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David Lynch Estate to Auction Over 450 Personal and Film Memorabilia

The sale marks the first major public auction of Lynch’s personal collection following his January death

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Overview

  • The auction is set for June 18 in Los Angeles and is being conducted by Julien’s Auctions, offering collectors a chance to bid on the late filmmaker’s belongings.
  • Featured lots include Lynch’s red leather director’s chair estimated at $5,000–$7,000, the iconic red curtains from Twin Peaks and original 35 mm reels from Eraserhead.
  • Additional highlights range from a 1950s designer sofa valued at $8,000–$10,000 and Lynch’s espresso machine to musical instruments, vinyl records, artwork and studio supplies.
  • David Lynch rose to fame with Twin Peaks, Wild at Heart and Blue Velvet and was honored with an Academy honorary Oscar in 2019 for his fearless artistic vision.
  • Lynch died in January at age 78 from lung emphysema after a lifelong history of smoking.