From Buddy the Elf’s hat, to the magic of The Snowman – celebrate the holidays at the movies with original props and animation artwork going up for auction!

Everyone has a favorite film they return to at Christmas, and this selection celebrates those festive viewing traditions.”

— Stephen Lane, Founder and CEO of Propstore

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Propstore, one of the world’s leading entertainment memorabilia auction houses, will offer a festive selection of original props and animation artwork from much-loved Christmas films and specials as part of its Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, taking place December 4–6, 2026, with worldwide bidding. The three-day sale brings together more than 1,400 lots of original film and television props, costumes, production material, animation art and other entertainment memorabilia, with a combined pre-sale estimate of $13.2 million. Bidding is now open via live online, absentee and telephone.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Christmas takes a wonderfully peculiar turn with a Jack Skellington original pastel concept from The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). The artwork offers a glimpse into the visual development of the stop-motion favorite, whose Pumpkin King discovers a fascination with Christmas Town. It is estimated at $6,600–$13,200 (£5,000–£10,000).

Few characters capture Christmas enthusiasm quite like Buddy. Buddy the Elf’s deleted scene hat from Elf (2003) offers collectors a festive piece from the beloved comedy, which follows Buddy’s journey from the North Pole to New York in search of his father. The hat is estimated at $3,960–$7,920 (£3,000–£6,000).

Christmas in New York takes a more mischievous turn with the Wet Bandits newspaper from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). Referencing Kevin McCallister’s familiar foes, Harry and Marv, the prop offers a connection to one of the most recognizable duos in Christmas cinema. It is estimated at $2,640–$5,280 (£2,000–£4,000).

For those whose Christmas viewing includes a trip to Nakatomi Plaza, Die Hard (1988) is represented by five hand-drawn storyboards by John L. Jensen depicting John McClane’s dramatic fire hose leap from the rooftop. Offering a look at the planning behind one of the film’s most memorable action sequences, the set is estimated at $1,848–$3,696 (£1,400–£2,800).

For fans of a British Christmas classic, “James Hugs The Snowman,” an original production cel setup signed by Raymond Briggs, captures the friendship at the heart of The Snowman (1982). The artwork offers collectors a charming moment from the much-loved animated special and is estimated at $2,640–$5,280 (£2,000–£4,000).

The three-day Live Auction runs from December 4 – 6, 2026, with global online, absentee, and telephone bidding available throughout the three days.

Days 1 (December 4), Film & Television: Begins at 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST / 7:00 AM PST, with public in-room bidding at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, London, as well as global online, absentee and telephone bidding.
Days 2 & 3 (December 5–6), Film & Television: Begins each day at 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST / 7:00 AM PST, with global online, absentee and telephone bidding.
Day 3 (December 6), Animation Art: Begins at 6:00 PM GMT / 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST, with global online, absentee and telephone bidding.
Registration is now open, and the full catalog is available at https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/info/id/505

Top items to be sold at the Propstore auction with pre-sale estimates include:

HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (1992) Macaulay Culkin’s Personal Production Draft Script. Est. $7,920–$15,840.
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993) Jack Skellington Original Pastel Concept. Est. $6,600–$13,200.
ELF (2003) Buddy the Elf’s Deleted Scene Hat. Est. $3,960–$7,920.
HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (1992) Wet Bandits Newspaper. Est. $2,640–$5,280.
THE SNOWMAN (1982) “James Hugs The Snowman” Original Production Cel Setup, Signed by Raymond Briggs. Est. $2,640–$5,280.
CAST AWAY (2000) Chuck Noland’s (Tom Hanks) “Good Christmas” Ensemble. Est. $2,640–$5,280.
DIE HARD (1988) Set of Five John L. Jensen Hand-Drawn Fire Hose Nakatomi Plaza Roof Jump Storyboards. Est. $1,848–$3,696.
DOCTOR WHO (TV SERIES, 2005–2022) Santa’s (Nick Frost) Complete Costume and Sack. Est. $1,320–$2,640.
A FLINTSTONE FAMILY CHRISTMAS (1993) Original Production Cel on Studio-Printed Presentation Background, Signed by Hanna and Barbera. Est. $792–$1,584.
ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS A Chipmunk Christmas Book and Matching Original Illustration Artwork. Est. $660–$1,320.

Stephen Lane, founder and CEO of Propstore, said: “Everyone has a favorite film they return to at Christmas, and this selection celebrates those festive viewing traditions. From Buddy the Elf’s hat to Jack Skellington artwork, we’re delighted to give fans the chance to bring a little movie magic home with Propstore. And for anyone who insists Christmas isn’t complete without Die Hard, we’ve got them covered too.”

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Notes to Editors:
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About Propstore
Founded in 1998 by film enthusiast Stephen Lane, Propstore has grown from a collector’s passion project into one of the world’s foremost authorities on entertainment memorabilia. The company bridges the worlds of film, art, and collecting, offering access to authentic screen-used props, costumes, and production artifacts that bring cinematic history to life.

Working in close partnership with many of the world’s leading film studios, production companies, and entertainment brands, Propstore curates exclusive auctions and sales throughout the year, giving fans and collectors unparalleled access to items sourced directly from the original creators.

Since 2014, Propstore has hosted globally acclaimed live auctions featuring artifacts from the greatest moments in film and television. Alongside its flagship events, Propstore also runs regular online auctions and studio collaborations, with more than 2,000 items available for immediate purchase at www.propstore.com

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