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From Heritage
Auctions, July 23, 2022:
Monumental Iconic Screen Used "Lawgiver" Statue Prop from
Planet of the Apes and Beneath the Planet of the Apes
(TCF, 1968/1970).
Vintage original screen used, instantly recognizable "Lawgiver"
statue constructed of hollow cast fiberglass over wood substructure,
expertly painted and finished in a natural sandstone palette, and
distressed to appear weather-worn carved stone statue. The "Lawgiver"
is an important central orangutan prophet deity in the
Planet of the Apes franchise, appearing throughout scenes
of ape culture and in the form of this towering statue in both
Planet of the Apes and Beneath the Planet of the Apes.
Measuring approx. 8.5 ft. tall and 51" x 44" at the base with integral
table and scrolls. Two Lawgiver statues were created and used in the
first two feature films. One Lawgiver statue was used on set on
stage 22 of the Fox lot, and the other was used out on location
at the Fox Ranch "Ape City" set. So, both statues did appear in the
films as well as publicity shots for promotional materials.
PotA collectors have been aware of this piece and have
coveted it for decades. Originally from the collection of
Planet of the Apes producer Arthur P. Jacobs (of APJAC
Productions), the consignor acquired this figure in December 1998
from Jacobs's widow, Natalie Trundy Jacobs, who played "Albina"
in Beneath the Planet of the Apes and other characters in
all subsequent PotA films. The piece was professionally
repainted and subsequently exposed to outside elements. Exhibiting
age, production wear, and expected weathering. Some minor
surface cracks in areas. The integrity of the fiberglass
shell is very strong. In vintage Good to Very Good condition.
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