Few artists walked the fine line between nightmare and poetry the way David Lynch did — and now, pieces of that surreal legacy are heading to auction. Following the auteur’s death earlier this year, more than 450 personal items from his private collection will be available for bidding on June 18, 2025, through Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies. And let’s just say: this isn’t your average memorabilia sale.
Among the treasures? Lynch’s own 35mm print of Eraserhead, the film that launched a thousand fever dreams. His well-worn director’s chair. And yes, the luxurious espresso machine that surely brewed more than a few "damn fine cups of coffee." Each item feels like a portal — not just into his creative world, but into the quiet, obsessive rituals that shaped his genius.
There are also behind-the-scenes photographs, original artwork, handwritten notes, and furniture from his studio. It’s a rare look behind the curtain — not just at the films, but at the man who made them. For fans, collectors, and the Lynch-curious, this auction offers something even more valuable than nostalgia: access to the dream logic of a true original.
