Lot 267 - Mechanical Grinch Bust | HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)

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Sold Stock #38738 | Sold Jun 5 2015

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)

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Lot #267 - Mechanical Grinch Bust

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A mechanical Grinch (Jim Carrey) test bust from Ron Howard’s family comedy How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This pre-production bust was created during early tests and features the sculpt of a make-up Baker designed for himself as the character. In particular, this bust shows an experiment to interpret the storybook drawings through three mechanical hair stalks.

Created on a rigid headcast, this test features foam latex appliances that have been glued down, blended, and painted just as they would be if applied to the actor. The stalks are designed to appear seamless with the head appliance. Cables and wires protrude from the back of the head, still intact. The facial appliances are fully painted in the character’s trademark green, with small details and accents on the eyes, cheeks, nose, and lips. The bust shows light signs of ages and a small tear in the forehead appliance, but remains in overall good condition. Dimensions: 11” x 18” x 20” (28 cm x 46 cm x 51 cm)

$2,000-3,000 *Estimated sale price; sold without reserve

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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