As noted last week (see Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: December 2008, Part 2), GovernmentAuction.com offered for sale a Superman costume marketed as “original” and “worn by Christopher Reeve” in the movie, Superman. Today this costume sold at public auction for $92,200.00 ($101,420.00 including the 10% Buyer’s Premium). The eBay Live Auctions bid history shows 36 floor bids, starting at $50,000.00.
As noted in the prior article, there appeared to be additional information on the poster board behind the mannequin in the marketing photo provided, reading “Letter of Authenticity Included”.
I sent inquiries to seller GovernmentAuction.com – through the eBay “Ask Seller A Question” tool as well as directly via e-mail ([email protected]) – to obtain details as to the source of the Letter of Authenticity.
I received no responses.
Below is an archive of the eBay Live Auctions bid history:
Below is an updated archive of the auction:
eBay Seller: governmentauctionlive
Auction Title: “2101: Superman Costume-Original -Worn by Christopher Re”
Noted Source/Provenance: None Stated
eBay Item #: 350142010355
End Date: 12/28/08
Auction Result: Starting Bid $50,000.00, Estimate $300,000.00-$600,000.00, Sold for $92,200.00 ($101,420.00 including 10% Buyer’s Premium) with 36 floor bids
Full Auction Archive: “2101: Superman Costume-Original -Worn by Christopher Re”
Description:
This mannequin, professionally created byHollywood prop designers, bears the original suit worn by Christopher Reeve in the 1970’s Superman movies.
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Primary Photo:
Below is a comparison between the Government Auction Superman costume and the Superman costume loaned to the Movieum exhibit by The Prop Store of London:
This article continues coverage of Superman costumes and costume components offered for sale publicly in the marketplace attributed to use in the Superman films of the 70s-80s starring Christopher Reeve and characterized as “original” and “authentic”.
For more information: Market Watch | Superman
Jason De Bord