Recent content by lastdiplomat

This resin version originally sold for "only" $92,000 in 2000. Looks to have appreciated in value, at least according to its current owner. It was last put up for auction in 2008, but failed to reach its $250,000 reserve. Wonder if it'll fair better this year?

I tried searching the forum but couldn't find anything related to debunking any of the Falcons out there. Are you referring to the plaster versions I mentioned? Because I know the lead and resin birds are certainly legit. But I've never seen a plaster version myself so I'm only going by what...

Great story, JPH! I've been trying to trace just how many original Maltese Falcons are out there. So far, we've got the two lead birds, the resin version, and perhaps another 10 birds cast in plaster for the film. One of which was stolen in 1975 from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and...