Phil Tippett VFX, Gene Wilder Treasures Headline Heritage Auctions 4-Day Auction Event

Posted on November 3, 2026 by James Moore-McDermott in Auction News

Heritage Auctions has unveiled its upcoming four-day Hollywood Entertainment Signature Auction, scheduled for November 30 – December 3, 2026. Packed with over 1,000 lots, this marquee event offers collectors an exceptional opportunity to acquire exclusive material from the groundbreaking career of visual effects legend Phil Tippett on day one. Day two reaches back into the early golden years of Hollywood through the stylish and star-studded 1970s. Day three is devoted to coveted screen-used memorabilia from the 1980s to the present, featuring key pieces from the Alien films, Batman franchises, and more fan-favorite titles. The four-day event concludes with day four’s centerpiece: the extraordinary personal collection of Gene Wilder, showcasing many significant items from his most beloved films.

Day 1 (November 30) features “The Wild Imagination of Phil Tippett”.
These 180+ lots encompass Tippett’s career of making movie magic for over 50 years. Highlights include archives, drawings, maquettes, armatures and more from the Star Wars franchise, Dragonslayer, RoboCop, Starship Troopers, Jurassic Park, Mad God, and others.

Day2 (December 1) features Hollywood/Entertainment from the Golden Age through the 1970s.
Highlights include: A group of photographs for Metropolis (1927), a Winkie Guard spear head and Noel Langley’s historic 43-page treatment for The Wizard of Oz, Steve McQueen’s signature Gulf racing suit worn as “Michael Delaney” in Le Mans (1971), a hero mechanical “Inventing Room” key used by Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Diane Keaton’s SIA photo-matched striped wool overcoat and skirt from The Godfather Part II (1974), as well as original costume sketches from the collection of Hollywood costume historian and author Jay Jorgensen.

A distressed hockey mask from the movie 'Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday' (1993).

Day 3 (December 2) features Hollywood from the 1980s through today and Music memorabilia.
Highlights include: Grinch animation cels from How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966), a screen-used hero Xenomorph Warrior costume from Aliens (1986), a Batwing filming miniature from Batman (1989), and a hero F-14A Tomcat effects filming miniature from Top Gun (1986). James Bond highlights include Daniel Craig’s action Walther PPK pistol and silencer from Quantum of Solace (2008) and Pierce Brosnan’s PAK Walther P99 pistol from Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and Die Another Day (2002). Music collectors will find Roger Dean’s original front cover artwork for Yes’ Fragile (1971), a holy grail of progressive rock art, alongside Kurt Cobain’s Tube Screamer guitar effects pedal from Nirvana’s final concert in 1994.

Day 4 (December 3) features the Gene Wilder Collection.
These 200+ items from the life and career of Gene Wilder are brought to auction for the first time ever by his family to benefit The Gene Wilder Legacy in its support of causes that Gene held dear throughout his life. Highlights of this collection include Gene Wilder’s Personal Use Wonka Hat, Gene Wilder’s Signed “Willy Wonka” Golden Ticket, the wedding album of Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, Gene Wilder’s Signed Passport, Gene Wilder’s Director’s Chair, and a collection of over 40 original watercolor paintings and drawings by Wilder. Heritage would like to thank Karen Wilder and Kevin Webb for their efforts in helping bring these items to auction and for their dedication in supporting Gene’s legacy. Additionally, Heritage would like to thank David Shapira of David Shapira & Associates, Gene’s agent and friend, without whom, this auction would not have been possible. We hope The Gene Wilder Collection brings you the same excitement and joy that Gene Wilder brought to so many throughout the world.