Want to own a piece of Hollywood history? A parade of iconic movie props, costumes, and more is going up for auction on December 11th, giving fans the opportunity to own parts of their favorite movies ranging from Batman’s cowl (Batman Begins), Luke’s lightsaber (Star Wars), and rare printings of Lord of the Rings, James Bond, and Harry Potter novels.
These auctions always catch my eye, but aren’t much good to me because I’m woefully underpaid for all of my clever online rhetoric. Actually, I can’t imagine spending tens of thousands of dollars on movie props, costumes, and such, but that’s probably just because I don’t have the money to spare. Having Bruce Lee’s notebook would be a pretty cool piece to show off.
The auction, brought to you by Profiles in History, the number one company in the world for authentic Hollywood memorabilia. Worldwide bidding begins at 12:00pm PST on December 11th, which can . be placed in person, via mail, phone, fax or live on the Internet through eBay Live Auctions.
Here’s a list of a variety of the things being offered, as well as the expected range the item is expected to collect in auction. If you’re planning on bidding - good luck!
Well-known props
- Mark Hamill's hero "Luke Skywalker" lightsaber from Star Wars and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back ($150,000-$180,000)
- Harrison Ford's "Indiana Jones" hero machete from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ($80,000-$100,000)
- The original 82-inch diameter hero "United Planets Cruiser C-57D" flying saucer filming miniature from Forbidden Planet ($80,000-$120,000);
- A full-sized animatronic "Joe" from Mighty Joe Young, expected to sell for ($80,000-$120,000)
- A custom-built "1937 Mercedes" German staff car from Raiders of the Lost Ark ($60,000-$80,000)
- Bruce Lee's handwritten notebook for his intended book entitled The Tao of Chinese Gung Fu ($40,000-$60,000)
- The original Harvey Stephens "Damien" tricycle from The Omen ($30,000-$50,000)
- Jimi Hendrix's original guitar strap used at the Woodstock Music and Art Festival in 1969 ($25,000-$35,000)
- An original screen-used "Santa Jack" stop-motion puppet, dog "Zero" puppet, skeleton reindeer puppet and Jack's prop trashcan with presents from A Nightmare Before Christmas ($25,000-$35,000)
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi original "C-3PO" droid hands worn by Anthony Daniels ($20,000-$30,000)
- Original screen-used "Freddy the Flute" prop from H.R. Pufnstuf ($12,000-$15,000)
- Hero screen-used "Wrath of God" ghost puppet from Raiders of the Lost Ark ($12,000-$15,000)
- Signed Batman Utility Belt From The 1960s TV Series, Batman ($4,000-$6,000)
- The original John Travolta hero articulated angel wings from Michael ($4,000-$6,000),
- Arnold Schwarzenegger's sunglasses From Terminator 2: Judgment Day ($2,000-$3,000).
Screen-worn costumes
- A Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi original "C-3PO" droid helmet worn by Anthony Daniels ($60,000-$80,000)
- Arnold Schwarzenegger's signature "T-800 Terminator" costume from Terminator 2: Judgment Day ($20,000-$30,000)
- A signature "Wolverine" black leather battlesuit from X-Men ($60,000-$80,000)
- Harrison Ford's signature "Indiana Jones" fedora hat and whip from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ($40,000-$60,000 each),
- Jim Carrey's complete signature "Riddler" costume from Batman Forever ($20,000-$30,000)
- A screen-used frozen "Robin" costume and display from Batman And Robin, ($20,000-$30,000)
- Christian Bale's signature "Batman" cowl from Batman Begins ($15,000-$20,000)
- An original "Gorn" costume from Star Trek: The Original Series episode "Arena" ($10,000-$12,000)
- Robert Redford's signature suit from The Sting ($10,000-$12,000)
- Susannah York's "Lara" costume from Superman: The Movie ($10,000-$12,000)
- A complete screen-used Jaffa costume with working serpent helmet from Stargate SG-1 ($10,000-$12,000)
- Dean Cain's Superman costume from Lois And Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman ($8,000-$10,000)
- Sally Field's nun's habit from The Flying Nun ($6,000-$8,000)
- Heath Ledger's armor from A Knights Tale ($6,000-$8,000)
- Christopher Reeve's "Clark Kent" costume from Superman III ($5,000-$7,000)
- Marlon Brando's complete signature "Jor-El" costume from Superman: The Movie ($30,000-$50,000),
- Hugh Jackman's signature costume from Van Helsing ($10,000-$12,000)
- James Dean's signature screen-worn "Jett Rink" vest from Giant ($30,000-$40,000)
Art, Photos and Books
- A complete, original shooting script for The Wizard of Oz ($10,000-$15,000)
- Die Konigin Von Paris [La Revue Des Revues; The Revue of Revues] Austrian poster ($40,000-$60,000)
- A First British Edition of The Spy Who Loved Me, inscribed by Ian Fleming to Richard Chopping ($40,000-$60,000)
- A First British Edition of You Only Live Twice inscribed by Ian Fleming to the real James Bond ($60,000-$80,000)
- The Black Pirate one-sheet poster ($40,000-$60,000)
- A First British Edition Of Goldfinger, inscribed By Ian Fleming ($30,000-$50,000)
- A First British Edition of Thunderball inscribed By Ian Fleming ($25,000-$35,000)
- A First British Edition of For Your Eyes Only: Five Secret Occasions In The Life Of James Bond, inscribed by Ian Fleming ($20,000-$30,000)
- A First American Edition of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone inscribed to her father and stepmother! ($15,000-$18,000)
- An extremely rare set of all seven Harry Potter books inscribed and signed by J. K. Rowling ($30,000-$50,000)
- A Greta Garbo portrait by Clarence Sinclair Bull from Inspiration ($4,000-6,000)
- A Greta Garbo portrait by Clarence Sinclair Bull from Mata Hari ($4,000-$6,000)
- A King Kong, Fay Wray and cast members composite exhibition portrait by Ernest A. Bachrach from King Kong ($4,000-$6,000)
- A map of Middle Earth from Lord of the Rings, signed by J.R.R. Tolkien ($4,000-$6,000)
- A three-volume presentation of First Editions of The Lord of the Rings with Elvish inscription with all three volumes signed by J.R.R. Tolkien ($80,000-$120,000)
- An original poster advertising Ian Fleming's James Bond novel, Thunderball ($4,000-$6,000)
- An Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein one-sheet poster ($4,000, $6,000).
