Tuesday, October 11, 2011

John Wayne’s ‘Green Beret’ Brings $179,250. collection totals $5.38 million

The green wool beret worn by John Wayne in the notable film “The Green Berets,” which realized $179,250. Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions.
(From the Antique Trader) LOS ANGELES, CA – More than 700 costumes, scripts, awards and memorabilia from the estate of legendary film star John Wayne brought more than $5.38 million during a two-day event hosted by Heritage Auctions, in conjunction with John Wayne Enterprises, with dozens of items bringing at least two-to-three times their pre-auction estimates.

The auction was held at the Hyatt Century Plaza in Los Angeles, and online, on Oct. 6-7, 2011. All prices realized include a 19.5 percent buyer’s premium and represents the actual, full price being paid by the winner bidders for the items.

Top items included the signature green wool beret worn by Wayne in the notable film “The Green Berets,” which realized $179,250; his Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1969 film, “True Grit,” realized $143,400; the cowboy hat from two of Wayne’s films, “Big Jake” and “The Cowboys” brought in $119,500; Wayne’s last Driver’s License brought a record price for a permanent Driver’s License when it realized $89,625 and Wayne’s iconic eye patch from the Academy Award winning film “True Grit” sold for $47,800.  More than 2,600 fans submitted bids either in person or online from around the world.

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