General · 4 September 2026
Aardman puppets including Wallace and Gromit go to auction
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Original puppets of cherished Aardman characters, including Wallace, Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Morph, will be auctioned to mark the studio's 50th anniversary. The sale features over 220 lots, with bidding starting at £100 for each item. Proceeds will help fund talent development at the Aardman Academy and other initiatives for emerging filmmakers.
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