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On what would have been the 89th birthday of its founder, the Jim Henson Company has announced a collaboration with Julien’s Auctions to auction over 400 cherished puppets, props, and memorabilia from iconic shows such as The Muppets, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.

This event marks the first time in history that the Jim Henson Company will offer its treasures for public auction. The auction will take place online and at the company’s headquarters on La Brea Avenue in Hollywood, with the Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction scheduled for November 25. Bidding will open on October 22, and proceeds will support the work of the Jim Henson Company archives.

“With tens of thousands of items catalogued in the Jim Henson Company’s archive from our 70-year history, it has been an exciting project to select the pieces that will be a part of this auction,” said Karen Falk, archives director. “This landmark event is sure to include something for every fan and collector interested in the Henson legacy and our contributions to pop culture and entertainment.”

Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment at Julien’s Auctions, added, “Jim Henson’s innovation and creativity revolutionized family entertainment, and his optimism and sincerity made him one of the most beloved artists of our time. From his brilliant and beloved Muppets characters to his technically radical creations in The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, his puppets transcended the arts, becoming cultural forces that continue to touch millions of all ages and influence today’s next generation of bold creators and artists.”

Among the items going up for auction is the Naia Drenchen Gelfling full-body puppet from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, with an estimated value of $15,000-$25,000. This puppet, featured in the fourth episode of the Emmy-winning series, represents a lead character also found in the Dark Crystal novels.

Other notable items from the prequel series include:

• Sword props used by Rian (estimate: $3,000-$5,000) and Ordon (estimate: $1,000-$2,000)
• SkekGra the Heretic Circle of the Suns’ Skeksis chair (estimate: $4,000-$6,000)
• Dagger and baton props (estimate: $2,000-$3,000)
• Maudra Fara’s axe prop (estimate: $1,000-$2,000)

A prop from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is among the many items being auctioned by the Jim Henson Company and Julien’s Auctions.

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