The legacy of the late Matthew Perry is being honored in a way that directly supports the cause he championed most. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Heritage Auctions officially opened proxy bidding for a massive collection of the actor’s personal items, ranging from iconic Friends memorabilia to high-end contemporary art.
The live event, scheduled for June 5, 2026, will see 100% of the net proceeds donated to the Matthew Perry Foundation, which focuses on destigmatizing addiction and supporting recovery—a mission Perry was deeply passionate about before his passing in October 2023.
For fans of Chandler Bing, the auction offers a rare chance to own pieces of television history that Perry kept in his private collection for decades.
• 26 Original Scripts: A stash of scripts from major episodes, including “The One With Ross’s Tan,” “The One Where Joey Speaks French,” and the emotional two-part series finale.
• Signed Cast Scripts: The pilot episode (“Six of One”) and the series finale, both signed by Perry and his five co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer.
• 1995 SAG Award: The actual Screen Actors Guild Award Perry won for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
• Yellow Peephole Frame: Perry’s personal replica of the iconic yellow frame that hung on Monica Geller’s apartment door.
• “The Last Supper” Photo Album: A personal photo book titled The One With the Last Supper, documenting the final days of filming the series.
Beyond the Sitcom: Art and Personal Style
The auction also sheds light on Perry’s sophisticated taste in art and his personal quirks.
• Fine Art: The collection includes original works Perry owned, notably two canvases by Banksy (Girl and Balloon and Nola Grey) and a triptych by Mel Bochner titled I Forget What I Forgot.
• “Mattman” Memorabilia: A 3D portrait of “Mattman” the superhero persona Perry adopted in his final months is up for bid, alongside a custom Batman-themed ping-pong table.
• Luxury Watches: A The Dark Knight Rises Memorigin watch from his personal collection.
Fans and collectors can view these items in person before the final gavel falls.
• Public Preview: Items will be on display at the Heritage Auctions showroom in Beverly Hills from May 18 to May 29.
• Live Auction: The event takes place June 5, 2026, at the Heritage showroom in Dallas and online.
The foundation’s CEO, Lisa Kasteler Calio, emphasized that this sale is about more than just collectibles. The funds will fuel initiatives like the Matthew Perry Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and support grassroots recovery organizations.
“Matthew believed addiction should be met with compassion and science, not stigma and silence,” Calio stated. This auction ensures his “spark” continues to help others fight the disease he battled so publicly.
