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Game of Thrones props and costumes go on display

Anna O'Neill
BBC London
James W Kelly
BBC News
BBC Isaac Hempstead Wright with his hand around his former Game of Thrones costumeBBC
Isaac Hempstead Wright said his character Bran Stark "will always be part of me"

"It's a bit of a visceral reaction. It's really bringing things back to me."

That is how Isaac Hempstead Wright responded when he was reunited with the costume he spent much of his teenage years wearing as he grew up on screen.

The Game of Thrones actor, who played Bran Stark for the full eight seasons of the hit fantasy show, attended an auction house in central London before his and other iconic looks go to the highest bidder.

Heritage Auctions worked with HBO's archivist and production teams to uncover 2,000 pieces, including props and jewellery, to be put on display before they go under the hammer.

This image shows five mannequins displaying medieval-style costumes from the Game of Thrones series. They include two intricately designed red outfits, one featuring a tunic and the other a long gown with wide sleeves. Other costumes include fur-trimmed attire and long leather coats with chain details.
Costumes are featured from the great and the not-so-good of the Westoros families
This image shows a large tapestry featuring the sigils of House Baratheon and House Lannister. A silver stag and a golden lion are depicted standing up, bordered with gold embroidery and fringe at the bottom.
Symbols of the powerful families from across Westoros feature throughout the lots
This close-up image shows a detailed leather Daenerys Targaryen costume. The dark, textured material is adorned with a metal chain featuring dragon designs.
Costumes, including Daenerys Targaryen's, have bids starting at thousands of dollars

Hempstead Wright told BBC London: "I almost thought that bit of Bran Stark had maybe gone but seeing it again, thinking 'if I just put that on I'll be Bran Stark again'.

"It will always be part of me. It was some of the most formative years of my life."

Image shows White walker mask - a zombified face with rotting skin with skull showing
Even items not appealing to the eyes, including this White Walkers mask, are expected to be coveted by collectors

Before the 900 lots go to the highest bidders, Heritage Auction is exhibiting the items to the public for free at its London offices in Hanover Street from Monday to Friday until the auction.

The items will go before bidders in the United States on 10, 11 and 12 October.

This image shows a detailed wooden sculpture of a direwolf, representing House Stark
Some of the items are going on public display in London ahead of the auction

Joe Maddalena, from Heritage Auctions, said: "To me there's no difference between buying a Monet and buying Cersei Lannister, it's the same emotion."

Blue eyes painted on two small stones which were placed on the eyes of dead characters on the show.
Super fans of George RR Martin's work will recognise even the more niche items on show

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