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Barrymore Family Throws Drew's E.T. Hat Into the Online Auction Ring.


SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 1999--

Star's red cowboy hat from 1980s hit movie and other items being

offered on GAVELNET.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page.  expected to bring over $100,000

GAVELNET.COM (www.gavelnet.com), the Web-based premium collectibles, fine and decorative art decorative art
n.
1. Art produced or intended primarily for utility, including jewelry, furniture, and other crafts.

2. Any of the art forms, such as pottery, weaving, or jewelry making, used to create such art.
 auction house, announced today it is currently featuring for auction on its website a number of personal items belonging to actress Drew Barrymore. Offered by her mother and just in time for the actress's premier as Charlie's newest Angel, the items are reminiscent of the actress's early Hollywood days, when her blonde locks, shy smile and famous Hollywood name won her top roles including that of "Gertie" in the 1982 hit movie, "E.T. the Extra Terrestrial." The red cowboy hat, worn by the actress during that film is the centerpiece of the auction, and is expected to bring in bids in excess of $75,000. The hat remains in excellent condition, and comes with a letter of authenticity from Drew's mother, Jaid.

Several other personal effects personal effects n. an expression often found in wills ("I leave my personal effects to my niece, Susannah") personal effects (things) include clothes, cosmetics, and items of adornment.  that belong to the actress are also being offered for auction. These items include an E.T. overnight bag complete with airline luggage tag given to the actress by godfather and award-winning director Steven Spielberg Noun 1. Steven Spielberg - United States filmmaker (born in 1947)
Spielberg
, a one of a kind 1982, 8" x 10" acrylic painting acrylic painting

Painting executed in the medium of acrylic resins—synthetic resins that dry rapidly, are water-soluble, and serve as a vehicle for any pigment. Its effects may range from the transparent brilliance of watercolour to the density of oil paint.
 of the actress commissioned by Spielberg, an autographed Christmas Card with personal messages from Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner and Drew Barrymore and one of seven signed Saturday Night Live This article is about the American television series. For the show related to Big Brother (UK), see Saturday Night Live (UK).

Saturday Night Live (SNL
 promotional photos from her guest host appearance at age seven.

"GAVELNET.COM is pleased to offer these pieces of movie history among the many lots of entertainment memorabilia that are featured on our auction site," says George Noceti, founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of GAVELNET.COM. "Our convenient, guaranteed safe online auctions bring a new level of excitement to the experience of buying art and collectibles."

About GAVELNET.COM

GAVELNET.COM is a Web-based auction house that offers premium collectibles, decorative and fine arts items from a worldwide network of prestigious galleries and dealers in an entertaining, interactive online format. GAVELNET.COM is "Taking Auction to a Fine Art(tm)" by creating an exceptionally safe and satisfying online auction experience. With headquarters in San Francisco and offices in London and New York City New York City: see New York, city.
New York City

City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S.
, the company has received financing from Benchmark Equity Group of Houston, Texas, and may be found on the Internet at www.gavelnet.com.
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