Michelle Williams (left) and James Van Der Beek in 'Dawson's Creek.' Courtesy of Everett Collection Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment James Van Der Beek is opening up his personal collection of film and television memorabilia to fans of such projects as Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues. The selected items from his own archives will hit the block for the first time as part of Propstore's Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction that takes places Dec. 5-7. All proceeds will be used to help finance the 48-year-old actor's fight following his diagnosis with stage 3 colorectal cancer in the summer of 2023. Among the highlights from the collection is a necklace, seen below, that Van Der Beek's character Dawson Leery gifted to Joey Porter (as played by Katie Holmes) on the teen drama series Dawson's Creek. The necklace is estimated to sell for upwards of $50,000. Also hitting the block are the white shirt and tan pants that the character wore in the 1998 pilot episode, with the pair likely to hit $4,000. Related Stories Movies Boba Fett's Blaster Likely to Hit $1M at Auction Boasting Rare 'Star Wars' Item Music Dolly Parton's Sister Clarifies Prayer Ask: "I Didn't Mean to Scare Anyone" Other available items include the flannel button-down shirt that Dawson wore throughout the series and a collection of props from Dawson's bedroom. This includes the Indiana Jones model kit and E.T. doll that were seen throughout the show as belonging to the character, who was a Steven Spielberg superfan. Additionally, Van Der Beek is auctioning off a pair of cleats and a hat that he wore in the 1999 high school football film Varsity Blues. A necklace from Dawson's Creek is going up for auction from Propstore. Courtesy of Propstore "I've been storing these treasures for years, waiting for the right time to do something with them, and with all of the recent unexpected twists and turns life has presented recently, it's clear that the time is now," Van Der Beek said in a statement. "While I have some nostalgia tugging at me as I part with these items, it feels good to be able to offer them through Propstore's auction to share with those who have supported my work over the years." In September, Van Der Beek canceled his planned attendance at a Dawson's Creek event due to illness. The live reading of the show's pilot script was organized as a benefit for nonprofit organization F Cancer. Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction takes place in London and consists of more than 1,350 lots, with Van Der Beek's items hitting the block on Dec. 6. The Hollywood Reporter reported last week that one highlight from the event is Boba Fett's blaster from The Empire Strikes Back that is likely to sell for upwards of $1 million. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up shopping Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 'Gilmore Girls' With the Coolest Gifts and Merch: Here's How to Shop Online Weight Loss Amy Schumer Explains Instagram Swipe: "My Focus Has Been on Health" shopping From "9 to 5" to Fine Jewelry: Kendra Scott and Dolly Parton's Third Collab Is All About Reinvention shopping After Past Collabs Sold Out Within Minutes, Stanley and LoveShackFancy Return for Their Biggest Drop to Date The Morning Show Jennifer Aniston Reflects on Matthew Perry Death, Says 'Friends' Cast Hoped They'd "Never Get That Phone Call" shopping Criterion Collection's Holiday Sale at Barnes & Noble: Save Half Off All DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Titles shopping Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 'Gilmore Girls' With the Coolest Gifts and Merch: Here's How to Shop Online Weight Loss Amy Schumer Explains Instagram Swipe: "My Focus Has Been on Health" shopping From "9 to 5" to Fine Jewelry: Kendra Scott and Dolly Parton's Third Collab Is All About Reinvention shopping After Past Collabs Sold Out Within Minutes, Stanley and LoveShackFancy Return for Their Biggest Drop to Date The Morning Show Jennifer Aniston Reflects on Matthew Perry Death, Says 'Friends' Cast Hoped They'd "Never Get That Phone Call" shopping Criterion Collection's Holiday Sale at Barnes & Noble: Save Half Off All DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Titles