Lock of Cillian Murphy's Hair from Peaky Blinders Goes on Sale for £6,000

Irish Actor's Lock of Hair Expected to Fetch High Price

A lock of hair belonging to Cillian Murphy, known for his role as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders, is currently on sale for £6,000. The piece of memorabilia was preserved by a wigmaker on the set of the hit show, where Murphy's character sported a distinctive high-fade cropped style.

Collector's Item Set to Increase in Value

With Murphy being a frontrunner for the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of J Robert Oppenheimer, the "substantial lock" of his hair is expected to be highly sought after by collectors. The Irish actor recently won a Best Actor award at the Baftas and is gaining global recognition.

Famous People's Hair: A Lucrative Market

According to a memorabilia expert, there is a significant market for famous individuals' hair. Stars like Daniel Craig, Daniel Radcliffe, and Christopher Eccleston have had strands of their hair listed online for hundreds of pounds. The lock of Cillian Murphy's hair is described on the Paul Fraser Collectibles website, affixed to a card with his name handwritten by the wigmaker.

Comparing Values: Murphy's Hair vs. Other Celebrities

While Cillian Murphy's hair is priced at £6,000, it falls short of the values fetched by other celebrities' locks. For instance, Michael Jackson's hair sold for $100,000 (£79,094), and Elvis Presley's for $115,000 (£91,000).

Murphy is currently sporting a longer hairstyle in the BBC series Peaky Blinders.