‘Cracking auction, Gromit!’ Original Aardman puppets go under the hammer
Summary
More than 200 original puppets and items from Aardman studio’s famous animations, such as Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, were auctioned in London to mark the studio’s 50th anniversary. The auction raised significant money, with some pieces selling for thousands of pounds, and the profits will fund training for new animators.Key Facts
- Over 200 original puppets and related items from Aardman’s productions were sold at auction.
- Puppets included characters like Wallace, Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Feathers McGraw, Morph, and Chas.
- Each puppet is a detailed art piece made with materials like clay, silicone, metal skeletons, and resin, not meant as toys.
- Starting bids were £100, but some items sold for thousands, such as Morph and Chas puppets at £3,780 and a lunch with co-founder Peter Lord for over £11,000.
- Signed storyboards and other memorabilia also attracted high bids.
- The auction was held by Propstore in London and marked Aardman’s 50th year.
- Money raised will support Aardman’s training programs at the Aardman Academy to help develop future animators.
- The collection was chosen to represent the studio’s full 50 years of work.
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