Explore AJC Guide to the Center for Puppetry Artsīids rose above $300,000, and Schiavo thought, “There’s no way our donor will go that far. She knew that a certain Atlanta individual had an eye on the puppets, with the goal of lending them to the center. The selling price was expected to be $150,000 to $250,000.īeth Schiavo, executive director of the Center for Puppetry Arts, got updates from the auction as the bids went up. Kevin Kriess of Time and Space Toys in Zelienople, Pa., acquired the figures, had them restored, and sold them to a collector who put them up for auction this year on Nov. In 2006 a nephew of a Rankin/Bass employee brought two battered but surviving stars - Rudolph and Santa - to the experts at the PBS production “Antiques Road Show,” and they were judged to be genuine, and worth $8,000 to $10,000. No one imagined then that the figures would become treasures. Fun for kids and a popular pick with families, the Center for Puppetry Arts offers a behind-the-scenes look at puppets from around the world, including iconic childhood favorite such as Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. One crew member gave about a half dozen to the children in her family, who played with them harshly. Rudolph, Santa, Hermey the elf, Sam the Snowman, Bumble, Clarice (Rudolph’s crush) and others, were scattered.
After the production wrapped, the filmmakers handed out the poseable figures as souvenirs. Since its inception, the Center has served as a leader in the field: collecting artifact puppets from around the world for the museum, creating new puppetry. But while the film has lasted, the puppets that starred in it haven’t. 486 reviews 14 of 308 things to do in Atlanta Speciality Museums Theaters Closed now 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visit website Call Email Write a review About The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure - a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained.
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