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The Henson Vault Opens: Historic Puppets, Props, & Pop Culture Pieces Up For Auction
The Jim Henson Company's first-ever public auction is now open for bidding, offering over 400 rare items from its archives, including memorabilia from 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' and 'The Dark Crystal,' to celebrate its 70th anniversary and support its preservation efforts.
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Seven decades of imaginative storytelling and groundbreaking puppetry converge today as The Jim Henson Company, in partnership with Julien’s Auctions, officially launches its inaugural public sale: The Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction.
This sale is officially open for bidding today, October 22, 2025, and resents a monumental, first-ever official offering from the Company’s extensive archives, providing collectors and institutions a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire tangible artifacts from the visionary worlds that Jim Henson built.
A Landmark Sale for a Seven-Decade Legacy
Jim Henson's innovations—from his foundational television work in 1955 to the creation of the Muppets, the Fraggles, and the fantastical creatures of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth—cemented his creations as enduring cultural icons. This auction is a celebration of that history, featuring an extraordinary collection of over 400 rare and important items that continue to impact society and pop culture today.
The culminating live and online auction is set for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, staged appropriately at the Company’s historic Hollywood headquarters, 1416 N La Brea Avenue, Hollywood, Calif.
Highlights from the Henson Archives
The depth and quality of the items presented underscore the significance of this event. The lots span the Company's entire history, offering authentic, production-used pieces to the public for the first time.
The sale further showcases a variety of schoolroom busts from The Muppet Christmas Carol (including Aristotle and Shakespeare), original Miss Piggy memorabilia, and five full-body puppets (Iver, Tula, Groove, Roma, and Hubba Hubba) from the children’s series The Hoobs.
1. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance | The Crystal of Truth Full-Size Prop, 2. Labyrinth | Goblin Helmet, 3. The Muppets | Kermit the Frog - Tiffany-Style Lamp from "The Kermit Signature Collection", 4. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance | Naia - Drenchen Gelfling Full-Body Puppet, 5. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance | skekSil the Chamberlain - Skeksis Animatronic Head, 6. Muppet Treasure Island or Christmas Carol | Bottles, Lanterns, and Candles Set Dressing (A), 7. The Great Muppet Caper | Miss Piggy - Production-Worn Shoes for "Couldn't We Ride" Bicycle Scene, 8. The Muppets | Miss Piggy - Signed "The Miss Piggy Cover Girl Fantasy Calendar 1981", 9. Fraggle Rock | Uncle Travelling Matt - Full-Body Puppet, 10. Fraggle Rock | Doozer Puppet, 11. The Hoobs | Groove - Full-Body Puppet, 12. The Hoobs | Iver - Full-Body Puppet, 13. The Hoobs | Tula - Full-Body Puppet, 14. The Hoobs | Hubba Hubba - Full-Body Puppet, 15. The Hoobs | Roma - Full-Body Puppet, 16. Four schoolroom busts from 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' featuring the likenesses of Aristotle, Dante, Molière, and Shakespeare (with a broken nose).,
Supporting the Legacy
The acquisition of such authentic and culturally significant pieces—each representing a fragment of Henson’s groundbreaking artistry—is an unprecedented opportunity for fans and collectors. Furthermore, proceeds from this landmark sale will be dedicated to supporting the ongoing preservation work of The Jim Henson Company’s Archives.
A limited-edition hardcover auction catalog, featuring hundreds of color illustrations and behind-the-scenes stories, is also available for fans wishing to own a remarkable physical record of this exclusive collection.
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