War is but one path to the Iron Throne: Iconic ‘Game of Thrones’ chair sells for $1.4 million

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As a dedicated fan who has spent countless hours immersed in the intricate world of Westeros, I can hardly contain my excitement over the auction of the Iron Throne and other iconic “Game of Thrones” memorabilia. The thought that someone, somewhere, will be sitting on the very seat of power that was at the heart of this epic fantasy is nothing short of breathtaking.

Isn’t it possible that wealth could secure the Iron Throne? The highly valued seat of authority in Westeros, famously depicted in HBO’s Emmy-winning series “Game of Thrones,” sold for approximately $1.5 million at an auction.

On Saturday, the replica of the Iron Throne from the hit TV show “Game of Thrones” was sold for an impressive $1.49 million following a fierce six-minute bidding competition, as confirmed by Heritage Auctions who handled the sale of iconic props and costumes from the series.

The chair resembling a prop from the show, standing at 7 feet tall, was crafted using the actual throne’s mold. It’s adorned with plastic and jewels to mimic a chair supposedly forged by dragons, made of swords that had been defeated, approximately a thousand of them fused together like numerous candles, according to Heritage Auctions.

It’s currently unknown to the public who will be crowned as the ruler of Westeros, since the bidder prefers to stay hidden, and this has been verified by a representative from Heritage on Monday.

During the three-day auction, the throne emerged as the top-selling item. The auction offered over 900 items and attracted more than 4,500 bidders globally, generating over $21 million in total sales. This made it Heritage’s most lucrative event showcasing costumes, props, and related items from a single movie or TV production. Notably, an earlier auction by screen legend Debbie Reynolds holds the record for the Dallas-based auction house with earnings of $22.8 million in 2011.

The “Game of Thrones” auction also featured three versions of Longclaw — the Valyrian steel sword wielded by Jon Snow (Kit Harington) as Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. The weighty “hero” version sold for $400,000, the lighter “action” version that came with Jon’s fur ensemble for his Season 7 trip beyond the Wall sold for $137,500 and a hard-rubber “action” iteration sold for $106,250.

On Friday, Jon’s iconic Night’s Watch outfit went under the hammer for an impressive $337,500, marking the highest-priced costume at the auction. Among other notable pieces included in the sale were a four-panel Westeros Map Room floor, a White Walker display figure, Gregor Clegane’s armor, Eddard Stark’s heroic longsword, scabbard and belt, and a dragon egg given to Daenerys Targaryen. The bidding war for these items extended the auction process.

Since we initiated the Game of Thrones auction back in September, it was evident that these items would captivate many,” remarked Joe Maddalena, Executive Vice President at Heritage Auctions, in a statement. “These treasures, crafted by Emmy-winning costume designers and prop makers, were meticulously created to bring George R.R. Martin’s brilliant novels to life.

Janet Graham Borba, HBO’s executive vice president of production, expressed great satisfaction with the outcome of the auction featuring famous Game of Thrones items. She noted that the fans remain dedicated collectors and expressed gratitude towards them and Heritage Auctions for turning this event into a huge triumph.

The TV show “Game of Thrones,” based on George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” book series, first aired on HBO in 2011 and continued until 2019 over seven seasons. Over its run, it garnered an impressive 59 Emmy Awards and has given birth to several follow-up productions, one of which is the prequel series “The House of the Dragon.

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2024-10-14 21:31