David Holmes Auctioning Off Authentic Marauder’s Map from “Harry Potter” Films

by · November 7, 2024

David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double in the Harry Potter films, is auctioning off a Marauder’s Map that he’s had in his possession that was used on screen in the Potter films, including Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Holmes shared in an Instagram post that he had rediscovered this version of the Marauder’s Map while “digging through some old memorabilia” from his days on the Potter films. 

 

David Holmes’s Marauder’s Map that is going up for auction (Source: propstoreauction.com).

David Holmes’s Marauder’s Map is going up for auction (Source: Propstore).

 

The map is being auctioned on November 14 at Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, which is taking place in London, England. According to the Propstore Auction website, the map is estimated to sell for between £20,000 ($25,940) and £40,000 ($51,880).

In the Instagram post, which you can read below, Holmes also shared the reason why he has decided to auction off this iconic piece of Potter history, saying it “wasn’t an easy decision.”

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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While working on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Holmes had a tragic accident on set, leaving him paralyzed with a debilitating spinal injury. Last year, Daniel Radcliffe produced a documentary about his stunt double. Titled David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, the documentary details Holmes’s life, his work on the Potter films, and the injury that changed his life.

Holmes is also publishing a memoir that delves into his experiences on the set of Potter and the accident that left him paralyzed. It is written with Matt Allen and includes a special foreword by Daniel Radcliffe. The book is called The Boy Who Lived and is being released on November 14 – the same day the Marauder’s Map is going up for auction.

As well as Holmes’s item, also going up for auction at Propstore between November 14 and 17 is Harry Potter’s wand – which was used by Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and is estimated to sell for between $25,000 and $50,000 – Hermione Granger’s wand, Ron Weasley’s wand, and Professor Dumbledore’s Elder Wand. 

Plus, a rare, uncorrected proof copy of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is being auctioned, estimated to sell for $12,500 to $25,000. Other enchanting artefacts you’ll come across at the auction include a Nimbus 2000 broom, Gringotts bank scales, Hogwarts robes, and more. Any Potter fan would love the opportunity to get their hands on these authentic props from the films.

We’ve got everything crossed that the auction is going to conjure up a big sum for the Marauder’s Map because it’s clear that the money raised is going to make a huge difference to the lives of Holmes and his girlfriend. 

Press Release

STEP INTO THE WIZARDING WORLD: ORIGINAL HARRY POTTER PROPS & COSTUMES TO BE AUCTIONED NEXT MONTH

PROPSTORE’S ENTERTAINMENT MEMORABILIA LIVE AUCTION, TAKING PLACE FROM NOVEMBER 14 - 17 NOVEMBER 2024, WILL GIVE MOVIE FANS THE CHANCE TO OWN ICONIC PIECES FROM THE MAGICAL WORLD OF HARRY POTTER.

This November, Propstore’s highly anticipated Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction offers fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own some of the most iconic pieces from the magical world of Harry Potter. Taking place from November 14-17, 2024, the auction will feature over 1,800 rare treasures from more than 500 films and TV shows. Highlights from the Harry Potter collection include wands, the Marauder’s Map, and a broomstick from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001). This event gives fans and collectors the chance to bid on magical treasures from one of the most beloved film franchises in cinematic history.

  • Among the top lots sure to excite, is Harry Potter’s (Daniel Radcliffe) hero wooden wand, from The Philosopher’s Stone (2001) and The Chamber of Secrets (2002), estimated to fetch between $25,000 and $50,000. But that’s not all: 10 wands from beloved characters are available to purchase, including the legendary Elder Wand, estimated to sell for between $15,000 to $30,000.
  • Another remarkable item up for auction is the Marauder’s Map from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999), a memorable prop gifted to Harry by the Weasley twins in the film. This cherished piece belonged to David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double, who sustained a life-altering injury during filming. Proceeds from this sale will go toward enhancing David's quality of life by funding the purchase of wheelchairs, mobility equipment, and covering his personal care needs.
  • For book lovers, an uncorrected proof copy of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban offers a rare chance to own a piece of publishing history, with an estimated value of $12,500 to $25,000. Additional treasures include an SFX Nimbus 2000 broomstick, Hogwarts student Gryffindor robes, a set of Gringotts Bank Scales, and many more.

Stephen Lane, Propstore CEO, commented: “Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction is an opportunity for Harry Potter fans and film memorabilia collectors alike, to take home their own piece from this magical world. With items like Harry’s hero wand and the Marauder’s Map, these pieces truly represent the magic of cinema.”

More than 1,800 rare and iconic items will be available during Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, which will take place over four days from November 14 - 17, 2024, starting at 3PM GMT each day. In-room bidding will be open to the public at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly (London, UK) on November 14 and 14, 2024. Global online, absentee and telephone bids will be accepted throughout the event.

Harry Potter highlights include:

  • HARRY POTTER SERIES (2001 - 2011) The Marauder's Map est. $25,000 - $50,000
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE (2001)/HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2002) Harry Potter's (Daniel Radcliffe) Hero Wooden Wand est. $25,000 - $50,000
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE (2001) SFX Nimbus 2000 Broom est. $6,250 - $12,500
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE (2001) Gringotts Bank Scales est. $5,000 - $10,000
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE (2001) Clapperboard est. $5,000 - $10,000
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE (2001) SFX Bludger est. $2,400 - £5,000
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2002) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Other Key Cast-autographed Poster est. $3,750 - $,7,500
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (1999) Uncorrected Proof Copy est. $12,500 - $25,000
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) Ron Weasley's (Rupert Grint) Wand est. $10,000 - $20,000
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) Large Countertop Chocolate Frog Box est. $6,250 - $12,500
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE (2005) Fleur Delacour’s (Clemence Poesy) Goblet of Fire Entry Parchment est. $2,500 - $5,000
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (2007) Hermione Granger’s (Emma Watson) Wand est. $10,000 - $20,000
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (2007) Hogwarts Student Gryffindor House Robe est. $6,250 - $12,500
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (2007) “Pandemonium at the Ministry” The Quibbler Magazine Cover with “Spectrespecs” est. $3,125 - $6,250
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (2009) - Heartbreak Teardrops Potion Bottle est. $2,500 - $5,000
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (2010) Hero Elder Wand est. $15,000 - $30,000
  • HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (2010) "Undesirable No. 1" Poster est. $1,875 - $3,750

THE AUCTION IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION AND BIDDING VIA: https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/info/id/399

Grace Hurley

I'm an animal-loving Ravenclaw with a Masters Degree in Writing and a passion for the Harry Potter universe since the age of five.