As reported last week, Antique Helper is offering for public auction a number of Superman-related costumes as part of their “Super Hero Museum Collection” auction this weekend. The catalog is now published online, with carefully worded lot descriptions.
As noted in past Original Prop Blog articles, as well as Antique Helper’s own press release, some of the costumes consigned to this sale appear to have been prepared for auction via two other sales outlets in 2009 and 2010, though were withdrawn prior to sale.
Below are excerpts from some of the lot descriptions in the auction:
Sale 1060 Lot 63
Superman Costume, in the style of a B/W costume worn by Kirk Alyn Light blue and brown costume used for shooting black and white film. Very Good Condition; Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $5,000-20,000
Sale 1060 Lot 66
Clark Kent’s White Shirt and Black Tie; White long-sleeved dress shirt and black wool tie in the style of clothing worn by George Reeves as Clark Kent. Very Good Condition; Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $500-2,000
Sale 1060 Lot 68
Superman Costume, in the style of a costume worn by George Reeves gray and brown costume intended for shooting black and white film. Very Good Condition; Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $1,000-50,000
Sale 1060 Lot 69
Superman Costume, in the style of a costume worn by George Reeves blue wool pull-over tunic with attached cape, red trunks and blue tights ex collection: Jim Hambrick, Owner; Supermuseum, Metropolis, IL Very Good Condition; Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $1,000-50,000
Sale 1060 Lot 70
Jorel Tunic and Cape; Jorel costume of the style worn by Marlon Brando in the 1978 Superman movie. Black floor-length tunic with reflective white ‘S’ emblem, with black wool robe with matching black snaps. Retains Bermans & Nathans label. Very Good Condition; Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $1,000-2,000
Sale 1060 Lot 71
Superman Costume, in the style of the costume worn by Christopher Reeve in Superman III blue poly tunic with attached trunks, blue poly tights, cape, yellow vinyl belt, red leather boots ex collection: Jim Hambrick, Owner; Supermuseum, Metropolis, IL Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $1,000-20,000
Sale 1060 Lot 72
Superman movie prop, wig reportedly worn by Christopher Reeve with original box Very Good Condition; Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $500-2,000
Sale 1060 Lot 73
Superman’s “Dirty/Evil” Cape, of the style worn by Christopher Reeve in Superman III Very Good Condition; Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $500-2,000
Sale 1060 Lot 74
Superman Costume in the style of the costume worn by Dean Cain dark blue tights, red cape, red trunks, red leather boots ex collection: Jim Hambrick, Owner; Supermuseum, Metropolis, IL Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $1,000-10,000
Sale 1060 Lot 75
Superman Nightgown of the style worn by Terri Hatcher in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman; Very Good Condition; Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $500-1,000
Sale 1060 Lot 76
Superboy Costume W/Belt, in the style of the costume worn by Gerard Christopher Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $1,000-2,000
Sale 1060 Lot 77
Supergirl costume, in the style of the costume worn by Helen Slater Blue poly long sleeve one-piece with red skirt, sewn on bet and yellow lining, red wool blend cape. ex collection: Jim Hambrick, Owner; Supermuseum, Metropolis, IL Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $1,000-5,000
Sale 1060 Lot 78
Robin Costume, of the style worn by Burt Ward in the Batman TV series, signed by Burt Ward; Signed on right sleeve by Burt Ward. Very Good Condition; Antique Helper, Inc. makes no claim of authenticity. No warranty is made as to any printed claims of authenticity regarding memorabilia. Any statement or record of guarantee of authenticity, with or without provenance, previously made in regard to any item in this auction is not relevant to this sale. It should be understood that any item carries the risk of being an unauthorized replica.
Estimate $1,000-10,000
The full descriptions, photos, and details can be viewed at the official Antique Helper website at www.AntiqueHelper.com:
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