David Lynch memorabilia including scripts and props sell for more than £3m
A collection of memorabilia linked to late director David Lynch has sold for more than £3 million at auction.
More than 450 items of memorabilia were sold in the Los Angeles auction, hosted by Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, where they fetched a combined 4.25 million dollars (£3.16 million).
The item which sold for the highest price was a group of 11 scripts from Lynch's unfinished film project, Ronnie Rocket: The Absurd Mystery Of The Strange Forces of Existence, which fetched 195,000 dollars (£145,206).
Other lots included three scripts from the production of Mulholland Drive, which made 104,000 dollars (£77,443), with a note on one script reading: 'We are very concerned about preserving the integrity of this screenplay. Please do not let anyone read this script – it is for your use only.'
Other Mulholland Drive items sold at the auction included prop menus from Winkie's diner, which sold for 7,800 dollars (£5,808), and an original diptych featuring portraits of Naomi Watts and Laura Harring as their roles Betty Elms and Rita in the film, which made 16,250 dollars (£12,100).
A red leather director's chair with Lynch's name emblazoned on the back sold for 91,000 dollars (£67,762), after it had been on a tour of locations across Los Angeles such as Mulholland Drive's scenic overlook and Winkie's diner, as well as the diner frequented by Lynch during his life.
Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment at Julien's Auctions, said: 'Every object in this collection served as a window into Lynch's surreal and uncompromising creative world – whether from his ground-breaking films, television work, or personal studio.
'The global response to the auction speaks not only to the cultural importance of his legacy, but to the profound admiration and reverence he inspires among fans, collaborators, and collectors alike.'
Script copies of the pilot episode of Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks TV series, with its original name Northwest Passage crossed out and replaced with Twin Peaks, sold for 91,000 dollars (£67,762) at the auction, while scripts from its prequel film Fire Walk With Me, made 78,000 dollars (£58,082).
Lynch's personal 35mm print of his debut feature film Eraserhead sold for 52,000 dollars (£38,721).
The US director died aged 78 earlier this year, five months after he revealed he had been diagnosed with emphysema, a chronic lung disease, after 'many years of smoking'.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Sharon Stone, 67, looks stunning as she goes braless in see-through top for sizzling magazine shoot
MOVIE icon Sharon Stone has got pulses racing in a sexy and powerful new black-and-white photoshoot. Hollywood superstar Sharon can be seen posing for the dramatic pictures wearing a sheer outfit and showing off her age-defying elegance. 8 The star, 67, looks stunning as she poses for Vogue Adria 's June 2025 issue in a series of melodramatic positions. The series of sensual portraits see the actress working her magic for the camera alongside over 20 male models. Exuding old-school glamour, the star looks striking in the sophisticated shoot alongside the plethora of men. The Total Recall star can be seen perched on a man's shoulders with her legs wrapped around him as the crowd try to grab her. The blonde bombshell looks divine with her hair gently curled, wearing a mesh see-through outfit which shows off her enviable figure. In another chic shot, the actress can be seen in a black floor-length gown, with her arms in the air. With a pout on her lips and her hair in a fashionable quiff, Sharon looks the epitome of elegance. More shots show Sharon embracing her femininity and power as she stands strong wearing a sharp suit as she is watched by a legion of men. Wowing in a more masculine white suit, with her hair in a large quiff, the star can be seen striking a pose with her hands in her pockets, stood calmly and collectively. Lying on a table with her long legs on display, Sharon looks every inch the sex siren in the provocative picture, while a man kisses her. A couple of male models gaze at her as she lay across their laps and tugs at her white shirt suggestively with her leg around a man's neck. The international icon is wearing a sheer black skin-tight outfit for one cover with rips across her svelte body, surrounded by the models. Another cover shot sees her posing in a chair wearing a boiler suit with her hair relaxed and down. Draped in men, the star appears to be emulating her classic pose in cult movie Basic Instinct, with her legs wide open as she watches the men breakdance. The shoot aims to herald Sharon as the 'embodiment of an independent, fearless, and unapologetic woman who continues to break boundaries—in culture, fashion and identity.' In the cult classic 1992 erotic thriller Basic Instinct, Sharon shocked moviegoers with her jaw-dropping bold character. She made movie history during a scene in which she uncrossed her legs in a police interrogation to reveal she had no knickers on. Last year the star wowed in revealing red lingerie as she recreated her iconic Basic Instinct scene - 32 years on. 8 8 8 8 8 8
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Justin Bieber's father's day ended in 'bitter' showdown with his wife Hailey who branded him a 'f***ing child' after 'broken' star shared erratic posts online where he called her a 'lil ho'
