Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Jim Henson Company Sets First Public Auction of 400-Plus Archival Pieces With Julien’s

Proceeds will support the company’s preservation archive.

Overview

  • Bidding opens October 22 with a live sale on November 25 at the Hollywood studio headquarters and online.
  • About 400 lots feature more than 80 handmade puppets and screen-used items from The Muppet Movie, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, Farscape, and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
  • Highlighted pieces include the Naia Drenchen Gelfling full-body puppet from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance with a $15,000–$25,000 estimate, alongside weapon and set props from the series.
  • Nine original artworks by the late Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, are included.
  • Online registration to attend is open, and the full catalogue has not yet been released.