“Museum Collection of Superhero Memorabilia” Superman Costume Auction Results

As reported over recent weeks, Antique Helper offered a collection of mostly Superman-related costumes and memorabilia yesterday, the descriptions of which included caveats and disclaimers as to provenance and authenticity.  Generally, the auction results for the costumes highlighted in the prior articles were lackluster, in terms of comparable confirmed authentic examples of the same style and type of wardrobe pieces.

As an example, a Superman IV costume worn by Christopher Reeve offered at public auction by Julien’s Auction, based on the description, photos, and additional photos I have obtained that was absolutely consistent with the confirmed original costumes that I have personally examined in every detail, sold for $32,500.00 in June 2010.  A costume in yesterday’s auction “in the style of the costume worn by Christopher Reeve in Superman III” sold for $3,000.00.

Below are the original estimates along with the auction results:

More details about the background of the auction can be found at the Indiana Business Journal: “Local Superman auction to take flight this month“

In an effort to help provide hobbyists and consumers with free and publicly accessible information and resources about researching, discussing, and authenticating original props and costumes, the Original Prop Blog has posted well over 100 articles specifically about Superman costumes offered for public sale in the marketplace, all of which can be accessed via the link below:

• Market Watch | Superman

Jason DeBord