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Stanley Kubrick film archive to be auctioned by Bonhams

Stanley Kubrick film memorabilia Bonhams auction The Shining props 2001: A Space Odyssey

Auction house Bonhams has announced an upcoming auction of personal items from the archive of director Stanley Kubrick. The sale, scheduled for February in London, will be preceded by a free public exhibition.

Key items include the Star Child prop from 2001: A Space Odyssey, which is expected to fetch up to £800,000 ($1.06 million). Other notable pieces include the axe used by Jack Nicholson in The Shining, estimated at £30,000 to £50,000, and the blue dresses worn by the Grady sisters, expected to sell for £40,000 to £60,000.

The collection also features Kubrick's director's chair, costumes from Eyes Wide Shut, and various annotated scripts, including works for Lolita and Spartacus. A Born To Kill helmet from Full Metal Jacket is also slated for sale, with an estimated value of £10,000 to £15,000.

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Bonhams · Jack Nicholson · Katherina Kubrick · London · Stanley Kubrick

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‘The Shining’ ax to fetch $67,000 at Stanley Kubrick auction [www.gpkmedia.com]
Axe from 'The Shining' and other props from Stanley Kubrick's archive up for auction [krmg.com]
Axe from ‘The Shining’ and other props from Stanley Kubrick’s archive up for auction [triblive.com]
Axe from 'The Shining' and other props from Stanley Kubrick's archive up for auction [www.independent.co.uk]
Axe used by Jack Nicholson in The Shining to go on sale [www.standard.co.uk]