Monty Python props go under the hammer

Dozens of props from Monty Python’s final live shows are being auctioned.

The items, from Terry Gilliam’s personal collection, include a life-size llama and the iconic dead parrot, complete with cage, as well as costumes from  the troupe’s Live (Mostly) gigs at London’s O2 arena in 2014.

Sir Michael Palin told reporters: ‘We couldn’t better that show and since the sad death of Terry Jones, we must admit that the O2 show was Python’s farewell.

‘But thanks to the auction the costumes and some of the props can be passed on, hopefully to Python’s greatest and most loyal fans.'

Among the outfits up for sale are the ‘spam’ menu, the usherette’s outfit John Cleese wore to try to sell albatross,  and Gilliam’s lumberjack costume.

Also going under the hammer at Propstore are items from Gilliam’s personal collection including five autographed Monty Python and the Holy Grail Funko Pop toys and a Python fruit machine.

Stephen Lane, chief executive of the auction house, said: "Monty Python’s legacy is truly unrivalled – they’ve been a comedy touchstone for generations of fans across the globe.

‘Propstore’s auction gives fans and collectors from around the world an incredible one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a piece of their historic final reunion, along with rare treasures from the personal archive of the brilliant and beloved Python, Terry Gilliam.’ 

The auction is online here until Sunday July 20.

Published: 1 Jul 2025