Jeff Bridges' 'Big Lebowski' Rug Heads to Auction at Heritage
The Persian-style rug used by Jeff Bridges in the 1998 film 'The Big Lebowski' is being auctioned by Heritage Auctions as part of its Hollywood & Entertainment Signature sale from July 13 to 17. The rug, which serves as a key plot device triggering the film's kidnapping and ransom storyline, was sourced from a Salvation Army and shows signs of use including staining and frayed fringe. Bids have reached $27,000, up from a starting price of $15,000. Other notable items in the sale include Mark Hamill's lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch hat from 'The Wizard of Oz' with a starting bid of $100,000. Heritage Auctions EVP Joe Maddalena described the auction as spanning entertainment history from Hollywood's Golden Age to modern blockbusters.
Key facts
- Jeff Bridges' screen-used Persian-style rug from 'The Big Lebowski' is being auctioned.
- The auction is part of Heritage Auctions' Hollywood & Entertainment Signature sale.
- The sale takes place from July 13 to 17.
- The rug was originally sourced from a Salvation Army.
- It shows signs of use including staining, frayed fringe, and loose threads.
- Bids have reached $27,000, starting at $15,000.
- Other items include Mark Hamill's lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back'.
- Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch hat from 'The Wizard of Oz' has a starting bid of $100,000.
- Joe Maddalena, EVP of Heritage Auctions, commented on the auction.
Entities
Artists
- Jeff Bridges
- Mark Hamill
- Margaret Hamilton
Institutions
- Heritage Auctions
- Salvation Army