The white 2003 Cadillac Escalade used on screen by James Gandolfini in his iconic role as Tony Soprano sold for $119,780 according to Boston-based, RR Auction.
The vehicle was used during the final three seasons of the award-winning
HBO series The Sopranos. It was originally leased through Movie Time Cars Incorporated as one of two identical vehicles used in production, with this specific car used primarily for exterior shots including those showing Tony Soprano and his associates entering, exiting, and driving, as well as in shots where the car appeared in the scene during dialogue.
The Cadillac Escalade represented Tony's personal car and primary means of transportation, frequently used to show him going to and from his own driveway, meetings with members of the New York families, and the notorious landmarks of the Sopranos' fictional universe like the Bada Bing strip club and Satriale's Pork Store. It was also utilized in action sequences including the infamous chase from season five in which Tony, angrily trying to collect a debt, drives Phil Leotardo off the road and into a parked car.
James Gandolfini prominently signed the interior of the Escalade three times in black felt tip, once inside the driver's side sun visor, once on the panel above the glovebox, and lastly on the back of the driver's seat headrest.
For fan's of the show - it's an instantly recognizable prop from one of the most acclaimed television series ever produced," said Robert Livingston, Executive VP at RR Auction. "Once we had realized we had broken the previous sales record price for a 'Sopranos' used vehicle, we were thrilled with the results of the auction."
A 1999 Chevrolet Suburban from The Sopranos seasons 1-4 sold for $110,000, in 2013.
Further highlights include, but are not limited to:
Madonna's
MTV Video Music Award for 'Papa Don't Preach,' sold for $33,700.
Jimi Hendrix signed Swedish arrest document from 1968, sold for $21,260.
Walt Disney signed Christmas card from 1931, sold for $19,500.
Marilyn Monroe signed photograph, sold for $11,000.
Elvis Presley signed photograph, sold for $9,900.
Online bidding for The Music and Entertainment Icons Auction from RR Auction began on November 12 and concluded on November 20. More details, including results can be found online at www.rrauction.com.
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