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Star Trek matte painting featured in the first season of the original series in episode ‘Menagerie, Part I. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Propworx.

Propworx sets phasers for stunning Star Trek auction, June 4

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf

Star Trek matte painting featured in the first season of the original series in episode ‘Menagerie, Part I. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Propworx.
Star Trek matte painting featured in the first season of the original series in episode ‘Menagerie, Part I. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Propworx.
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Propworx Star Trek Prop and Costume Auction will be Saturday, June 4, beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific and continuing until all 257 lots are sold. The live online auction is facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.

Propworx has brought together 257 fantastic screen-used props, costumes, set pieces, concept art and crew gifts in this landmark auction.

Included is a Star Trek TOS (the original series) red uniform dress worn by actress Celeste Yarnell. A matte painting from Star Trek TOS episode Menagerie, Part 1 will also be featured in the auction and has drawn significant interest from collectors worldwide.

The spectacular matte painting features the landscape of Starbase 11, where the crew beams down to in the first act. These painting were used by filmmakers to create the illusion of an environment that would otherwise be too expensive or impossible to build or visit.

The Starfleet issue red dress was worn by Yeoman Martha Landon, played by actress Celest Yarnel, in the original series season two episode The Apple.

Models are highly desirable among Star Trek collectors. A fine example at the Propworx auction is a custom-built model of an early design concept for the starship Excelsior in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. This model was built at Industrial Light and Magic during a planning for Star Trek III. The model was later filmed as wreckage for the “starship graveyard” scene of the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, The Best of Both Worlds, Part II.

Weaponry will also be featured at the auction, including a Starfleet issue phaser rifle made by production for the motion picture Star Trek: First Contact. This is one of the two types of rifles used in the movie and features working LEDs on the power display, working light on the top section of the rifle and removable side panel with working red LEDs. This item was made by production but not used on screen.

Another highlight is a tricorder used in the motion picture Nemesis. This version of the medical device was introduced in Star Trek: First Contact and used again for the last Next Generation film. It is missing its metal hand scanner, but features fully functional sequencing lights activated by a magnetic reed switch on the door. The device shows minor wear from production use.

For details go to the Propworx website www.propworx.com or phone 714-850-1207.

 

 

View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE

Star Trek TOS Starfleet issue red dress worn by Yeoman Martha Landon in the original series season two episode ‘The Apple.’ Estimate: $10,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Propworx.
Star Trek TOS Starfleet issue red dress worn by Yeoman Martha Landon in the original series season two episode ‘The Apple.’ Estimate: $10,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Propworx.
Custom-built model of an early design concept for the starship Excelsior in ‘Star Trek III: The Search For Spock.’ Estimate: $1,000-$2,000. Image courtesy of Propworx.
Custom-built model of an early design concept for the starship Excelsior in ‘Star Trek III: The Search For Spock.’ Estimate: $1,000-$2,000. Image courtesy of Propworx.
Starfleet issue phaser rifle made by production for the motion picture ‘Star Trek: First Contact.’ Estimate: $3,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Propworx.
Starfleet issue phaser rifle made by production for the motion picture ‘Star Trek: First Contact.’ Estimate: $3,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Propworx.
Medical Tricorder used in the motion picture ‘Nemesis.’ Estimate: $3,000-$5,000. Image courtesy of Propworx.
Medical Tricorder used in the motion picture ‘Nemesis.’ Estimate: $3,000-$5,000. Image courtesy of Propworx.