London: A treasure trove of cinematic history is set to go under the hammer next month, featuring iconic items from beloved films and television series. Propstore, the renowned entertainment memorabilia auctioneer, is hosting its annual live auction from November 14 to 17, showcasing over 1,800 items estimated to fetch more than £10 million ($13.1 million).
Among the standout pieces is a Sandtrooper helmet from the iconic “Move Along” scene in Star Wars: A New Hope, expected to sell for between £250,000 and £500,000 ($326,900 to $654,000). “It’s an incredibly rare artifact,” remarked Propstore founder and Chief Executive Stephen Lane.
In addition, the auction features Yoda’s cane, used in both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. A variety of costumes are also on offer, including Michael Keaton’s Batsuit from Batman Returns, Daniel Craig’s suit from Skyfall, and the resized jacket worn by Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly in Back to the Future Part II.
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Notably, Clint Eastwood’s duster coat from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly will also be available. “The duster is synonymous with most Western films,” Lane explained. “This film is considered one of the best Westerns of all time, and Clint Eastwood costume pieces from those films virtually never, ever turn up.”
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Other auction highlights include Russell Crowe’s Maximus arena helmet and mask from Gladiator, the ghostface mask worn by Henry Winkler as principal Arthur Himbry in Scream, and a stunning dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra.
