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Iconic Twitter Bird Logo Auction Nears Conclusion with Bids Exceeding $21,000

The 12-foot, 560-pound logo, a symbol of Twitter's most influential years, is expected to sell for over $40,000 in a tech memorabilia auction ending March 20.

The Twitter logo is seen at Twitter headquarters in San Francisco, in 2022. One of the two original 12-foot bird logos that once adorned the building is now up for sale, offering an opportunity to own a piece of social media history. 
Twitter headquarters in San Francisco, California.
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Overview

  • The Twitter bird logo, nicknamed 'Larry,' served as the company's insignia from 2012 until Elon Musk's 2023 rebranding of Twitter to X.
  • The logo, measuring 12 feet by 8 feet and weighing 560 pounds, was removed from Twitter's San Francisco headquarters during the rebranding process.
  • As part of a tech memorabilia auction conducted by RR Auction, bids for the logo have surpassed $21,000, with an estimated final value exceeding $40,000.
  • The auction, which began on February 27, 2025, is set to close on March 20 and includes other tech artifacts, such as Apple memorabilia and a functional Apple I computer.
  • The buyer will be responsible for the costs of moving the massive logo from its current storage location in San Francisco.