The Pugliese Collection may well be the finest collection focusing on 20th Century pop culture ever privately assembled. Approximately eight hundred and fifty of the most extraordinary objects imaginable from the worlds of motion pictures, popular music, magic, television and politics were gathered over several decades by Anthony Pugliese, a man who might well be described as a true visionary. Indeed, Mr. Pugliese is sharing his wonderful Collection with the rest of the world as he shifts his interests towards the creation of Destiny, the nation's largest eco-sustainable community currently being sensitively created in central Florida. A portion of the proceeds from the remarkable event are earmarked for the Audubon Society, long known for its important environmental work.
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A massive (over 3 pounds) and beautifully-designed book documenting the nearly 1,000 lots in this extraordinary collection is available in a very limited edition. Click here to securely order your copy of this one-of-a-kind catalogue.
Many items in the Pugliese Collection have been acquired at auction. Click here to download a PDF listing many of these lots with details regarding their acquisition. If you have purchased a catalogue, this same information can be found on pages 252 and 253 of your catalogue.
Online bidding is available through a partnership with eBay Live Auctions and Live Auctioneers. You must be registered in order participate in the online auction. Use the links below to view the online catalogue or to complete the registration process.
Session One: Movies (Saturday, March 15 @ 11am)
Session Two: John F. Kennedy, Houdini, Music (Sunday, March 16 @ 11am)
Session Three: Television, Bob Mackie, History, Icons, Political Cartoons (Sunday, March 16 @ 4pm)
PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL AUCTION LOTS ARE LISTED ONLINE
Due to eBay's terms and conditions prohibiting the sale of certain items (particularly guns), there are nearly 50 fantastic lots that could not be included in the online catalogue. While these lots can't be sold online, you can still bid on them in person, via telephone, or by submitting an absentee bid form.
Click here to view a PDF of the prohibited lots.
Absentee Bidder Form (.pdf)
Bidder Agreement Form
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Reservations for the Palms Casino Resort can be made online or via phone. Visit Palms.com or call 866-942-7770 to make your reservation.
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