Brief
Paul Reubens' Pee‑wee Herman memorabilia to be auctioned on Oct 28
Julien's Auctions will sell over 400 pieces of the late actor's personal and professional collection, with a media preview held today at The Groundlings Theatre.
By Felo News Desk · Published
More than 400 items from the personal and professional archive of the late Paul Reubens, best known for his Pee‑wee Herman character, will be offered for sale on Oct 28, according to two reports from The Independent.
What happened
A media preview of the collection is taking place today at The Groundlings Theatre, 7307 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, at 10 a.m. The preview showcases wardrobe items, scripts, props, bicycles, puppets and other memorabilia that will be part of "Paul Reubens' Big Auction" presented by Julien's Auctions.
What the reports add
One Independent article notes that the auction will be both live at the theatre and online, while the other specifies that the preview includes more than 400 items. Both sources list a replica of the bicycle from Pee‑wee's Big Adventure (estimated up to $7,000) and the gray suit from the 2016 film Pee‑wee's Big Holiday (valued up to $10,000) as key lots.
What was said
Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment for Julien's Auctions, said, "Paul Reubens was one of the great performers of his generation: a gifted improviser, a meticulous writer, and an artist who built entire worlds around the characters he created," as reported by the first Independent article.
How it came about
Reubens created the Pee‑wee Herman persona while performing with The Groundlings improv troupe in the 1970s, a fact highlighted in both reports. The auction follows his death from cancer in July 2023 at age 70. The choice of venue reflects his early career roots, mirroring previous high‑profile entertainment auctions such as the Stanley Kubrick estate auction covered by Felo News earlier this month.
Key facts
- The auction of Paul Reubens' memorabilia will take place on Oct 28, 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- More than 400 items from Reubens' personal and professional archives will be offered. (independent.co.uk)
- A media preview is being held today at The Groundlings Theatre in Hollywood. (independent.co.uk)
- Key items include a replica of Pee‑wee's bicycle (estimated up to $7,000) and a gray suit from the 2016 film (valued up to $10,000). (independent.co.uk)
- Catherine Williamson of Julien's Auctions praised Reubens as a great performer and improviser. (independent.co.uk)
Timeline
- 2023-07-00 — Paul Reubens dies from cancer at age 70
- 2026-10-14 — Media preview of Reubens' memorabilia at The Groundlings Theatre
- 2026-10-28 — Julien's Auctions conducts "Paul Reubens' Big Auction" live and online
