Film props worth £10m to go under hammer in London
Over 1,400 items, including Batman's Batpod and Indiana Jones's fedora, will be auctioned by Propstore.
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More than 1,400 film and television memorabilia items, collectively valued at an estimated £10 million, will be available at Propstore's Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction. The event will showcase significant props from iconic franchises including Batman, Indiana Jones, and Game of Thrones.
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Among the most anticipated lots is the Batpod motorcycle, featured in the films The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). This vehicle has an estimated sale price of between £450,000 and £900,000. Also drawing significant attention is the iconic fedora worn by Harrison Ford's stunt double, Vic Armstrong, for the Indiana Jones character. This fedora, along with a stunt shirt from Armstrong's personal collection, is expected to achieve between £400,000 and £800,000. Indiana Jones's eight-foot bullwhip from the same film is also up for auction, with an estimate of £200,000 to £400,000.
Further highlights include the Longclaw sword, used by Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones between 2011 and 2019, which carries an estimate of £50,000 to £100,000. Daenerys Targaryen's Drogon dragon egg from the same series is estimated to sell for between £20,000 and £40,000. Christian Bale's Batman suit from Batman Begins (2005) is also listed, with an estimated value between £125,000 and £250,000.
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The auction is scheduled to run for three days, from December 4 to December 6. The first day will include in-person bidding at Bafta's 195 Piccadilly venue in London. Global phone, online, and absentee bidding options will be available throughout the three-day event. Prior to the auction, a public exhibition will be held at The Cumberland Hotel in London from November 19 to November 22, offering fans an opportunity to view the items.
Stephen Lane, founder and chief executive of Propstore, described the Batpod as an "extraordinary feat of filmmaking and engineering" and a "spectacular centrepiece" for the auction. He also noted the significance of bringing the Indiana Jones fedora, shirt, and bullwhip together in one sale, calling it an "extraordinary opportunity for collectors" and highlighting the story of stunt work behind the adventure that the items from Vic Armstrong's collection represent.
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+What is the total estimated value of the items in the auction?
The Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction features over 1,400 lots with a total estimated value of £10 million. This includes a wide range of props and costumes from popular films and television series.
+When and where will the auction take place?
The auction will run from December 4 to December 6. In-person bidding will be available on the first day at Bafta's 195 Piccadilly venue in London, with global phone, online, and absentee bidding available for all three days.
+Can I see the items before the auction?
Yes, there will be a public exhibition of the items at The Cumberland Hotel in London from November 19 to November 22. This provides an opportunity for fans and collectors to view the memorabilia before bidding commences.
+What are some of the most valuable items expected to be sold?
Key items include Batman's Batpod, estimated between £450,000 and £900,000, and Indiana Jones's fedora and stunt shirt, expected to fetch between £400,000 and £800,000. Other notable items like the Longclaw sword from Game of Thrones are also featured.
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