Justin Bieber's Father's Day reportedly ended in a bitter showdown with his wife Hailey after he spent the day posting bizarre messages on Instagram. The singer, 31, failed to share any tribute to his wife, 28, or their nine-month old son Jack Blues Bieber on the day, aside from seemingly referring to her as a 'lil ho'. Instead he shared a barrage of bizarre pictures and messages on his social media, including private messages in which he admitted to being 'traumatized' before cutting out a friend for struggling to accept his 'anger.' According to reports, Hailey was 'beyond furious' and branded her husband a 'f***ing child', as she begged him to seek professional help rather than sharing rambling messages online. Justin also shared a personal statement referred to himself as 'broken' and spoke about how he struggles with anger, healing and self-worth. One of the posts, where he showed off two Prada backpacks, a MacBook and a gold and diamond Audemars Piguet watch, which may have been gifts from Hailey. Justin referenced Father's Day and wrote: 'Happy daddies day to me u lil ho'. In response, Hailey took a savage swipe at her husband following his brutal remark towards her on Mother's Day in which he declared 'Mother's Day sucks a**.' Returning the remark, Hailey wrote: 'Father's Day sucks a**'. Back in May, the Peaches singer had a concerning outburst on Mother's Day when Hailey was celebrating the holiday as a mom for the first time. An insider told the Sun that this latest outburst, which comes months after Justin was pictured at a strip club, has rocked the couple. A source told the publication: 'The post really set her off — she told him it was one of the dumbest things he's ever done like 'feeding raw meat to a pack of lions who want to eat you alive.' The mother of one is apparently desperate for him to go to therapy for his issues, with the insider saying: 'She's been telling him for a while to get help - see a therapist, talk to someone who can help him manage his anger and mood swings. Hailey didn't want him to post that message' They added: 'She's fed up with his childish behaviour and the constant negativity he brings onto himself. She told him to stop being a 'f*****g child' and to finally start listening to the people who care about him.' 'I'm a dad that's not to be f***ed with,' he wrote with a weary-eyed selfie on Sunday During the day, Justin shared around 20 posts with the middle finger emoji as the caption, including several with his son. 'I'm a dad that's not to be f***ed with,' he wrote with a weary-eyed selfie on Sunday. He did share several selfies of himself seemingly celebrating the day as he shared a snap of him posing with a hibachi chef and a photo of Hailey sitting at a grand piano with Jack in his lap. Regardless of not posting a tribute, it appeared Hailey spent the day with the new dad as she reposted one of his snapshots of her and their son together but did not make any mention of Justin and did not wish him a happy Father's Day on social media. Instead, she shared many posts about her newest Rhode beauty release and reposted influencer snaps. Hailey, who quipped in a recent post she would be partaking in 'Lemon drop martinis and therapy all summer long,' had not posted any personal greetings to him online. This comes after Justin's brutal swipes on Mother's Day this year and when she was celebrating her first Vogue cover story — in which she opened up about 'scary' complications during labor and how she feared she would 'die' while giving birth to their first child last year. Back in May, the Peaches singer had a concerning outburst on Mother's Day when Hailey was celebrating the holiday as a mom for the first time. He was slammed by fans for being inconsiderate towards his wife when he left a note on Instagram which read: 'Love u moms but mothers day sucks a**.' The post was quickly deleted but was swiftly criticized with users shocked that he could be referring to his wife, who gave birth to Jack in August 2024. Amid months of ongoing speculation around the pair's marriage, he also faced backlash for another concerning post about Hailey's first Vogue cover. He received substantial backlash after revealing he once cruelly told his wife that she would never grace the cover of Vogue during a heated argument. As rumors of marital woes continue to ravage, Justin has continued his social media spree even as fans continue to encourage him to take a break from being online and Hailey publicly avoids the subject of his posts.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
LeBron James hints at bold career change when he retires from the NBA
LeBron James may be trading out the hardwood for Hollywood after he retires from the NBA, as the living legend has hinted at making the jump to acting. James will turn 41 in the middle of the next NBA season, with his career having a few years left in it tops. Making moves to keep himself busy when that looming day comes is paramount. The Los Angeles Laker would not be the first from the sports world to be cast in major movies, as he has already dipped his toe into that world. James has previously hosted ' Saturday Night Live ' and was the star in the movie 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' - which flopped compared to its iconic predecessor. A full-time career in Hollywood would no doubt be lucrative for James, with interest from studios an unknown. 'If the scripts start to roll in and there's an opportunity for me to do some acting and I have the time... I don't mind looking at it and seeing if I can make it happen,' James said to the Hollywood Reporter. Arguably the best trio of current sports stars to make successful transitions to film and television have all come from the world of professional wrestling in Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Dave Bautista, and John Cena. The Rock's full-time professional wrestling career ended in 2004, with him making sporadic appearances inside the squared circle since. Bautista's ended in 2010 with two brief returns since, before he starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Johnson has solidified himself as one of Hollywood's leading men over the last two decades, while Cena's time in the mainstream spotlight has been a slower build, taking off in recent years. It is safe to say James has more mainstream popularity, due to the success of the NBA, and his longevity in sports, than any of those three did when their acting careers started. With James making his appeal to Hollywood studios, he now has time to figure out if the interest is mutual. James is under contract with the Lakers through the end of the 2026 season, where he would be an unrestricted free agent and come with a hefty price tag to keep playing.
