The David Lynch estate auction doubled as a caffeinated wake
Briefly

The recent estate auction of late filmmaker David Lynch's belongings took place in a luxurious Beverly Hills hotel and reflected his unique, surreal artistic style. The event was described as 'Lynchian,' capturing his blend of the ordinary and the macabre characteristic of his films. Notably, the auction took place shortly after his death, prompting mixed feelings about selling his possessions. Auctioneers blended humor with the auction's eerie atmosphere, attracting fans and admirers from various backgrounds, reinforcing Lynch's lasting influence in cinema and beyond.
Tom Huddleston remarked on the ghoulish nature of Lynchs items being auctioned so soon after his passing: 'It feels like he's barely gone and they're clearing his stuff away.'
The auction event encapsulated Lynch's style, described as 'Lynchian,' with an atmosphere combining the surreal and mundane, akin to his films.
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