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Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin-Spider Puppet

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Memorabilia Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin-Spider Puppet
This is a “Pumpkin-Spider” production-made for Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993). Made of resin and beautifully hand-painted in "Burton-style" black and orange with a black widow spider’s red hourglass on the bottom. Legs end in subtle ½ in. pins for attachment to animation table. In Excellent condition. Comes with a Letter of Provenience from the legendary sculptor and model maker Jerome Ranft, who crafted them for film. (Approx. 5"x 2 ½") .This item has been authenticated and marked with new technology by MovieProps DNA to prevent against fraud and counterfeiting. A panel of industry experts not affiliated with Premiere Props in the movie & TV memorabilia business has authenticated this item. This item now includes three levels of security: 1) DNA laced invisible ink – a 9-digit code laced with DNA ink is placed on an appropriate place of the prop/costume and can be only viewed using a high-frequency UV light. The chances of replicating the specific DNA sequence which is unique to MPDNA is 1 in 33 trillion. This DNA sequence is so secure it is admissible in a court of law.?? 2) Archival Microchip Encrypted Tag - a patented, acid-free, 1"x 3" tag with an encrypted microchip is placed onto the Certificate of Authenticity. The microchip contained within the tag contains all of the pertinent information about the prop or costume. The tag is tamper proof and the microchip is encrypted, making it impossible to duplicate.? 3) The certificate also has the 9-digit DNA invisible ink mark which must match the 9-digit invisible ink mark on the prop. This will ensure that it is a genuine prop issued by Premiere Props and authenticated by MPDNA.