David Lynch's estate: record prices with spectacular auction!

David Lynch's estate: record prices with spectacular auction!

Kalifornien, USA - On June 19, 2025, a remarkable auction took place in California, in which numerous objects from the estate of the late filmmaker David Lynch were auctioned. The event organized by Julien’s Auctions attracted great interest and provided record sums for some of the pieces on offer.

Especially an espresso machine made of Lynch’s household caused a sensation. She achieved a sales price of more than $ 45,000, while the estimate was just $ 3,000.

record prices for film nostalgia

Another highlight of the auction was 35mm film rolls from Lynch's famous debut film "Eraserhead" from 1977. These were auctioned for impressive $ 52,000, although their estimated price was between $ 500 and $ 700. A red curtain from the cult series "Twin Peaks" also achieved a high sales price with over $ 32,000.

The surcharge for a script for the never -complete film project "Ronnie Rocket", which was estimated for $ 300, was particularly remarkable. Another script from Lynch's great work, "Mulholland Drive" from 2001, brought in $ 104,000. In addition to these iconic objects, musical instruments, plates, furniture, art objects and painting utensils were also auctioned out of his studio.

tribute to a great artist

David Lynch, who died of a pulmonary emphysema in January 2025 at the age of 78, is known for his surrealistic films and unique cinematic style, which is often referred to as "Lynchian". His best -known works include not only "Twin Peaks", but also films such as "Wild at Heart" and "Blue Velvet". Despite his four nominations for the Oscar, which distinguished him as director of the films "The Elephant Man", "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive", he always went away empty. But in 2019 he received an honor Oscar for his artistic vision and his influence on the cinema.

The auction took place just five months after Lynch's death and represented a moving farewell to one of the most innovative filmmakers of his time. Lynch received numerous awards, including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and a Golden Globe Award for the series "Twin Peaks". In total he was nominated in over 48 categories and won 25 prizes, which underlines his influence and heir in the film industry.

The demand for Lynch's personal objects reflects the continued interest in his work and his unique approach to storytelling. He leaves an impressive cinematic landscape that will continue to inspire many generations in the future.

For more information about the auction and Lynch's legacy, interested parties can report on Tagesspiegel as well as the detailed agenda of its awards on Wikipedia Read.