February 2012
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Anonymous asked: I was wondering if you did online appraisals and are you registered for this work?
November 2011
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Paul McCartney concert set list on Ebay →
Very nice memento of Paul McCartney’s 1989 World Tour, the set list used by the tour manager for the Japan leg. Used by the tour manager on a lanyard with his backstage passes and available now on ebay!
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Top Memorabilia Picks for Fall/Winter 2011
There are so many exciting auctions coming up this season, including the Collection Of Elizabeth Taylor at Christie’s on 13-16 December and Profiles In History’s ‘Icons Of Hollywood” auction on 15-17 December featuring a breathtaking array of important and iconic pieces of Film Memorabilia, such as a pair of Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers from the “The Wizard Of...
August 2011
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The Blitz Benefit
The Blitz Benefit is a little-known gig which has become known as Punk’s Woodstock. The gig was organised by friends and peers of Dead Boys drummer, Johnny Blitz who was stabbed in New York’s East Village. Being without medical insurance, fellow Punk musicians held a benefit gig to help pay for his medical bills. The gig took place at CBGBs and was held over 4 nights from 4-7 May,...
July 2011
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Punk Memorabilia Collection up for sale
We are very excited about the collection of Punk Memorabilia from the collection of Eileen Polk which we are offering for sale through our gallery, Dig. Check out Dee Dee Ramone’s own personal vintage Ramones tee and Jerry Nolan from the New York Dolls’ used drumstick. Click here to view:
http://www.diggallery.com/memorabilia/
We also interviewed Eileen and she gives us some...
Up They Rise: The Rise and Rise of Punk...
In the last few weeks, there have been a series of mega memorabilia auctions, with Marilyn Monroe’s “Subway” dress from “The Seven Year Itch” smashing records to make $4.6 Million. Much has been said about these auctions and the record-breaking prices achieved so I thought I would focus on a slightly more affordable area of collecting: Punk Memorabilia.
When I...
June 2011
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Helen Hall's Guide To Buying Memorabilia
With the rise and rise of online auctions like Ebay and with more people turning to Memorabilia for investment, it pays to be aware of the pitfalls of buying memorabilia. Dig has come up with this Top 10 of rules for buying Memorabilia. Be careful, it’s a jungle out there! 1) Always do your research on the seller - Wherever you consider buying from, whether it be online, through a dealer or...
May 2011
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My Fantasy Rock Memorabilia Collection: Top 10...
Last week, www.obsessedwithfilm.com published their Top 10 pieces of Film memorabilia that fans lust over and I was inspired to concoct my own list for Rock and Roll Memorabilia. Call it my fantasy Rock Memorabilia collection, subject to having unlimited funds and the ability to beg, borrow and steal the possessions of the people who currently own them. Sadly, my fantasy Rock Memorabilia...
Beatles Memorabilia!
Genesis Publications have very kindly donated one of their beautiful limited edition books to a friend’s charity auction in aid of Motor Neurone Disease. The book is by George Martin about the making of the Beatles album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and is signed by George Martin himself. A great piece of Beatles memorabilia and what’s more, Genesis books...
April 2011
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Helen Hall in the Media
Helen Hall is an Entertainment Memorabilia Expert and has appeared on various U.K. and U.S. television and radio shows including BBC Breakfast, Chris Evans Drivetime, Access Hollywood, Late Night With Conan O’Brien and Good Morning America. Helen has also appeared as a guest speaker at the Smithsonian Museum, Washington, the Experience Music Project, Seattle and for the Appraisers...
February 2011
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Rare Sex Pistols acetates
Anarchy In The UK one-sided 7” acetate with “swirl” Abbey Road label. Obtained from E.M.I. rep in 1976 prior to release. Condition is Excellent.
God Save The Queen 10” acetate with Townhouse Studios label. Originally purchased at Phillips auction in 1988. Condition is very good.
These acetates hardly ever come up for sale. Provenance is excellent, letters of...
