The Shining axe used by Jack Nicholson for sale as part Stanley Kubrick auction
Summary
The axe used by Jack Nicholson in the 1980 movie *The Shining* is being sold at an auction. The auction features many items from Stanley Kubrick’s films, including costumes, scripts, and props, and will take place in London after exhibitions in several cities.Key Facts
- The axe used by Jack Nicholson’s character in *The Shining* is priced between £30,000 and £50,000.
- The auction includes other items from *The Shining*, like dresses worn by the twin sisters and a clapperboard.
- Stanley Kubrick’s personal archive is being sold for the first time.
- The auction will happen at Bonhams in London on 3 February, with exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and London starting 18 January.
- A model of the “star child” from *2001: A Space Odyssey* is expected to sell for up to £800,000 and is the most valuable item.
- Kubrick’s scripts with his notes and drawings are part of the sale.
- Kubrick’s director’s chair is valued at up to £12,000.
- Stanley Kubrick was a famous director known for detailed and influential movies, and the auction gives a chance to own parts of film history.
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