As
part of its restoration efforts, TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman's
Chinese) is selling limited-edition replicas of the hand- and footprints of Hollywood
celebrities left for eternity at the world's most famous patches of cement.
At
left: A replica of the hand and footprint square of actress Judy Garland,
created from the original concrete impression she left at the opening of the film,
"Babes in Arms" in 1939. Measures
53 x 75 in. The impression is made with a synthetic casting compound to produce
the look and feel of concrete. Special shipping arrangements will apply.
Estimated
Price: $4,000-$6,000. Final sale: $4,000.
For
more info:
Hollywood Auction 62, Profiles in History, Dec. 21
By
CBSNews.com senior producer David Morgan