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”.
Provenance Update: “bidandbeyond” Costume
As an update to the original January 2009, Part 1 article, and the costume listed for sale on eBay twice with a $90,000 starting bid, the seller (bidandbeyond) sent me scans of the provenance he claims to have received with the costume, purchased from Antiquities in Las Vegas:
The full details on the “bidandbeyond” costume can be found below:
Similar provenance bearing the same May 15, 1991 date and “Ana Mungia” signature accompanied a costume sold on eBay by “queenrocks” in January 2008 – one year ago:
The provenance of this costume was also a topic in the following articles:
This “queenrocks” costume and accompanying provenance was sent to me in September 2008. I published and archived high resolution photos of the costume as well as high resolution scans of the Super Hollywood Letter of Authenticity signed by Ana Mungia:
Below is a comparison between the “bidandbeyond” provenance and the provenance included with a costume archived in prior articles:
Though the “bidandbeyond” scan is grayscale, the seller states it is color with a signature in blue ink, like the one that originated from the “queenrocks” eBay auction.
Note that they bear the same date – May 15, 1991 – though the one the seller claims originated from Antiquities in Las Vegas lacks the “Super Hollywood” header and address.
Also of note is the discrepancy of the “Ana Mungia” signatures (“bidandbeyond” TOP, “queenrocks” MIDDLE, “50% Transparency Overlay BOTTOM):
Discrepancies with regards to the signatures of Ana Mungia has been discussed in prior articles:
Also, matching dates on multiple letters of provenance related to Antiquities in Las Vegas has also been discussed in a prior article (both 12/29/75):
Additional January 2009 eBay Auction Listings
eBay Seller: super38
Auction Title: “Jorel Krypton Superman Reeve S ‘Diamond’ studs original”
Noted Source/Provenance: None Stated
eBay Item #: 250363437177
End Date: 02/01/09
Auction Result: Currently Active, Starting Bid $499.00, No Bids
Full Auction Archive: “Jorel Krypton Superman Reeve S ‘Diamond’ studs original”
Description:
NO RESERVE!! From my personal collection. Must sell with NO RESERVE! If your a Superman or Brando fan, what a fantastic gift to yourself or a loved one. Original S emblem from first movie. Will look tremendous framed in your theater room! Excellent! Please email any and all questions.
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eBay Seller: super38
Auction Title: “Superman Walking wool cape dirty Costume Reeve Sale!!”
Noted Source/Provenance: None Stated
eBay Item #: 260352590092
End Date: 02/04/09
Auction Result: Currently Active, Starting Bid $999.00, “Buy It Now” $1,690.00, No Bids
Full Auction Archive: “Superman Walking wool cape dirty Costume Reeve Sale!!”
Description:
Sale!!! Thanksgiving Sale!!!!
SUPER HOLLYWOOD
Chris Reeve red wool walking dirty cape from bad superman original Berman tag. 100% original and authentic Superman. Four snaps, two straps. Please email for any and all information. Free Shipping USA $25 world Global Priority!!
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Note:
A Super Hollywood (Armando Alvarez, “super38” on eBay) listing with the same description and same photo sold on December 14, 2008 with one “Private” bid for $899.00 (click image below for full listing archive):
For more information, please reference: Market Watch | Superman
Jason De Bord