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Catalogs from two memorable auctions (left to right): Thomas Del Mar Ltd. in association with Sotheby's, June 24, 2009 'Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria'; and Profiles in History June 18, 2011 'Debbie Reynolds The Auction.' Images courtesy of Thomas Del Mar Ltd./Sotheby's and Profiles in History, respectively.

Thomas Del Mar, Profiles in History join LiveAuctioneers client list

Catherine Saunders-Watson
Catherine Saunders-Watson

Catalogs from two memorable auctions (left to right): Thomas Del Mar Ltd. in association with Sotheby's, June 24, 2009 'Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria'; and Profiles in History June 18, 2011 'Debbie Reynolds The Auction.' Images courtesy of Thomas Del Mar Ltd./Sotheby's and Profiles in History, respectively.
Catalogs from two memorable auctions (left to right): Thomas Del Mar Ltd. in association with Sotheby’s, June 24, 2009 ‘Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria’; and Profiles in History June 18, 2011 ‘Debbie Reynolds The Auction.’ Images courtesy of Thomas Del Mar Ltd./Sotheby’s and Profiles in History, respectively.
NEW YORK – Two of the world’s most respected auction houses – Profiles in History and Thomas Del Mar Ltd. – have joined the roster of 2,220 auction houses worldwide whose Internet live bidding is facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.

LiveAuctioneers CEO Julian R. Ellison made the announcement today, noting that although the two companies have very different specialties, each will be well served by LiveAuctioneers’ global presence.

“Thomas Del Mar and Profiles in History are dominant in their own distinct areas of the collecting spectrum. Thomas Del Mar specializes in antique arms, armor and militaria, and in association with Sotheby’s, has auctioned some of Europe’s most important and aristocratic collections. On the other hand, Profiles in History is a respected name in pop culture, especially Hollywood and entertainment memorabilia, animation art and historical document auctions. We have the Internet bidders and online traffic to suit each and every one of these categories,” Ellison said.

Based in London, Thomas Del Mar Ltd. has been a potent force in its field since 2005, the year it was launched. Its founder, Thomas Del Mar, was formerly Head of Sotheby’s Worldwide Department of Arms, Armour and Militaria. Thomas Del Mar’s sale of works of art from the Royal House of Hanover included arms and armor that realized $8.4 million, which still stands as a world auction record for an ancestral collection within this category. Thomas Del Mar’s first sale utilizing LiveAuctioneers’ online-bidding services is scheduled for May 7, 2014.

Profiles in History is headquartered in Calabasas, California, and operates under the experienced eye of Joe Maddalena, known to many from his starring role in Syfy’s 2010 hit show “Hollywood Treasure.” Profiles in History has been in business since 1985 and holds scores of Guinness Book auction records for the sale of original, screen-used memorabilia. A few of their past auctions highlights include the “Cowardly Lion” costume from “The Wizard of Oz” ($805,000); the iconic Marilyn Monroe “Subway” dress from “The Seven Year Itch” ($5.52 million), and the Audrey Hepburn Ascot dress from “My Fair Lady” ($4.44 million). LiveAuctioneers will provide the Internet live bidding services for Profiles in History’s May 17-18 Debbie Reynolds Auction Finale.

“We are delighted to welcome Profiles in History and Thomas Del Mar to LiveAuctioneers. Their sales are world class, and the items they sell are perfect for the demographic we attract,” said Ellison.

Online: www.thomasdelmar.com, www.profilesinhistory.com, www.liveauctioneers.com

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Catalogs from two memorable auctions (left to right): Thomas Del Mar Ltd. in association with Sotheby's, June 24, 2009 'Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria'; and Profiles in History June 18, 2011 'Debbie Reynolds The Auction.' Images courtesy of Thomas Del Mar Ltd./Sotheby's and Profiles in History, respectively.
Catalogs from two memorable auctions (left to right): Thomas Del Mar Ltd. in association with Sotheby’s, June 24, 2009 ‘Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria’; and Profiles in History June 18, 2011 ‘Debbie Reynolds The Auction.’ Images courtesy of Thomas Del Mar Ltd./Sotheby’s and Profiles in History, respectively.