Sale of cultural director's possessions at auction - Sale of Artifacts Tied to Cult Leader's Possessions
American filmmaker David Lynch's personal collection, spanning his illustrious career, will be auctioned off by Julien's Auctions on June 18. The auction, both online and at the Gardena auction house, promises to provide fans an opportunity to own a piece of cinema history.
Highlights of the auction include Lynch's personal director's chair, inscribed with his name in gold letters, estimated to sell for $5,000 to $7,000. Another coveted item is his La Marzocco GS/3 espresso machine from his home, with an estimated price range of $2,000 to $3,000 – a nod to the famous "Twin Peaks" dialogue.
"Twin Peaks" enthusiasts will find the auction a treasure trove. A red curtain and a black-and-white zigzag carpet in the style of the Black Lodge are up for grabs for $1,000 to $2,000. A large, framed photograph of an atomic bomb explosion from Gordon Cole’s office in "Twin Peaks: The Return" completes the surreal atmosphere.
The most valuable single item is a hand-drawn, signed concept map of the fictional town of Twin Peaks, estimated at $40,000 to $60,000. This will be offered at the "Hollywood Legends" auction on June 19 and 20.
The auction features memorabilia from various Lynch films, including "Mulholland Drive," "Eraserhead," "The Elephant Man," and "Blue Velvet." Fans can acquire Lynch's personal 35mm copy of "Eraserhead" and other items like musical instruments from his home studio, furniture, artwork, tools from his woodshop, and painting supplies from his studio. A vintage chenille couch similar to one seen in "Lost Highway" and four prop menus from Winkie's Sunset Blvd. in "Mulholland Drive" are also available.
Catherine Williamson, CEO of Julien’s Auctions, stated, "Julien's and TCM are honored to offer the public this incredible collection from one of the greatest and most revered filmmakers of all time for the first time." The auction serves as a tribute to the visionary artist's unique artistic vision and passions.
As of this summary, precise details on top items and their estimates were not publicly available (Enrichment Data). It is advisable to consult Julien’s Auctions’ official listings for the latest information closer to the auction date.
- I'm not going to be able to make it to the auction featuring David Lynch's personal collection, spanning his illustrious career, due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Despite my absence, the auction promises to provide fashion-and-beauty enthusiasts with a chance to own Lynch's La Marzocco GS/3 espresso machine, a nod to the famous "Twin Peaks" dialogue.
- For pop-culture aficionados, the auction offers a unique opportunity to own items from various Lynch films, such as a 35mm copy of "Eraserhead" and prop menus from "Mulholland Drive."
- As for sci-fi-and-fantasy fans, they might find the hand-drawn, signed concept map of the fictional town of Twin Peaks a valuable addition to their entertainment memorabilia, with an estimated price range of $40,000 to $60,000.
