Lot 157. Ray Harryhausen Archive Ray Harryhausens Personal Set of Silvered Bronze Skeletons by the Raven Armoury

Sold Stock #179918 | Sold Nov 22 2024

RAY HARRYHAUSEN

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Lot # 157. Ray Harryhausen Archive: Ray Harryhausen's Personal Set of Silvered Bronze Skeletons by the Raven Armoury

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Ray Harryhausen's personal set of silvered bronze skeletons, gifted to him by the Raven Armoury. This lot comes from the personal collection of Ray Harryhausen.

This lot consists of eight skeleton statuettes, made of silvered bronze, and a booklet that elaborates on the filmic history of the 'living skeleton'. Each skeleton is posed differently, including one posed to look as it is emerging from the ground, and all are armed. This was Harryhausen's personal set, hand-made by the Raven Armoury and gifted to Harryhausen in 2013 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Jason and the Argonauts, in which Jason fought the 'Children of the Hydra', a group of living skeletons. With Harryhausen's endorsement, Raven Armoury produced a limited number of sets - only 250 skeletons were ever made - which were commercially available. Inside the booklet is a certificate of authenticity, and the statues come in their original Raven Armoury boxes, all of which remain in excellent condition. Dimensions:

Additional Provenance: This lot comes from the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation, a collection of items from special effects and animation legend Ray Harryhausen's long and illustrious career. Proceeds from this auction will be used to assist with the Foundation's future projects, including the ongoing preservation of Harryhausen's creature collection.

Estimate: £5,000 - 10,000 M

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Item size: 28.35" × 5.91" × 17.32" (72cm × 15cm × 44cm)

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