Our Sci-Fi & Fantasy Sale celebrates the worlds of imagination, adventure and cult collectability, bringing together toys, books, artwork, props, models and memorabilia inspired by some of the most recognisable names in film, television and fantasy literature.
From vintage science fiction and classic superheroes to Doctor Who, Star Wars, James Bond and Tolkien, the sale captures the breadth of modern collecting culture. These are the objects that connect fans to the stories, characters and worlds that shaped generations, whether through childhood nostalgia, cinema history, literary significance or the thrill of owning something truly unusual. Here are some of the highlights from the catalogue.
Screen Legends and Signed Memorabilia
Few franchises have inspired collectors quite like Star Wars, and Lot 3502, an autographed 1980s The Empire Strikes Back movie poster, offers an impressive roll call of names connected to the original trilogy. Featuring artwork by Tom Jung, the poster includes signatures from Peter Mayhew, Jeremy Bulloch, Dave Prowse, Kenny Baker, Warwick Davis, Caroline Blakiston, Stuart Freeborn and others. Obtained at the Dave Prowse Promotions Multicon Event in Blackpool in 1998, it brings together character, nostalgia and convention-era collecting history. Estimate: £300 to £600.
Lot 3510, a portrait of
Arthur C. Clarke by Margaret Stella Murray Whatley, offers a more personal connection to one of science fiction’s most influential figures. The oil on canvas shows Clarke holding a copy of 2001: A Space Odyssey, the work with which he is most closely associated. Adding to its appeal, the painting comes from the private collection of Arthur C. Clarke’s brother, giving it a particularly strong family provenance.
Estimate: £100 to £200.
Doctor Who fans will be drawn to Lot 3530, a
full-scale scratch-built replica TARDIS, complete with functioning lantern and ringing telephone. The telephone door is autographed by several cast members, including Sylvester McCoy, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury, Janet Fielding and Caroline John. Large-scale Doctor Who pieces always have strong display appeal, and this example combines size, recognisable design and signed memorabilia in one highly visual lot.
Estimate: £1,000 to £2,000