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Now Cole has more treats for “Wonka” fans, as she recently announced that she will be auctioning off props from the film later this year.

From Fox News • Jan. 29, 2019

Pylkkänen will be auctioning this choice cut of raw artistic beef in person early next month, when the world’s art collectors converge on London for the Frieze art fair.

From The Guardian • Sep. 15, 2017

Bloomingdale's, part of Macy's, invited artists to create eight one-of-a-kind chandeliers for its window displays, and will be auctioning them off to benefit Child Mind Institute, with starting bids at $2,000.

From Reuters • Dec. 1, 2016

Sotheby’s New York on June 4 will be auctioning off John Lennon’s drawings, poetry, and stories he created while touring with the Beatles.

From Time • Apr. 21, 2014

His estate has consigned what is left to Christie’s, which will be auctioning it off Nov. 10 and 11 in New York.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2010