A £715 spend is a small price to pay for a piece of Hollywood history – especially when that piece belongs to the incomparable Diane Keaton. Gustavo Egusquiza, a Bilbao-based travel journalist and consultant with a penchant for the peculiar, has snatched up a box containing the actress's personal nail clippers from an online Bonhams auction in New York.
Egusquiza was hooked on the clippers as soon as he laid eyes on them in the auction catalogue. For him, it's not about owning some glamourous red-carpet attire – it's about having a tangible connection to Keaton's everyday life. His collection of celebrity artefacts is a treasure trove of intimate items that give a glimpse into the lives of his idols. This one's a real showstopper.
The bidding was fierce, with collectors and fans vying for a piece of Hollywood gold. At first, Egusquiza thought he'd bitten off more than he could chew when the price crept past the $600 mark – but his determination won out in the end. This wasn't just about buying a trinket; it was about paying tribute to Keaton's timeless talent.
The box containing the clippers is currently winging its way from New York to Bilbao, where it will join Egusquiza's eclectic collection of treasures. There's Whoopi Goldberg's white ceramic teapot, Larry King's 'Eagle of the Sioux' statuette and a signed portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Chris Levine – just a few of the curious items that have found their way into his office.
Egusquiza's passion for collecting has been a lifelong affair. As he proudly displays each new acquisition, it's clear that this isn't just about indulging in celebrity culture – it's about sharing a piece of himself with others. His friends and family might raise an eyebrow or two, but Egusquiza knows his heart is in the right place.