Titanic Movie Door Prop That Kept Rose Alive, Sells for $718,750
A remarkable Titanic movie door prop resembling a fragment of a wooden door frame, reminiscent of a scene from the iconic film “Titanic,” was sold at auction for an astonishing $718,750. The prop, offered among a collection of memorabilia from Planet Hollywood, sparked intense bidding and exceeded all expectations, according to Heritage Auctions, the auction house responsible for the sale.
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Intricate Details of the Titanic Movie Door Prop
The ornately decorated wood panel, dubbed the “hero floating wood panel” by Heritage Auctions, bears a striking resemblance to a piece of debris salvaged from the 1912 Titanic shipwreck, housed at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Crafted with intricate floral accents and scrolling curves in the style of rococo motifs from the reign of King Louis XV of France, the prop served as a central element in the climactic scene of the film.
Measuring approximately eight feet in length and nearly three and a half feet wide, the prop’s significance in the movie’s storyline prompted intense speculation among fans. Could it realistically support both Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) afloat in the icy waters of the Atlantic? Despite debates, its allure remained undeniable.
The auction, held at Heritage’s headquarters in Dallas and streamed online, drew over 5,500 bidders from around the globe. Within just over five minutes of bidding, the price escalated rapidly, culminating in an in-person bid of $575,000, ultimately reaching $718,750 after including the bidder’s premium.
Retaining anonymity, the winning bidder acquired a piece of movie history that had been stored for almost twenty years and had been on exhibit at Planet Hollywood in Orlando, Florida. Alongside the door frame prop, other “Titanic” memorabilia, including the ship’s helm and costumes worn by DiCaprio and Winslet, were also up for auction, further contributing to the event’s success.
Robert Earl, the chairman and co-founder of Planet Hollywood, called the sale “an extremely exciting, pivotal moment” for the resort and casino business. This is a noteworthy occasion for the company. The items offered were a selection from the Planet Hollywood vaults, highlighting the enduring fascination with Hollywood memorabilia.
As fans and collectors continue to cherish pieces of cinematic history, the sale of the Titanic movie door prop stands as a testament to the timeless allure of iconic films and their associated artifacts.
