Profiles in History
Los Angeles-based Profiles in History was founded in 1985 by Joseph Maddalena and is one of the world's leading auctioneer and dealer of authentic and original collectibles, including Hollywood memorabilia, historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed autographs and manuscripts. Maddalena is the company's President and CEO.
AUCTION
Profiles in History host a number of Hollywood and Historical auctions throughout the year.
Hollywood Memorabilia
October 2014 Profiles in History held their largest Hollywood Memorabilia auction to date, a multi-day event, resulting in prices realized of $5,425,590.00.[1] Auction highlights featured: $390,000.00 sale of Ian McKellan's "Gandalf The White" screen-used hero Wizard's Staff from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.<ref>http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/gandalf-s-stick-in-lord-of-the-rings-sold-at-usd-390-000-