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Titanic (TCF, 1997), Kate Winslet "Rose DeWitt Bukater" Hero Floating Wood Panel. ...
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Titanic (TCF, 1997), Kate Winslet "Rose DeWitt Bukater" Hero Floating Wood Panel. Original hero flotation prop made of balsa wood crafted with ornate floral accents and scrolling curves - design motifs prevalent in rococo architecture. Based on the most famous complete piece of debris salvaged from the 1912 tragedy, this intricately carved prop bears a striking resemblance to the Louis XV-style panel housed in the Maritime Museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Director James Cameron regularly visited the museum when doing research for the Oscar-winning film, which inspired him to create a similar piece of debris to stage Jack's (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose's (Kate Winslet) emotional final moments. Researchers believe the original oak panel represents the precise area where the luxury liner split in two. After breaking apart, it is theorized that the panel rose to the surface as the ship sank into the North Atlantic Ocean.Often mistakenly referred to as a door, the ornate structure was in reality part of the door frame just above the first-class lounge entrance. Both the salvaged piece of debris and the film prop reflect the opulent design scheme of original ship builder Harland and Wolff. The iconic prop has caused much debate from fans, many of whom have argued that the floating wood panel could have supported both Jack and Rose - making his fateful decision to stay in the frigid water an empty gesture. Cameron would later engage in a scientific study to prove that this plot point was more than just a convenient narrative device. The prop measures approx. 8' long and 41" wide (the widest area of broken panel). The back of the panel is reinforced with hardwood for rigidity. A plaque is affixed on the back which reads: "Leonardo DiCaprio / Kate Winslet / 'Titanic' / Twentieth Century Fox / Paramount Pictures, 1997 / Floating panel that he uses to save her life in the sinking sequence of the film, in their roles as 'Jack Dawson' and 'Rose DeWitt Bukater''. Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox." Exhibits chips in the paint, intentional distressing and general production wear with. Obtained from Twentieth Century Fox. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.
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2024 March 20 - 24 Treasures from Planet Hollywood Entertainment Signature® Auction #7356 (go to Auction Home page)
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March, 2024
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