January 2011
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Dig Gallery Blog, Facebook & Twitter
My Blog has moved to my Dig Gallery website. Read my blog for news, thoughts and articles about Entertainment Memorabilia, Pop Culture and Collecting. Dig Gallery is where you will find limited edition fine art photographs of Rock and roll and Film icons, memorabilia for sale and specialist related books. I’ve got a Twitter account and a Facebook page for the gallery so you can sign up for...
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Vintage sex pistols concert poster
I often get asked about concert posters, whether they are a good investment, which bands to look out for, whether it is the band or the poster artist which is the most collectable. Read the full blog at Dig Gallery.
November 2010
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Sid Vicious' own copy of "Never Mind The Bollocks"...
We are pleased to offer for sale Sid Vicious’ own copy of “Never Mind The Bollocks”, inscribed by him with various inscriptions including: bambi; 100 club; sid vicious was here so fuck off; sid loves nancy xx; drugs,drugs, sex,sex, rock n roll more sex sid; ad boot, ray, roger; cigs, booze; god save sid; kingfisher usa; on the bus pissed with paul.
With impeccable provenance...
October 2010
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Kurt Cobain the artist
We all know Kurt Cobain as a musician, guitarist, Nirvana frontman and lyricist but few people are aware of Cobain’s incredible artistic talent. Artwork by Kurt Cobain rarely appears on the collectors market, a handful of pieces Cobain did at school were sold from the collection of one of his former art teachers back in 2004 but the piece featured here dates from the Nirvana era....
June 2010
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SEX PISTOL SID VICIOUS’ SWASTIKA T-SHIRT
T-SHIRT NOW SOLD!
Attention all Sex Pistols Memorabilia Collectors - Sid Vicious’ red swastika t-shirt is being offered for sale. Vicious wore the t-shirt in 1978, most famously creating outrage when he wore it to stroll around the streets of Paris in footage shot for the film The Great Rock N Roll Swindle. The t-shirt was designed by notorious manager of the Sex Pistols, Malcolm McLaren,...
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The Who at Christie's
The Who Collector, Brad Rogers, is selling part of his incredible collection at Christie’s, London on 24 June, 2010. Passionate and discerning, Brad has collected The Who memorabilia since 1988 and has built up arguably the best collection in the world. He is also kind enough to share it with the world at his online museum www.whocollection.com - a real treat for Who fans and a...
May 2010
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John Lennon Lyrics Up For Auction
Sotheby’s are selling John Lennon’s original hand-written lyrics for “A Day In The Life” in New York on 18 June, 2010. It looks like they are being included in a Books and Manuscripts auction and the estimate is $500,000-700,000. I would expect them to make within that estimate and no more, “A Day In The Life” is a great song, typical Lennon, but nowhere near as...
April 2010
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Collecting Nirvana - Top Five Prices for Kurt...
In 2006, Kurt Cobain leapfrogged over Elvis Presley and John Lennon to become Forbes magazine’s Top Earning Dead Celebrity. On the memorabilia market, Kurt Cobain and Nirvana are relative newcomers and buyers are just beginning to understand their potential importance and worth.
Whereas the Beatles and other 1960s bands were predominantly the domain of Baby Boomer collectors, Kurt Cobain...
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LL Cool J
I recently consulted for Phillips auction house on their inaugural Music sale and this photograph of LL Cool J by Lawrence Watson was offered for sale. A great image, I love it.
May 2009
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March 2009
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December 2008
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Helen Hall Brokers Sale Of Kurt Cobain Guitar For...
A smashed guitar from the late grunge rocker Kurt Cobain has been sold to an unidentified private collector for $100,000.
Helen Hall, a broker in England, says it’s the second-highest known price for an item of Kurt Cobain memorabilia. The seller was punk rocker Sluggo of The Grannies and Hullabaloo.
The sale was confirmed Tuesday by Jacob McMurray, senior curator at the Experience Music...