Five years after its climatic end, “Game of Thrones” is a blockbuster hit on the auction block.
Collectibles and memorabilia from and inspired by the iconic HBO series raked in over $21 million dollars over the weekend.
The “original touring Iron Throne molded from the original screen-used throne” sold for $1.49 million after a nearly 6-minute volley between bidders. The painted plastic was embellished with ornate jewels to look like a dragon-forged chair from the series based on George R.R. Martin’s novels.
Heritage Auctions drew more than 4,000 bids for 900 plus items during “the completely sold-out Oct. 10-12 event,” including 32 props amassing six figure price tags.The highest earners include Jon Snow’s Valyrian steel sword, Longclaw ($400,000), the heartthrob character’s Night’s Watch ensemble ($337,500) and a set of Jaime Lannister’s black leather armor ($270,000).
