Julien's Announces THE HOBBIT Trilogy Auction

Julien's Auctions, The Auction House to the Stars, has announced an exclusive media preview of unprecedented historical film value and in time for media tie-ins and interviews for the latest new movie release, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The memorabilia exhibit of The Trilogy Collection: Props & Costumes from Middle Earth includes exclusive props and costumes created for the production of the trilogy of blockbuster films directed by Peter Jackson and based on the J.R.R. Tolkien best-selling fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings, and could not have been more appropriately scheduled in time for the premiere of the next blockbuster film directed by the Oscar winner. Fans and media can have the chance to view Frodo's Sword Sting, which is the artwork being used in the upcoming film's promotional graphics, or Hobbit prosthetic feet and ears, among a vast collection other items. Media also have the opportunity to remote live from the Collection, and produce segments and stand-ups in the middle of the massive exhibit and tie-in interviews from on-site.

[Frodo's Sword, Sting] The Collection of extremely rare memorabilia from a private collection will be auctioned onThursday, December 5, 2013 at Julien's Auctions Beverly Hills gallery located at 9665 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California - only eight days before the next installment of the film hits theatres. Fans, collectors, and film enthusiasts will have the chance of a lifetime to bid on some of the most sought after memorabilia from one the biggest trilogies of films in entertainment history.

[Gimli's Helmet] The memorabilia, which has been assembled over the past decade by a single, passionate collector, is only second to director Peter Jackson's official archive in scope. The Collection boasts iconic examples of props and costumes from major characters and memorable scenes from the trilogy. It also includes an array of prosthetics, miniatures, and pre-production items originally used to bring the film franchise to life on the big screen.

Highlights of The Trilogy Collection: Props and Costumes from Middle Earth include Frodo Baggins' Sword "Sting" with an estimate of $100,000-$200,000, Aragorn's Sword (Estimate: $50,000-$70,000), Gimli the Dwarf's Battle Axe (Estimate: $50,000-$70,000), Gandalf the White's Wizard Staff (Estimate: $50,000-$70,000), Ringwraith Costume Display (Estimate: $80,000-$100,000), Samwise Gamgee's Prosthetic Hobbit Feet (Estimate: $15,000-$30,000), Samwise Gamgee's Prosthetic Hobbit Ears (Estimate: $5,000-$8,000) and an extraordinary array of many more collectible pieces of rare memorabilia. Fans and collectors can view the entire collection at www.juliensauctions.com.

AUCTION DATES
(The Trilogy Collection is Part of a Massive Two-Day Auction Event at Julien's)

Thursday, December 5th, 2013
Session I: Sports Icons - 10:00 a.m. P.S.T.
Session II: The Trilogy Collection: Props & Costumes from Middle-Earth - 2:00 p.m. P.S.T
Session III: Street Art - 6:00 p.m. P.S.T.

Friday, December 6th, 2013
Icons and Idols: Rock 'n Roll
Session I: 10:00 a.m. P.S.T.
Session II: 2:00 p.m. P.S.T.

Saturday, December 7th, 2013
Icons and Idols: Rock 'n Roll
Session III: 10:00 a.m. P.S.T.
Session IV: 2:00 p.m. P.S.T.

EXHIBITION AND AUCTION LOCATION
Julien's Auctions Beverly Hills
9665 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 150
Beverly Hills, California 90210

About Julien's Auctions
With expertise specializing in entertainment memorabilia, Julien's Auctions has quickly established itself as the premier auction house in high profile celebrity and entertainment auctions. Julien's Auctions presents exciting, professionally managed and extremely successful auctions with full color high quality auction catalogues unlike any other auction company. Previous auctions include the collections of Cher, U2, Barbara Streisand, the estate of Marilyn Monroe and many more. Official website iswww.juliensauctions.com.

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