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). [Read more…]
Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: December 2008, Part 2
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”.
Standard Resolution Still Image Reference Archive: Superman IV (1987)
This article provides an archive of stills from the film, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. This film is not available in any high definition (HD DVD or Blu-Ray) disc format, so these captures are in standard definition (1079×607), as was the case with Superman III (see Reference Archive: Superman III). [Read more…]
Standard Resolution Still Image Reference Archive: Superman III (1983)
This article provides an archive of stills from the film, Superman III. This film is not available in any high definition (HD DVD or Blu-Ray) disc format, so these captures are in standard definition (1153×649). [Read more…]
Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: August 2008, Part 3
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”. [Read more…]
“ComicLink”/”Super Museum” Superman Costume: Auction Outcome Update
Tonight the auction for the Superman costume offered for sale at public auction by “ComicLink.com” with the Letter of Authenticity from Jim Hambrick of the Super Museum ended with 33 bids for a price realized of $3,600, though the unstated reserve was not met. [Read more…]
More from Jim Hambrick (Super Museum / Supermuseum)
I have received another e-mail message from Jim Hambrick with regard to the questions about the Superman costume currently at auction with “ComicLink” citing as provenance the notarized Letter of Authenticity signed by Jim Hambrick, Supermuseum (LINK). [Read more…]
Response to Jim Hambrick (Super Museum / Supermuseum) Message
Below is the reaction to Jim Hambrick’s message published Friday (see Response from Jim Hambrick (Supermuseum / Super Museum)…). This response is limited in scope to a few specific points that are on topic with the original article (see “ComicLink” Superman Costume Auction…). [Read more…]