Want to own one of the most iconic pieces from sci-fi horror history? Nate D. Sanders Auctions is putting H.R. Giger's Space Jockey Alien prop (only one of three in existence) up for auction, with bidding starting at $100,000. Even if you don't plan to participate in the auction, the photos and details on the treasured piece of cinematic history (currently owned by 20th Century Fox executive Peter Beale) are worth checking out and should put a smile on your face.
We have official details and photos below, and to learn more or to place a bid on the prop (you'd never have to buy the Alien-loving fan in your life another gift again), visit Nate D. Sanders Auctions online.
Press Release: LOS ANGELES, October 24, 2017 – A rare and impressive prop of the Space Jockey aboard the derelict spaceship from Ridley Scott’s classic science fiction film will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on October 26, 2017.
H.R. Giger’s prop of the famed Space Jockey aboard the Derelict Spaceship was featured in one of the most iconic science fiction scenes in cinematic history. In the film, “Alien,” The haunting Space Jockey was found dead aboard the alien spaceship.
The model being auctioned is believed to be one of only three to exist. Giger gifted the model to 20th Century Fox executive Peter Beale. The entire model weighs over 47 lbs., glued to a painted sheet of plywood.
Giger was a Swiss contemporary artist who was part of the special effects team that won an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Visual Effects for “Alien.” Giger’s design for the “Alien” spaceship was inspired by his surrealist drawing “Necronom IV.” Giger was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2013.
The 1979 film “Alien” directed by Ridley Scott, starred Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm and Yaphet Kotto. In 2002, the film was inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
Bidding for the model begins at $100,000.
Additional information on the model can be found at
https://natedsanders.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=47571About Nate D. Sanders Auctions
An industry leader in documents and autographs, Nate D. Sanders Auctions has conducted auctions in Los Angeles since 1990 and now holds major auctions on a monthly basis. Owner Nate Sanders is recognized for his knowledge of sports, historical and Hollywood memorabilia. To learn more visit natedsanders.com
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