Among the highlights is a collection of monumental sculptures based on TV and film props created by Rod and Louis Vass, who set up Armordillo Ltd, a company specialising in designing and creating
sculptural props for films, shows and events. During his long career Rod worked for the BBC (on such classics as Doctor Who and Black Adder) and for Warner Bros, Disney, Marvel and DC.
Over the last decade he has been joined by his son Louis, who has added his sophisticated digital sculpting skills to Armordillo's portfolio. Among them are three monumental polyurethane resin heads, which were made for the TV series Beowulf.
There are several 19th century sculptures included in the auction, among them a mid 19th century suite of three carved white marble plaques, the largest 50cm high by 55cm wide carries an estimate of £20,000 -£40,000.
Among the natural history lots a very rare Cave Lion (panthera spelaea) skull stands out. Originally from Siberia, it was radiocarbon dated to the Pleistocene period.
