Goldin Co. kicks off the Summer of Greatness series, a cycle of auctions covering May and June. The offering includes sports, history, and entertainment items, from a 1979 Boba Fett prototype to a copy of the 1776 Declaration of Independence. Ken Goldin notes that the event will culminate in the in-person Goldin 100. 🏆
The authentication technology behind the relics 🔍
Each lot undergoes verification processes that include material analysis, carbon dating, and documentary provenance review. For example, the bomber jacket painted by Bob Ross requires pigment matching and chain of custody checks. The USA 250 auction, opening on May 8, uses digital platforms with encryption for real-time bidding, ensuring the Declaration of Independence does not end up in the hands of a buyer with a poor connection.
What you would do for a Bob Ross jacket 🎨
While some pay fortunes for a signed lightsaber, others wonder if Bob Ross's bomber jacket includes a happy little tree in the pocket. The Vintage Star Wars auction opens on May 1 with a Boba Fett that will likely cost more than my car. At least, if you buy the Declaration of Independence, you will have something to read when the power goes out.