Bollywood memorabilia up for online auction

Signed photo of Devika Lani | Photo provision: Special arrangement

Art and film enthusiasts can enjoy iconic movie posters, lobby cards, show cards, photographs, old movie flyers, and original artwork for sale at an online auction scheduled for November 23rd to 25th. Now you can collect and cherish vintage memorabilia of your favorite actress.

Derivus & Ives Icon, an online auction house dedicated to preserving and displaying India’s rich history of art, film and culture, presents a film memorabilia auction that pays homage to India’s feminine icons, from Madhubala to Madhuri. doing.

This auction features Fearless Nadia, Jayashree, Devika Rani, Noor Jahan, Suraiya, Nargis, Geeta Bali, Bina Rai, Madhavi Mukherjee, Mala Sinha, Suchitra Sen, Shashikala, Sharmila Tagore, Meena – Honoring notable actresses including Kumari, Hema Malini and Zeenat Aman. , Rekha, Jaya Bhaduri and Sridevi to name a few.

Some key highlights include a black and white autographed portrait of Devika Rani with a handwritten message and autograph from the legendary actress. Rare silver gelatin original publicity photo of the 1925 classic Indian silent film Prem Sanyas (Light of Asia). A captivating set of 10 exceptional large offset photo lobby cards from timeless classics Mughal-e-Azam. Beautiful half-sheet poster of the 1951 movie Tarana; Fascinating original show card artwork from the 1976 film Dus Nunburi There are also some iconic movie posters dating back to 1948.

Mughal-e-Azam Lobby Card | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

There are several stories behind the memorabilia that are expected to enliven the bidding session. According to a spokesperson for the auction house, we want people to understand and respect the history of over 100 Indian films that have shaped people’s sense of style, beauty, music, family values, traditional rituals and more. In order to receive this award, it is important to revitalize the market for vintage film art in India. more.

This collection is crucial to keeping the glorious roots and legacy of Indian cinema alive. The auction comes on the heels of the Bacchanalia auction held in October, which coincided with Amitabh Bachchan’s 80th birthday.^th It was chosen in its birth year and received an overwhelming response from bidders around the world. “It reaffirms that art collectors have a desire to preserve the cultural heritage associated with Indian cinema,” the spokesperson said.

Prior to the Bachchanaria auction, an auction of Satyajit Ray memorabilia was also held and collectors turned out in droves to buy the items. Following this response, the auction house will host another Raj Kapoor @100 in December.

To attend the event or find out more, log on to www.derivaz-ives.com.