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Offered through the Prop Store Auction house, the Reeve-wornSuperman costumeappeared to be in fantastic condition, but according to the description did have “minor wear due to production use and age.” The complete costume was used inSuperman(1978),Superman II(1980) andSuperman III(1983), according to the auction house.
The winning bid for the costume — comprised of a tunic, a cape, a pair of trunks, a belt, a pair of leggings and a pair of boots — was $359,375. The buyer was not identified. It was estimated the costume could go for as much as $500,000.
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“Superman’s instantly recognizable long-sleeved tunic is made of a custom-woven, stretchy blue nylon material manufactured during production, and displays Superman’s classic ‘S’ logo in red and gold on the chest,” the description read in part. “The knee-length cape is made of red wool and attaches to the tunic via snap buttons on the shoulders.”
The costume was sold mounted on a bespoke mannequin with a painted life-cast of Reeve, which was mounted to a metal base in the shape of Superman’s emblem.
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Being that the model is the No. 1 “hero” used with the actors, the aluminum alloy skeletal E.T. is estimated tofetch as much as $3 million, according to the auction house.
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“Pre-dating modern CGI technology and effects, this one-of-a-kind cinematographic relic (constructed in 1981) features 85 points of movement and is regarded as an engineering masterpiece,” the lot description reads.
source: people.com
