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JULIEN’S AUCTIONS THE ICON NEWSLETTER 6.10.23 In the endlessly replayed 1985 music video “Take On Me” by A-Ha, a woman experiences the thrill of a lifetime when her favorite comic book character enters the real world. Collectors often experience a similar rush when they get the opportunity own an iconic item that actually appeared on…

JULIEN’S AUCTIONS THE ICON NEWSLETTER 6.15.23 Funny ladies often thrill us with their style as much as with their brilliant comedy. Julien’s has had the honor of selling many iconic costumes, gowns, and jewelry items worn by these royal women. Last year, we sold a brown silk taffeta day dress made for Lucille Ball—arguably the…

JULIEN’S AUCTIONS THE ICON NEWSLETTER 6.15.23 Over the years Julien’s Auctions has offered a number of Madonna’s personal handwritten “to-do” lists. Artifacts like these present a one-of-a-kind window into the day-to-day lives of the stars we love (even in the case of Madonna, who has been the subject of seemingly endless media coverage, books, and…

JULIEN’S AUCTIONS THE ICON NEWSLETTER 9.9.23 Julien’s Auctions is thrilled to present an auction featuring property from the personal collection of actress Eve Plumb. Plumb began acting on television at the age of seven, and rose to enduring worldwide fame as Jan Brady on The Brady Bunch. Since then she has played subversive roles in cult…

THE ICON NEWSLETTER 8.5.23 Nicolas Cage has undergone many transformations in his career, from passionate, angst-ridden opera enthusiast to manic vampire, to action hero, and beyond. My favorite period in his oeuvre remains the 1980s. One of his most underrated performances from that period is as Charlie in his uncle, Francis Ford Coppola’s 1986 film Peggy…

JULIEN’S AUCTIONS THE ICON NEWSLETTER 7.1.23 Fans of the classic sitcom Cheers will see a very familiar framed print of Geronimo when they peruse the catalog for our upcoming Legends: Hollywood and Royalty auction. The screen-matched print hung on the wall in the seating area behind the bar where everybody knows your name for seven seasons of the beloved series, which…

JULIEN’S AUCTIONS THE ICON NEWSLETTER 7.1.23 At Julien’s Auctions, we offer clients a unique opportunity to view rare artifacts from classic film productions. Sometimes, these artifacts can reveal parts of a film that were never included in the final version. In December of 2022, Julien’s sold a provocative black “cellophane effect” evening gown worn by…

JULIEN’S AUCTIONS THE ICON NEWSLETTER 6.7.23 Elvis Presley was passionate about numerology – the study of numbers to reveal hidden meanings – and he is known to have performed multiple readings for friends and loved ones. Our recent “Music Icons” auction featured notes from Presley’s reading for his wife Priscilla, which included both her and…