- The Washington Times - Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Auction house Bonhams is selling off some of the late Gene Hackman’s possessions, including three of the actor’s four Golden Globe awards.

Bonhams is selling off Hackman’s collection in three events: one in-person auction in New York on Nov. 19 and two online auctions from Nov. 8-21 and Nov. 25-Dec. 4.

Two of Hackman’s Golden Globes for his acting were from 1992’s “Unforgiven” and 2001’s “The Royal Tenenbaums.”



The current bidding estimates for both awards are between $3,000 and $5,000.

A third Golden Globe, for lifetime achievement in 2003, doesn’t have a lot listing on the Bonhams website.

The Nov. 19 in-person auction features 13 artworks from Hackman’s collection, including pieces by painters Milton Avery and Richard Diebenkorn and sculptor Auguste Rodin.

In addition to the Golden Globes, other lots in the two online auctions include pieces of artwork made by the actor, books from his library, posters, scripts and other movie memorabilia.

A Golden Globe not included is from Hackman’s role in 1972’s “The French Connection.”

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Hackman was found dead in his Santa Fe, New Mexico, home along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, on Feb. 26, days after his death.

Arakawa died of hantavirus, a fatal disease spread by infected rodent droppings, and Hackman died of heart disease complicated by long-running Alzheimer’s symptoms, according to The Associated Press.

• Brad Matthews can be reached at bmatthews@washingtontimes.com.

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