Winter is coming. And autumn will see a huge sale of props, sets and costumes from Game of Thrones.
The 900 lot sale brings together 2,000 items from the HBO series, an adaptation of the novels by George R R Martin.
The sale is being handled by Dallas house Heritage Auctions.
Heritage’s executive vice president, Joe Maddalena, said: “I look forward to every auction held at Heritage, but the Game of Thrones auction is something I’ve been eagerly anticipating for a long, long time.
“Seldom have we held an Entertainment auction on such a grand scale, highlighted by our exhibitions in New York, London, Chicago and Dallas. It’s always a joy working with HBO, and it’s an honor to present such remarkable pieces from such an extraordinary series.”
Many of the costumes were designed by Emmy winner Michele Clapton. Arms were made by Tommy Dunne.
You could own Sandor “The Hound” Clegane’s signature helmet, if you have $5,000 to start the bidding.
Clapton said: “You design things for a television show, and usually that’s the extent of their lifespan: They get put in boxes and stored away.
“I am very fortunate that these costumes will have an afterlife. I find it’s rather comforting to know they will carry on, that they’re still loved and talked about. Now they can all go off and have their great lives.”
Many costumes will be instantly recognisable to fans of the show, which has been a hit worldwide and has produced two prequel shows.
Standout costumes include the black leather outfit worn by Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in the show’s finale.
A red dress worn by Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) features in the same episode.
The sword wielded by Jon Snow – called Longclaw – is the highest rated weapon in the sale.
Minimum opening bids for costumes go up to $20,000 for Jaime Lannister’s suit of armour. You can get in the chase for Longclaw with a bid of $11,500.
Prices for many of these costumes, which are iconic items from a show with a huge and very dedicated fanbase, will surely go much higher.
Those looking for cheaper buys might seek out some of the props, which include display figures, statues shown on screen, and dragon eggs.
A touring exhibition of the sale will be in London from September 19 to October 4 and the sale will close on October 12th.
