Auction of Matthew Perry's estate includes iconic “Friends” set piece
Auction of Matthew Perry's estate includes iconic “Friends” set piece
Kathleen PerriconeTue, May 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC
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Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry on 'Friends'Credit: Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyKey Points -
Auction of Matthew Perry's estate includes dozens of personal items, including Friends memorabilia.
Among the TV history relics is the iconic yellow peephole frame seen in Monica's apartment on the NBC sitcom.
The Matthew Perry Estate Auction officially opens on June 5, but proxy bids can be placed now.
Could this auction be any more important?
More than 100 personal items from Matthew Perry’s estate will hit the auction block on June 5, featuring lots of Friends memorabilia like autographed scripts, framed magazine covers, character bobbleheads, VHS screeners, even a Tiffany & Co. star-shaped paperweight to celebrate the NBC sitcom’s 100th episode.
'Friends' finale script signed by the main castCredit: Heritage Auctions
There’s also several trophies the actor won during his decade playing Chandler Bing, including a 1995 Screen Actors Guild Award and 2004 Kids' Choice Award.
But the most instantly recognizable item in the auction is Perry’s own reproduction of the yellow peephole frame that hung on the back of Monic’s apartment door — which has a starting bid of $500.
The yellow peephole frame from 'Friends'Credit: Heritage Auctions
Perry was such a massive Batman fan, he actually built a “Batcave” at his home. And many of his collectibles will be up for auction, from coffee mugs and cufflinks to his absolute “favorite thing,” a limited-edition watch created to commemorateThe Dark Knight Rises that Perry found in Hong Kong.
Proxy bidding is now open via Heritage Auctions before the live auction begins on June 5.
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And it’s all for a good cause. Net proceeds from the auction will benefit the Matthew Perry Foundation, which works to end the stigma of addiction.
'Mattman' plaque Matthew Perry received from Jimmy KimmelCredit: Heritage Auctions
The beloved star struggled with drugs and alcohol for decades before he suffered a fatal overdose at his Los Angeles home in October 2023. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, the 54-year-old actor’s cause of death was the “acute effects of ketamine.”
A subsequent investigation led to the indictment of five individuals charged with providing ketamine to Perry, including two doctors, a friend, and personal assistant, all of whom either pleaded guilty or were convicted. In April, “Ketamine Queen” Jasveen Sangha was sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling the drug to Perry that ultimately killed him.
'Friends' ran on NBC from 1994 to 2004Credit: Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection
“Matthew Perry was someone people felt they truly knew. Through his work and his honesty, he built a connection with audiences around the world that went far beyond the screen,” says Joe Maddalena, Executive Vice President at Heritage Auctions. “This auction brings together the personal items and passions that shaped his life, offering fans a meaningful way to connect with his story.”
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He continued, “More importantly, it allows that connection to do real good, supporting the Matthew Perry Foundation and continuing his mission to help others facing addiction. It’s a powerful way for his legacy to live on and bring people together in support of something that mattered deeply to him.”
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