“Game of Thrones” Auction Nets Over $21 Million, Iron Throne Sells for $1.49 Million
“Game of Thrones” fans turned out in large numbers for an auction of iconic costumes, props, and memorabilia from the hit HBO series, raising over $21 million.
The Heritage Auctions event in Dallas, held from Thursday to Saturday, featured more than 900 items, including suits of armor, swords, jewelry, and other significant props from the show. The most sought-after item was a replica of the Iron Throne, which sold for $1.49 million after a fierce six-minute bidding war. The throne, made of plastic and adorned with metallic paint and jewels, was modeled after the original version used on screen, symbolizing power throughout the eight-season series.
Heritage Auctions announced on Sunday that the event garnered $21.1 million from over 4,500 bidders, making it their second-largest entertainment auction ever, following a 2011 sale of Debbie Reynolds’ collection.
Heritage Executive Vice President Joe Maddalena anticipated the auction’s success, noting, “These are extraordinary treasures made by Emmy-winning costume designers and prop makers. People wanted a piece of that ‘Game of Thrones’ magic.”
Beyond the Iron Throne, several other items fetched six-figure sums. Jon Snow’s sword, Longclaw, sold for $400,000, and his Night’s Watch cape went for $337,500. Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen costumes and Lena Headey’s Cersei Lannister dresses also drew high bids, with a red velvet dress worn by Cersei selling for $137,500.
Suits of armor were also highly popular, with Jaime Lannister’s black leather armor going for $275,000, while his Kingsguard armor and Oathkeeper sword fetched $212,500. Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane’s Queensguard armor sold for the same amount.
In a previous interview, HBO’s senior vice president Jay Roewe reflected on the series’ lasting cultural impact, saying, “‘Game of Thrones’ was a zeitgeist moment in high-end television and culture.”
Source: AP
