Screen used Superman costume and other movie props hit auction block

The original costume worn by Christopher Reeve in Superman is set to hit the block in an auction of movie-used props.

The Film Memorabilia collection goes live on the 28 October, in what has been described a “tightly curated capsule auction”.

What’s The Jam reports Reeve’s legendary costume is expected to sell for up to £600,000 ($800,000).

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The outfit was worn in three of the movies that Reeve starred in: Superman, Superman II and Superman III.

“The costume on offer here is rare not only because it is one of the few head-to-toe complete costumes to have ever come to market, but also because the pieces were screen-worn by Reeve across not one, but the first three films,” said Sotheby’s.

“The present tunic was fabricated and labelled for Superman III, the present trunks and leggings were fabricated for Superman II, and the cape was fabricated and labelled for Superman I and then repurposed for Superman II.”

Not into Lycra? The auction house also has other incredible items up for sale.

One of the props on offer is a screen-used ‘gimer stick’ wielded by Jedi Master Yoda in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

It is composed of painted moulded fibreglass and is expected to sell for between £37, 500- £45,000 ($50,000 – $60,000).

Other auction highlights include a production-used practical Iron Man helmet for Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark for approximately £37,500 – £60,000 ($50,000 – $80,000).

A screen-used illuminating wand prop used by Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort is also hitting the block.

It is expected to fetch up to £22,500 ($30,000).

A pair of sunglasses worn by Sean Connery as James Bond in Thunderball are up for grabs, too, with a guide price of £7,500 – £15,000 ($10,000 – $20,000).

Sotheby’s is hosting the live auction in New York.

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