GoKawiilKubrick Estate to Auction Props Including 'The Shining' Axe, '2001' Baby
Items from Stanley Kubrick's film archive are heading to auction, including the axe Jack Nicholson wielded in 'The Shining' and the star-child prop from '2001: A Space Odyssey.' The collection will be exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and London ahead of sale.
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Auctions of iconic film props often attract strong bidding from collectors and museums, suggesting these items could fetch significant sums given Kubrick's enduring influence on cinema. The multi-city tour also indicates an effort to maximize public interest and buyer reach before the sale.
- Props from 'The Shining' and '2001: A Space Odyssey' are going to auction from Kubrick's estate.
- The collection will be shown in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and London.
- The tour suggests organizers are building global interest ahead of bidding.
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