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Jim Henson Autograph Sold
At Nate D. Sanders Auctions we sold the following Jim Henson autograph for $6,486. Here is the description:
Jim Henson “Muppets” Illustration
Original hand-drawn and handwritten “Muppets” character sketch by Jim Henson of his early character, “The Snerf,” a fuzzy tubular monster with a trumpet for a nose. The Snerf made his debut with a trumpet nose, as it previously had a beak for a nose, along with the other early Muppets on 13 October 1974 in a guest spot on “Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass”; the popularity of the Muppets here led to their own television show. Sketch with handwritten notes by Henson portrays an envisioned scene for the variety show, used by Henson to pitch the Muppets concept to ATV Studios in London in 1974. Story-board type sheet has detailed handwritten notes by Henson envisioning a Snerfs dance number: “Dance Piece #1 / Snerf dance (5 Snerfs) / ‘In a Little Spanish Town’ Piece starts with one – then 2, 3 , 4 & 5 – then Dwight uses technical effect and we get 10 then twenty for big finish. Can be done on our own 6′ wall by using risers for puppeteers. / puppeteers (5) in black hoods against Black background / this can also be done with a 48″ wall / wall about 8′ wide.” He then draws two rows of 10 Snerfs framed on the imagined platformed stage. With two Polaroids mounted to board with Henson appearing in both with a Snerf, so as to show an example of how the production can be maneuvered. The Snerfs did indeed perform “In a Little Spanish Town” on the “Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass,” which aired on 13 October 1974. White board measures 14″ x 11″ and is framed in a transparent acrylic case equipped with wall mountings to an overall size of 17.25″ x 14.25″. Fading to board and handwritten notes, with one ink blot and smeared red colored pencil in one spot; clear plastic frame’s edges have minor wear, else fine condition. Sold for $6,486.
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A rare concept piece that was handwritten by Jim Henson sold at auction for $7,039:
Jim Henson Handwritten Notes of a “Muppets” Segment From a Very Early TV Special — “PUPPET COMEDY PIECE” — With Original Polaroid of Gonzo & Beautiful Day Monster
Jim Henson’s handwritten pitch piece for an early Muppets appearance on a 1974 Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass television special. Before the Muppets had their own show, Henson showed them to the world on this show which aired 13 October 1974. Jim Henson in his own hand here presents early versions of Gonzo and Beautiful Day Monster in a comedic segment. Henson writes: “PUPPET COMEDY PIECE / ‘Give Me Five Minutes More’ / In which a big ugly female monster pursues a meek little guy trying to hug & kiss him, and singing to him, ‘Give me five minutes more’ etc. At tag – she runs into H. Alpert at band & chases him off. Done against cyc – no set or foreground.” The puppeteer has affixed a Polaroid of the mismatched monsters he envisions. Single-page characterization measures 6.75″ x 10.5″. Framed inside a transparent acrylic case equipped for wall mounting to an overall size of 10.5″ x 14.5″. Toning to paper and fading to ink and photos, else near fine. With provenance from Bonham’s. Sold for $7,039.
We also sold:
Puppeteer Jim Henson Signed Photo With the Muppets
Jim Henson signed photo of the puppeteer with his most beloved creations, the Muppets. Henson writes in blue pen, ”Jim Henson” next to his image. Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and ”The Muppet Show,” films such as ”The Muppet Movie” and ”The Great Muppet Caper” and created advanced puppets for projects like Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. He was also an Oscar-nominated film director and Emmy Award-winning television producer. 8” x 10” glossy photo is in fine condition. Sold for $425.
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