Statler and Waldorf Muppet Heads | MUPPETS FRANCHISE, THE (1975-PRESENT)

Sold Stock #134227 | Sold Jul 14 2021

MUPPETS FRANCHISE, THE (1975-PRESENT)

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Statler and Waldorf Muppet Heads

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A set Statler and Waldorf muppet heads from Jim Henson's Muppets franchise. Statler and Waldorf, the iconic grumpy old men, were creations of Muppet mastermind Jim Henson who heckled the Muppets from their balcony seats throughout many films and shows in the franchise.

Built by Jim Henson Productions, these two foam heads feature tan-color flocking, red foam mouths, white plastic eyes with gray (Waldorf) and brown (Statler) felt pupils, and elastane blend puppeteers' sleeves with sewn-in plastic rings to keep them open.

Statler's head features hand-sewn gray hair, a gray unibrow, and a sewn-on production tag with the handwritten words "Statler 1998." Waldorf's head features white hair, a white mustache, and an earlier style production tag with the handwritten words "Waldorf Jim Henson Hood (?) Back-Up Head." This tag implies that the Waldorf muppet may have been used by Jim Henson himself, and likely dates to the 1980s.

Both are displayed on wooden rods affixed to black wooden stands with foam inserts and fiberfill stuffing to protect and maintain their shape. They are in good condition with minor wear, including some seams loosening around the back of the neck. Dimensions (each): 13.5" x 10" x 15" (34.5 cm x 25.5 cm x 38.25 cm)

Estimate: $40,000 - 60,000

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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