Papa Elfs (Bob Newhart) Photo of Walter Hobbs (James Caan) and Susan Welles (Jane Bradbury)

Sold Stock #185715 | Sold Mar 9 2026

ELF (2003)

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: London Winter 2025

Papa Elf's (Bob Newhart) Photo of Walter Hobbs (James Caan) and Susan Welles (Jane Bradbury)

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Papa Elf's (Bob Newhart) photo of Walter Hobbs (James Caan) and Susan Wells (Jane Bradbury) from Jon Favreau's Elf. When Buddy (Will Ferrell) discovered he wasn't an elf, Papa Elf confessed he had been put up for adoption by Susan before she passed without Walter knowing. This image was enlarged by production to make Newhart's hand appear elf-sized while holding it.

This lot consists of a black-and-white photo of a young Walter and Susan. The photo comes in a production cardboard folder marked "Hero Photos of Walter and Susan Real Size and 150% Papa Elf Size" featuring a printed illustration of a "Faerie Frog" on the interior. This lot exhibits discolouration stains and tape residue. Dimensions: 23 cm x 28 cm x 0.75 cm (9" x 11" x 0.25")

Estimate: £2,000 - 4,000

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Item size: 9" × 11" × 0.25" (22.86cm × 27.94cm × 0.64cm)

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