Ape Mask Signed Photo | 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)

Sold Stock #48271 | Sold Mar 24 2015

Ape Mask & Signed Photo

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An unfinished ape mask from the production of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. This mask was made for the apes that surrounded the monolith in the “Dawn of Man” sequence during the film’s opening. Created by esteemed special effects technician Stuart Freeborn, the prosthetic face is made of dark brown foam latex and rests on a plastic face support. Due to the age of the piece, the foam latex has stiffened, becoming brittle near the edges, while some patches on the cheek have suffered some flaking.
This piece includes a signed photograph of Stuart Freeborn seen at work in his studio during preproduction of 2001: A Space Odyssey, a letter signed by Freeborn confirming the history of the mask and a custom-made display case. Dimensions (displayed): 34 cm x 40 cm x 24 cm (13½” x 15¾” x 9½”)

This item is located in London.