Props, scripts and equipment from Stanley Kubrick’s personal archive are heading to auction, offering a view of the work behind several influential films.
Bonhams announced the collection, which includes a special-effects axe from “The Shining” and the infant figure seen at the end of “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
The Associated Press reported that the London auction will be held in February, preceded by a free public exhibition.
Smithsonian magazine reported plans to show highlights in New York, Los Angeles and Paris before the London sale. The material spans productions including “Spartacus,” “Barry Lyndon” and “Eyes Wide Shut.”
The axe is a special-effects prop designed to simulate violence while protecting the actor involved.
Other “Shining” items include a production clapperboard and costumes associated with the film’s twin sisters. The collection also includes annotated scripts.
Kubrick’s director’s chair and chess set offer a more personal view of his working life. The sale brings production objects and everyday possessions into one collection.
For film enthusiasts, the archive connects familiar screen images with the physical tools used to make them. Estimates are forecasts of auction prices, rather than completed sales.