Game Of Thrones' Iron Throne Replica Auctioned At Unbelievable Price. Here's How Much It Fetched

Game Of Thrones Auction: Even after five years of marking its finale, Game of Thrones continues to trend. Though this time, it is a tad different. Hundreds of costumes and props from HBO's cult show were put to sale recenty. While the auction saw large number of fans coming out to lay claim on the items, what grabbed the maximum eyeballs was its Iron Throne.ALSO READ:

Game of Thrones props auctionedThe Heritage Auctions event in Dallas featured over 900 items including armor suits, swords, weapons, pieces of jewelry and other items from the series. The auction ran from Thursday to Saturday and attracted more than 4,500 bidders from around the globe. It raked in a staggering $21 million (Rs 176.5 crore).But all eyes were on the Iron Throne, even though it wasn't the real one (maybe because Drogon melted the Iron Throne in its finale episode!). The replica in the auction was sold at $1.49 million (Rs 12.52 crore) after a fierce six-minute bidding war.

Iron Throne at the auctionAs per reports, the throne was made of plastic and molded from the original screen-used version. It's finishing was done with metallic paint and jewel embellishments. It's remarkable finesse reminded fans of the dragon-forged throne in the show crafted from the melted swords of vanquished challengers, that was a symbol of power, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of one's desires.After the Iron Throne, the other props that became a coveted item of huge money at the auction were Jon Snow’s signature sword, Longclaw ($400,000) and his night's watch ensemble along with a heavy cape ($337,500). ALSO READ: About Game of Thrones Game of Thrones premiered its first season on April 17, 2011. Running for eight seasons, it culminated on May 19, 2019. Despite fans calling its finale disappointing, the show continues to remain a benchmark and a fan-favourite. It gave way to its first spinoff, House of the Dragon. More shows in the GoT universe are in the works.