Kubrick’s Own Director Chair, The Shining Grady Sisters Costumes And A Fiberglass Star Child Estimated At Up To $1,100,000 Hit The Auction Block For The First Time

Movie lovers, here is a chance to bring home a piece of cinema that most of us only ever saw on a screen. Items from Stanley Kubrick’s personal archive are heading to auction for the first time, and the lineup includes ghostly costumes, a fiberglass baby and the director’s own chair.

As Popular Science reports, equipment, props, scripts and more will go up for bid directly from the Stanley Kubrick Film Archives at Bonhams in London this February.

The Man Behind “2001,” “A Clockwork Orange” And “The Shining”

Kubrick (1928 to 1999) was one of Hollywood’s most respected and influential filmmakers. His best-known work includes “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968), “A Clockwork Orange” (1971), “The Shining” (1980) and “Eyes Wide Shut” (1999). His films pushed boundaries and left an impression that reached far beyond the screen.

His daughter, the actor Katharina Kubrick, said in a statement: “His movies have stood the test of time and will continue to be relevant to our shared humanity as long as people love the art of great cinema.”

She added, “We are proud to be able to share with you some of the items from this unique collection, which we hope will find new homes and be cherished until it is time to pass them on to the next generation of film lovers.”

The Director’s Chair That Followed Him “Throughout His Career”

The most personal lot may be the folding dark wood director’s chair. It accompanied Kubrick throughout his career, and it has a pale green canvas seat and back.

Each arm has a customized script box attached, and the name “Stanley Kubrick” is stenciled in black. The estimate is $11,000 to $16,000.

Two Ghostly Sisters In 1940s-Style Dresses Are Expected To Reach $80,000

Few images in horror are as chilling as the Grady sisters in “The Shining.” Their costumes are among the items on offer, with an estimate of $54,000 to $80,000.

Costume designer Milena Canonero said Kubrick wanted the girls to wear matching outfits that would not tie them to a specific period. She took inspiration from clothing store catalogues and had a “1940s American style” in mind.

That simple, matching look is exactly what makes the sisters so unforgettable. It is easy to picture the dresses on a mannequin and hear the film’s eerie hush all over again.

The Fiberglass Star Child Could Fetch Up To $1,100,000

The biggest lot is the Star Child from “2001: A Space Odyssey,” widely regarded as Kubrick’s masterpiece. The figure has only a brief appearance at the end of the film, but it is highly significant.

This fiberglass baby became one of the film’s most memorable images, in a movie that won the Academy Award for Best Special Effects in 1969. The lot is expected to sell for $800,000 to $1,100,000.

A Chess Set From A Teenager Who Played Hustlers In Washington Square Park

Kubrick had a well-documented passion for chess, and he often applied lessons from the game’s discipline to his filmmaking. He developed that love in his teens in New York City’s Washington Square Park, where he played for hours against other chess enthusiasts and local hustlers.

His chess set carries an estimate of $2,700 to $5,400. For fans, it may be the most intimate piece of the sale, since it connects the famous director to the boy who once learned strategy over a park board.

“Kubrickian” Is Now In The Dictionary

Claire Tole-Moir, Head of Popular Culture at Bonhams, said: “Few people have had as much of an overwhelming impact on visual culture as Stanley Kubrick.” She added that his films provide “such a striking assortment of distinctive images, that you never forget your first time watching them.”

His precise, bold style and technical mastery are so distinctive, she said, that the word “Kubrickian” even entered the English dictionary.

Dates To Know If You Want To See Or Bid

The live auction takes place at Bonhams in London on Wednesday, February 3, 2027, with an online auction ending on February 4 at 12 p.m. local time. All of the items can be viewed on the Bonhams website.

Viewings were set for Bonhams Los Angeles from November 2 to November 6. Bonhams Paris is next, on November 16, 17, 21, 23 and 24.

What To Know Before You Bid On Movie History

Not many of us will bid on a $1,100,000 baby, but the sale offers useful lessons for any fan of film memorabilia. First, pay attention to estimates. They are ranges, such as $11,000 to $16,000 for the chair, and they show where the auction house expects bidding to begin and land, though the final price can go either way.

Second, remember that provenance is the whole game. These items come straight from the Stanley Kubrick Film Archives, and that direct line is why collectors will pay so much attention. When you shop for memorabilia on your own, favor pieces that come with clear documentation of where they came from.

Third, decide what you love. A director’s chair, a pair of costumes or a chess set can each tell a different part of a filmmaker’s story, and you will enjoy the piece you connect with most.

Finally, if bidding is out of reach, enjoy the viewing. Seeing film history in person, even for free, can be its own kind of thrill, and it is a fine reason to revisit the movies at home.

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