Giles Moon
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Giles Moon is an independent appraiser of Music & Entertainment Memorabilia and Popular Culture Memorabilia. He founded Giles Moon LLC in 2020, providing appraisal and advisory services to private clients, insurance companies, museums, corporate clients, accountants and attorneys. His written appraisal reports are compliant to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) standards.
Before starting his own appraisal service, Giles worked for more than thirty years as a senior specialist and Head of Department for international auction houses including Christie’s in London; Sotheby’s in New York; Bonhams & Goodman in Sydney, Australia; Leonard Joel in Melbourne, Australia; Heritage Auctions in San Francisco; and Bonhams in Los Angeles.
Over the years, Giles has been privileged to have curated many memorable auctions including property from the personal collections of John Lennon, jazz great Charlie Parker, the family of Marilyn Monroe, Clayton Moore (best known for his portrayal of the Lone Ranger), Whitney Houston and Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. Particular highlights include the 2019 sale of Jerry Garcia’s “Alligator” guitar for $525,000 and the World War 1 Victoria Cross awarded to Capt. Alfred Shout that sold for $850,000 in 2007 – a world record for any medal sold at auction.
Giles’ specific area of expertise is in Music & Entertainment Memorabilia, though he has a good general knowledge in most areas of Popular Culture and Collectibles, including Movie Posters, Animation Art, Toys, Antique Radios and Military Memorabilia.
Recent Appraisals
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Beavis and Butt-Head Original Artwork, ca. 1993
VALUE: $3,000 - $5,000 AUCTION
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1976 Mark Hamill-signed Star Wars Poster
VALUE: $3,000 - $5,000 AUCTION
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Remco Beatles Dolls, ca. 1964
VALUE: $1,000 - $1,500 AUCTION
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