Five years after its climatic end, “Game of Thrones” is a blockbuster hit on the auction block.
Collectibles and memorabilia from and inspired by the iconic HBO series raked in over $21 million dollars over the weekend.
The “original touring Iron Throne molded from the original screen-used throne” sold for $1.49 million after a nearly 6-minute volley between bidders. The painted plastic was embellished with ornate jewels to look like a dragon-forged chair from the series based on George R.R. Martin’s bestselling fantasy novels.
Heritage Auctions drew more than 4,000 bids for 900 plus items during “the completely sold-out Oct. 10-12 event,” including 32 props amassing six figure price tags.The highest earners include Jon Snow’s Valyrian steel sword, Longclaw ($400,000), the heartthrob character’s Night’s Watch ensemble ($337,500) and a set of Jaime Lannister’s black leather armor ($270,000).
According to the Dallas-based company,”Game of Thrones: The Auction” came in second on the all-time entertainment auction list. The first, Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds’ 2011 sale had a $22.8 million haul for her massive 3,500 piece costume collection.
A gallery assistant holds a silicone mask from “Game of Thrones” at a press preview at Heritage Auctions. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images
Heritage’s executive vice president Joe Maddalena said “it was clear this was going to resonate with everyone” when the auction was launched last month, noting how “the Emmy-winning costume designers and prop makers worked tirelessly to adapt” the novels.
He added: “People wanted a piece of that ‘Game of Thrones’ magic, and we are honored to have been part of what designer Michele Clapton calls these costumes and props’ afterlives.”
