What's My Entertainment Memorabilia Worth?

From autographed album covers of classic music acts to signed movie scripts, Hollywood memorabilia, celebrity autographs, and other rare and vintage entertainment memorabilia may be quite valuable.

Which Entertainment Autographs are Worth Money?

Autographs of entertainment icons such as Bogart, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Garland, John Wayne, Montgomery Clift and other superstars always get good prices. Character actors from classic films such as The Wizard of Oz, Casablanca, and Gone with the Wind also command keen interest. Vintage autographs from early stars of the Universal Golden Age of Horror are also eagerly desired by ardent fans and collectors.

What Music Autographs are the Most Valuable?

From the world of music, names like Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Elvis, The Rolling Stones, Hendrix, Joplin, Jim Morrison, Otis Redding, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Huddie Ledbetter, Robert Johnson, and Stevie Ray Vaughan will always be good investments and rewarding collectibles.

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Best Place to Sell Vintage Guitars and Other Fine Musical Instruments

Heritage Auctions is the place to find vintage and rare musical instruments for sale at auction. We've rocked stage-used guitars from Dan Fogelberg's 1958 Gretsch White Penguin 6134 Solid Body Electric Guitar to the 1977 Gibson Les Paul Pro-Deluxe that Neal Schon used on Journey's 1981's chart-topping singles including "Don't Stop Believin'," "Stone in Love," and "Who's Crying Now" which sold for $250,000. In 2019 we sold the 1958 Gibson Flying V Korina Solid Body Electric Guitar used by the Kinks' Dave Davies sold for $162,500.

View the Auction Hall of Fame for past sale prices, or check the auction schedule for vintage guitars and musical instruments.

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What Entertainment Memorabilia is Collectible?

Since the late 1970s, the notion of collecting memorabilia associated with the field of entertainment has grown by leaps and bounds. Now, Entertainment Memorabilia is recognized as an important collectable category with prices realized continuously growing in such areas as autographs, costumes, props, set pieces, rare photographs, and other important artifacts from the fields of film and television. Music memorabilia, especially those pieces associated with Rock and Roll, Blues, and Jazz icons have achieved soaring results in both prices and escalating interest. Stage-worn costumes, performance-used instruments, music posters, autographs, hand-written lyrics, rare records, and awards are fast escalating in value. This field is on an upward spiral for both the avid collector and the shrewd investor.

To find the value of entertainment memorabilia, search Heritage Auctions' past auctions to find the actual selling prices of similar items.

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What Makes Entertainment Memorabilia Valuable?

Provenance is always key when dealing in Entertainment Memorabilia. We at Heritage, diligently seek provenance by tracing the previous ownership of each item in order to be assured that the piece is authentic and that we offer nothing but the best and most credible entertainment memorabilia.

In all areas of entertainment, the scarcity of the autograph, due to reclusiveness of the artist or tragic/premature death, make the value much higher. The simple laws of Supply and Demand should always be a guideline for the smart collector.

When you're ready to sell your entertainment memorabilia, trust the experts at Heritage Auctions, the world's largest collectibles auctioneer.

Contact us for a free estimate of auction value for any of the following:

• Rock and Roll Memorabilia Appraisal
• Hollywood Movie Memorabilia Appraisals
• Music Memorabilia Appraisal
• Movie Memorabilia Appraisal
• Entertainment Memorabilia Appraisals
• Celebrity Memorabilia Appraisal

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Why Heritage Auctions for Entertainment Memorabilia Appraisals?

Heritage has been serving the collectibles community for over three decades. During that time we have grown to become the world's largest collectibles dealer by staying on the cutting edge of technology, emphasizing great communications and, above all, listening to what our customers want and then giving them a fair deal on their material. With the agreement of your Heritage representative, Heritage can provide insurance on overnight delivery for your package. Contact us today to discuss a  free auction evaluation.

For a formal written appraisal for estate planning, insurance, or tax purposes, please contact our  Appraisal Services Department. Charges for formal written appraisals are based on our experts' time.  Appraisal fee schedule can be viewed here.

Where to Sell Music and Entertainment Memorabilia

We are always looking for quality Music and Entertainment Memorabilia to purchase or auction. We'd love to talk to you about your collection, your buying and selling needs, and how Heritage can work for you. Call or email us today if you would like our experts to help you in determining the best options for your collection.  Learn more...