cylinder. Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, November 9th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 10th, Saturday, November 11th or Sunday, November 12th.

The Preacher's (Clint Eastwood) hero Remington revolver, rig and spare cylinder from Eastwood's Western Pale Rider. The Preacher retrieved his weapons from a bank box and used them to protect a group of defenceless prospectors.

This Remington 1858 New Model Army revolver was one of six rented to the production by Stembridge Gun Rentals, to be used as The Preacher's primary firearm. It is made of steel with a wooden grip, and has been sympathetically deactivated. The hammer, trigger and cylinder all move. The revolver is accompanied by a leather rig, featuring a holster, spare bullets and a spare cylinder. The rig has "40" handwritten inside, with other faded handwriting. The spare cylinder is also deactivated. It should be noted that The Preacher changed out the cylinder on camera during the climactic gunfight, which is a rarity in film history.

The lot also includes two certificates of deactivation (one for the revolver, one for the spare cylinder), a photocopy of both certificates, and a copy of the original rental agreement, which shows the gun's serial number among those rented. Dimensions (revolver): 35 cm x 4 cm x 12.5 cm (13 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 5")

Firearm deactivated; see firearm deactivation notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: £30,000 - 60,000

My thanks to Dave Worrall. To visit the Propstore Auction site click HERE