THE DARK CRYSTAL (1982) - Two Crew Gift Aughra Mugs and Brian Froud Concept Art Print

This lot will be auctioned on Wednesday, November 10th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 9th or November 11th. Two Aughra crew gift mugs and a concept art print from the production of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's fantasy film The Dark Crystal. Made from clay, these brown-painted mugs were sculpted by credited creature design and fabrication supervisor Lyle Conway. The detailed gifts feature the witch Aughra's face covered in ornate fungus-like detailing, with horn handles and the film's title artwork in relief on the rear. The printed colour concept artwork is designed by creature designer Brian Froud and featured on the cover of The Dark Crystal novel, by A.C.H. Smith. There is minor paint wear on the mugs, and marks and light scratching on the artwork. Two strips of tape remnants are present on the back of the print. Dimensions (each mug): 14 cm x 21 cm x 13.5 cm (5½" x 8¼" x 5¼"); (artwork): 40.5 cm x 50.5 cm (16" x 19¾") Sold without copyright; see copyright notice in the Buyer's Guide. Literature An image of Froud's artwork can be seen on page 175 of The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History by Caseen Gaines, published by Insight Editions. Estimate: £400 - 600 M