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‘Jurassic Park’ mosquito prop sold for $403K at auction
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 28, 2026
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Key points A phaser from "Star Trek: The Original Series" sold for $315,000, and a white suit worn by John Travolta in "Saturday Night Fever" went for $277,200. A prop from the "Jurassic Park" movie has been sold at auction for $403,200.
A prop from the "Jurassic Park" movie has been sold at auction for $403,200. The item, a mosquito in amber, was a focal point of the film's opening scene. This was the first public sale of the prop, according to Propstore's COO.
The auction, which featured entertainment memorabilia, included other notable items. A phaser from "Star Trek: The Original Series" sold for $315,000, and a white suit worn by John Travolta in "Saturday Night Fever" went for $277,200.
Further details about the auction and the items sold are available from Propstore and Entertainment Weekly.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
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