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personal effects
October 6, 2017

What to Buy From the Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Auction

By Emilia Petrarca@emiliapetrarca

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Almost a year after the passing of Carrie Fisher, who died just one day before her mother, Debbie Reynolds, in December of 2016, the personal effects of both Hollywood superstars are being sold at public auction by Profiles in History — and for a pretty good price.

“My mother and sister were magnificent collectors,” Todd Fisher, Carrie Fisher’s brother and Debbie Reynolds’s son, told Profiles in History. “The size and scope of their collection rivals most museums. So in keeping with my mother’s wishes we have decided to share part of their magnificent collection with all their friends and fans.”

In addition to Carrie Fisher’s priceless Star Wars memorabilia and Debbie Reynolds’s costumes from Singin’ in the Rain and Annie Get Your Gun, the two were also collectors of other Hollywood actors’ memorabilia, including Elizabeth Taylor’s dresses and Francis Ford Coppola’s cameras from The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, all of which are for sale as well.

More titillating, though, than the size and value of Fisher’s and Reynolds’s collections is their shared sense of humor. For example, bids for Debbie Reynolds’s “Life is Fcuked up” T-shirt start at $100–$200. For a little more, you can have Carrie Fisher’s red garden gnome extending middle finger. And for a little less, Fisher had a kitchen mug that read, “UNT,” with a handle that spelled the letter C.

The Profiles in History auction will take place October 7, 8, and 9. Portions of the proceeds will be going to both Debbie Reynolds’s charity, the Thalians, as well as the Jed Foundation, a charity chosen by Billie Lourd.
You can view the full catalogue here. Plus, some of our favorites from the auction, below.

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Carrie Fisher's personal “Princess Leia” crocheted “space puffs” beanie.  Handmade one-of-a-kind brown yarn beanie featuring the signature s... Carrie Fisher's personal “Princess Leia” crocheted “space puffs” beanie.  Handmade one-of-a-kind brown yarn beanie featuring the signature space puffs buns on either side of the stretch cap. In new condition. $100 - $200. Photo: Profiles In History
Debbie Reynolds novelty “Life is Fcuked up” T-shirt given to her by Carrie Fisher.   French Connection UK brand long sleeved novelty t-shir... Debbie Reynolds novelty “Life is Fcuked up” T-shirt given to her by Carrie Fisher.   French Connection UK brand long sleeved novelty t-shirt with text. Given to Debbie Reynolds by her daughter Carrie Fisher. In very good condition. $100 - $200.  Photo: Profiles In History
Carrie Fisher's red garden gnome extending middle finger.  Cherry red plastic garden gnome with cast iron “No Photo” sign hanging on his extende... Carrie Fisher's red garden gnome extending middle finger.  Cherry red plastic garden gnome with cast iron “No Photo” sign hanging on his extended arm as he gives the viewer a one-finger salute. $200 - $300.  Photo: Profiles In History
Debbie Reynolds's dress in Singin' In the Rain.  Worn by Debbie Reynolds as “Kathy Selden” in the “You Were Meant for Me” sound stage dance num... Debbie Reynolds's dress in Singin' In the Rain.  Worn by Debbie Reynolds as “Kathy Selden” in the “You Were Meant for Me” sound stage dance number with the great Gene Kelly. $20,000 - $30,000.  Photo: Profiles In History
Carrie Fisher's Giant LG cellphone Verizon store display.  Interior compartment contains USB reader, other electronics, and power cord. Exhibiti... Carrie Fisher's Giant LG cellphone Verizon store display.  Interior compartment contains USB reader, other electronics, and power cord. Exhibiting some wear and weathering. $1,000 - $1,500. Photo: Profiles In History
Debbie Reynolds's personal XXX Debbie Does Las Vegas poster.  Movie poster for the adult flm. A testament to her sense of humor, this ... Debbie Reynolds's personal XXX Debbie Does Las Vegas poster.  Movie poster for the adult flm. A testament to her sense of humor, this poster originally hung in Reynolds’ Las Vegas home. $100 - $200.  Photo: Profiles In History
Carrie Fisher's "Beefsteak" painting.  Oils on 11.5 x 15 in. artists’ board in a wooden frame. Exhibits signs of age. In vintage g... Carrie Fisher's "Beefsteak" painting.  Oils on 11.5 x 15 in. artists’ board in a wooden frame. Exhibits signs of age. In vintage good condition. $300 - $500.  Photo: Profiles In History
Carrie Fisher's "Cunt" mug. Comes with a China mug with “To a Very Important Person” printed around interior rim. Some wear from use. O... Carrie Fisher's "Cunt" mug. Comes with a China mug with “To a Very Important Person” printed around interior rim. Some wear from use. Otherwise  new. $100 - $200. Photo: Profiles In History
Debbie Reynolds's personal MGM logo sweatshirt.  Hanes brand red long sleeve sweatshirt with iconic MGM logo on the front. In vintage worn c... Debbie Reynolds's personal MGM logo sweatshirt.  Hanes brand red long sleeve sweatshirt with iconic MGM logo on the front. In vintage worn condition. $100 - $200. Photo: Profiles In History
Carrie Fisher's “Obi-Wan Kenobi” replica prop lightsaber from Star Wars - Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Measuring 43.5 in. long. Electronics... Carrie Fisher's “Obi-Wan Kenobi” replica prop lightsaber from Star Wars - Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Measuring 43.5 in. long. Electronics tested and working. In very good condition. $300 - $500. 
Debbie Reynolds's personal tracksuit.   Lavon brand tracksuit of nylon and cotton blend with blue, pink and purple blocked pattern zipper f... Debbie Reynolds's personal tracksuit.   Lavon brand tracksuit of nylon and cotton blend with blue, pink and purple blocked pattern zipper front jacket, matching pants and a spare pair of terry cloth green pants. In vintage new condition. $100 - $200.  Photo: Profiles In History
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