Game of Thrones Auction Raises Over $21 Million

The recent Heritage Auctions event in Dallas, which featured over 900 lots of 'Game of Thrones' memorabilia, garnered over $21 million from more than 4,500 bidders. The star attraction, a replica of the Iron Throne, sold for $1.49 million after an intense six-minute bidding war. Crafted from plastic and designed to resemble the original throne, it symbolizes the power struggles depicted in the series. Other notable items included Jon Snow's sword, Longclaw, which fetched $400,000, and his night's watch ensemble, sold for $337,500. Heritage Auctions Executive Vice President Joe Maddalena emphasized the high demand for these iconic pieces, which were made by Emmy-winning designers. This auction marked one of the company's most successful entertainment events to date, just shy of a previous record set in 2011.