Game of Thrones Props Auction: Jon Snow’s Sword to Dragon Skulls Available

After enjoying eight seasons of the gripping saga “Game of Thrones,” fans now have the unique opportunity to acquire prized memorabilia from the iconic HBO series through an upcoming auction.

Fans can bid on a wide array of costumes, props, set pieces, and other memorabilia from the series, which concluded in 2019. More than 2,000 items, spread across 900 lots, will be auctioned by Heritage Auctions in October. Some of the standout items include a melted version of the coveted Iron Throne.

Starting bids range from $500 to $20,000. Among the notable pieces are Jaime Lannister’s full suit of armor and sword, and even prosthetic teeth used for the White Walkers.

Other significant items available include Daenerys Targaryen’s famous cloaks and leather ensembles worn by Emilia Clarke, Jon Snow’s Longclaw sword wielded by Kit Harington, and Tyrion Lannister’s Hand of the Queen Pin donned by Peter Dinklage. Even lesser-known items, like the bell used during Cersei Lannister’s walk of shame or garments from the infamous Red Wedding, are expected to attract bids.

According to Jay Roewe, HBO’s senior vice president of global incentives and production planning, the auction allows fans to “grab a piece of history,” highlighting the show’s lasting impact even five years after its finale.

“‘Game of Thrones’ was a zeitgeist moment in our culture and in high-end television,” Roewe said. “It has impacted every single one of our lives and the culture as a whole. ‘Game of Thrones’ means something to everyone.”

The series, which began in 2011, has been carefully preserving thousands of props, costumes, and set pieces for potential spinoffs or sequels. With “House of The Dragon” recently completing its second season and other projects in development, the studio can now identify what to keep and what to release to fans.

“These items have been curated and taken care of since we finished filming. They are in the same quality as when filming ended,” Roewe added. “We don’t need them anymore. It’s time to finally open it up to the world.”

The scale of the auction required months of collaboration with HBO and countless hours of research and planning, said Joe Maddalena, the executive vice president of Heritage Auctions.

Maddalena aimed to ensure a comprehensive collection by including a variety of characters’ costumes and props, all displayed in a 750-page catalog. There are even multiple versions of essential items like Arya Stark’s rapier Needle.

Maddalena, a fan himself, noted that the craftsmanship of costumes and props contributed to making the show memorable. Emmy-winning costume designer Michele Clapton’s detailed designs played a crucial role in storytelling. The catalog features interviews with Clapton, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, and several cast members, providing insights into the significance of hundreds of items.

“You don’t usually get studio-sanctioned auctions like this,” Maddalena said. “Everything is from the archive, handpicked, and scene-specific. You know where your piece was used and that it was actually used on screen.”

Fans eager to own a piece of “Game of Thrones” can preview the collection at Heritage Auctions’ New York and London locations from Sept. 17 to Oct. 4. The auction itself will take place from Oct. 10 to 12 in Dallas.

Source: Associated Press