More than five years after the end of “Game of Thrones”, the battle for the Iron Throne continued at an auction organized in Dallas (United States) from Thursday October 17 to Saturday October 19 by Heritage Auctions . At the end of a fierce battle lasting more than six minutes, the armchair decorated with swords was sold for 1.49 million dollars (approximately 1.4 million euros).
The Iron Throne, which crystallized all the tensions in the series, was forged by a dragon. He melted the swords of a thousand defeated challengers by breathing fire. The armchair sold is a plastic replica, molded from the original version used on screen, covered in metallic paint and decorated with precious stones.
$21.1 million in revenue
More than 900 lots, including armor, swords and jewelry featured in the series were sold, in auctions ranging from $500 to $20,000. The event raised a total of more than $21.1 million, according to a Heritage Auctions release cited by the Associated Press. More than 30 items reached six-figure prices.
Jon Snow’s sword, Longclaw, played by Kit Harington, was sold for $400,000 and his Night’s Guard ensemble, including a cape, for $337,500. These two other objects were disputed at length.
“A piece of the magic of “Game of Thrones””
The same goes for several capes and dresses worn by Emilia Clarke in the role of Daenerys Targaryen. One of his suede ensembles sold for $112,500, $100,000 more than its starting price. The red velvet dress worn by Lena Headey, as Cersei Lannister, sold for $137,500, $122,500 more than its starting price.
Jaime Lannister’s black leather armor went for $275,000 and his royal guard armor went for $212,500.
“These are extraordinary treasures created by Emmy-winning costume and prop designers who have worked tirelessly to adapt the wonderful novels of George RR Martin,” says Heritage Executive Vice President Joe Maddalena, who knew that the sale to auction would be a success. Fans wanted to walk away with a piece of the magic of “Game of Thrones.” »
