Academy Award Frenzy is No Stranger to Joseph Maddelana's Renowned Auction House 'Profiles In History'

Academy Award Frenzy is No Stranger to Joseph Maddelana's Renowned Auction House 'Profiles In History'

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The popularity and appeal of the Academy Awards has not escaped many collectors from around the world, who are willing to pay top dollar for items from Academy Award-winning and nominated films. With over 20 years of expertise, Joseph Maddalena, owner of Profiles In History, the premiere company in the world for live and simultaneous internet memorabilia auctions, continues to satisfy the enthusiastic demand for acquiring a piece of Oscar history.

Founded in 1986 by Joseph Maddalena, the internationally renowned Profiles In History, has held 23 entertainment memorabilia auctions in the past 11 years. Every entertainment memorabilia auction has featured items from Academy Award-winning and nominated films, including Audrey Hepburn's Ascot dress from "My Fair Lady" which sold for $115,000.00, Charlton Heston's Ten Commandments tablets from "The Ten Commandments" which sold for $63,250.00, Al Pacino's Homburg hat worn in "The Godfather" sold for $25,875.00, James Cagney's tap shoes from "Yankee Doodle Dandy" which sold for $25,875.00, Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch of the West hat from "The Wizard of Oz" which sold for $57,500.00, among hundreds of other prominent collectables consigned directly from Hollywood producers, prop makers, costume designers and actors.

"Fans from around the world want to own a piece of 'Oscar history' and the chance to obtain these treasures is increasing yearly by leaps and bounds," says Profiles' In History's Maddalena.

Profiles In History will be holding their next auction on Friday, March 31. Below is the list of items from Academy Award-winning films:

Alien Queen special effects miniature from Aliens -- Best Visual Effects
Walter Plunkett costume design for "Scarlett O'Hara" and "Rhett Butler" in
Gone With The Wind -- Winner of Eight Academy Awards
Diane Keaton's dress worn in The Godfather -- Winner of Three Academy
Awards
Roman Soldier Armor & Helmet from Cleopatra -- Winner of Four Academy
Awards including Best Costume Design
Indian tomahawk weapon used in Dances With Wolves -- Winner of Seven
Academy Awards
English helmet and primitive Scottish weapons used in Braveheart -- Winner
of Five Academy Awards
Anne Baxter's "Nefretiri" dress worn in The Ten Commandments -- Best
Special Effects
Sword used by Ingrid Bergman in Joan of Arc -- Winner of Two Academy
Awards
Japanese soldier costume from The Bridge on the River Kwai -- Winner of
Seven Academy Awards
Warren Beatty's trade-mark yellow hat and trench coat worn in Dick Tracy
-- Winner of Three Academy Awards
Emerald City Townsman's jacket worn in The Wizard of Oz -- Winner of Two
Academy Awards

All these items and much more are available for review in a soon-to-be published full-color catalog obtainable through Profiles In History's Beverly Hills' office, or by visiting the company's website at www.profilesinhistory.com

About Profiles In History

Profiles In History is the nation's leading dealer of original historical letters and manuscripts. Collectors and history buffs alike will be captivated by Profiles In History's outstanding array of historical letters in every field: American Presidents and statesmen; Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers; scientists and inventors; celebrated authors, artists and composers; aviators and explorers; sports heroes and Hollywood legends; as well as many others who have left an indelible mark on history.

In 1995, Profiles In History expanded into the world of entertainment memorabilia auctions. Now, over 23 auctions later, it is considered one of the pre-emanate Hollywood auction houses with an incredible array of memorabilia including props, costumes, artist's sketches, posters and autographs from film, television and rock n' roll. Setting numerous world record prices for Hollywood collectibles, Profiles In History draws the most prominent collectibles, some consigned directly from Hollywood producers, prop makers, costume designers and actor

Contact: Carolyn Prousky/CPPR

(323) 656-8047

Source: Profiles In History

CONTACT: Carolyn Prousky of CPPR, +1-323-656-8047, for Profiles In
History

Web site: http://www.profilesinhistory.com/

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