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Barack Obama waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds [creepy]

US President-elect Barack Obama's waxwork has been unveiled at London's Madame Tussauds ahead of his inauguration ceremony in Washington.

Mr Obama's wax likeness has him standing in a recreation of the White House's Oval office.

The office is complete with the Resolute desk and the carpet embossed with the presidential seal of office.

Mr Obama is depicted smiling in a relaxed and informal pose with his arms crossed in front of him.

Liz Edwards, of the central London attraction, said: "As you can imagine Mr Obama has been incredibly busy during the election process and since.

Hundreds of photographs

"So we have to make our figures, when we are not lucky to have them sitting in our studios, through hundreds of photographs and extensive research."

Studio artists Les Punter and Jim Kempton worked with clay moulds to create the likeness of President-elect Obama, along with a planned waxwork of Republican rival John McCain.

A spokesman for Madame Tussauds said thousands of photographs of both men were studied to create the likeness.

Students from the American International University were invited to meet the new waxwork president on the morning of the unveiling.

The attraction in Marylebone Road is offering free, restricted admission to US citizens on Tuesday to mark the new president's inauguration.

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Auctions: Christies Behind the Scenes + Sotheby's Automobiles of London

Bonhams & Butterfield California Classic

Sunday, 26 October 2008 11:53

Auction Central News checks out the California Classic automotive and motorcycle auction conducted by Bonhams & Butterfield at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on October 25, 2008. Featuring remaining elements from the Steve McQueen Collection and select vehicles from the Bruce Willis Collection, the auction also contained a huge selection of vintage motorcycles from virtually every era and manufacturer.

Saturday, 09 August 2008 16:41

Thirteen/WNET New York's SundayArts provides a fascinating look behind the scenes at Christies, the world's leading art business.

ELVIS OWNED A WORN PUKA SHELL NECKLACE [Lot 279 - Starting Bid $5000 - There are 0 other bids on this item]

Lot 279

ELVIS OWNED A WORN PUKA SHELL NECKLACE

White coral and turquoise necklace gifted to Dr. Nick by Elvis. Presley told Dr. Nick that he had worn the necklace while filming "Blue Hawaii" (Paramount Pictures, 1961).

It was given to Dr. Nick while vacationing with Elvis and friends in Hawaii. Mounted and housed in a frame. A copy of "Dr. Nick's™ Memories of Elvis" DVD accompanies this lot.

In it, Dr. Nick discusses this item and the other items owned by him in this sale. 16 by 11 1/2 inches, framed PROVENANCE From the Collection of Dr. Nick (George Nichopoulos), personal physician to Elvis Presley.

ELVIS OWNED AND WORN PUKA SHELL NECKLACE

There are 0 other bids on this item.

• Estimate $10,000 - $20,000
• Starting Bid $5000

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