According to reports from DailyMail, the auction is scheduled to take place from March 20 to 24, featuring the iconic movie memorabilia with a starting bid of $40,000.
Since its release, “Titanic” has sparked debates over its ending, particularly regarding the fate of the characters Rose and Jack (portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio). Many viewers have speculated that the door could have accommodated both characters, potentially saving Jack’s life as well.
Cameron has defended the film’s conclusion, asserting that the makeshift life raft depicted in the movie was too small to support both characters and would have sunk under their combined weight. He maintained that Jack’s tragic demise was integral to the storyline of the film.
The auctioneers have meticulously determined the dimensions of the door, confirming its authenticity as a significant movie prop. Measuring approximately 8 feet in length and 41 inches in width, the door served as a symbolic lifeline for Rose during the film’s climactic scenes.
Interestingly, the door in the film was inspired by a real-life artifact recovered from the wreckage of the actual Titanic disaster. It was not a functional door but rather a fragment of an ornate wooden door frame from a first-class cabin of the sunken ship, bearing resemblance to a Louis XV style panel found in the Maritime Museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
In addition to the iconic door, other notable items from the film, including Rose’s chiffon “bathing dress” worn in the final scenes and the ship’s steering wheel, will also be up for auction, offering fans and collectors an opportunity to own a piece of cinematic history.
