Guillermo del Toro Auctions Prized Movie Memorabilia After Wildfire Scare
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is auctioning a portion of his extensive movie memorabilia collection through Heritage Auctions, prompted by a near-loss in a wildfire and the burden of maintaining his overflowing "Bleak House" collection.
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Overview
- Guillermo del Toro is partnering with Heritage Auctions for a three-part auction to sell a fraction of his vast movie memorabilia collection.
- The decision to auction some items was influenced by a recent wildfire that nearly destroyed his collection, prompting him to save key pieces with limited time.
- The auction includes behind-the-scenes drawings, props, and iconic works, such as Bernie Wrightson's original illustrations for "Frankenstein."
- Del Toro organizes his extensive collection by theme in dedicated rooms within his "Bleak House," which houses items from his major works.
- Starting bids for the memorabilia range from a couple of thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands, reflecting the value and uniqueness of the items.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by enthusiastically promoting Guillermo del Toro's auction. They use evocative, positive language to describe his "wonderfully grim collection" and "covetable items," encouraging readers to "drool over pictures." The narrative emphasizes the unique opportunity to acquire pieces from a "meticulously curated treasure trove," positioning the event as a must-see for fans.
"The recent Los Angeles wildfires made him expand his thinking on that front."
Gizmodo"An auction, del Toro said, gives him peace of mind, as it ensures the items will land in the hands of another collector who will protect the items as he has."
ABC News"The possibility of those items perishing in a fire weighs so heavily on me, because that’s his masterpiece."
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FAQ
A recent wildfire near his Santa Monica home nearly destroyed his extensive collection, prompting him to auction some items to ease maintenance and ensure preservation.
The auction features behind-the-scenes drawings, props, iconic works such as Bernie Wrightson's original illustrations for Frankenstein, and other pieces from his Bleak House collection.
Del Toro organizes his collection thematically in dedicated rooms within his Bleak House, which houses items from his major works and horror memorabilia.
Starting bids for the memorabilia range from a couple of thousand dollars up to hundreds of thousands, reflecting the rarity and significance of the items.
Bleak House is a private sanctuary where del Toro stores his vast collection of horror memorabilia, including original art, movie props, and concept art, serving as both inspiration and a carefully curated archive.
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