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Thursday, 19 July 2012

Hollywood's most iconic costumes to be auctioned off


See yourself as a superhero? Hollywood's most iconic costumes to be auctioned off

PUBLISHED: 07:09, 19 July 2012 | UPDATED: 07:55, 19 July 2012
    Costumes from some of the most recognizable characters in Hollywood will be auctioned off later this month.



The infamous costumes, including the original 1978 Superman outfit worn by Christopher Reeve, Michael Keaton's 1989 Batman ensemble and the hairy mask of Peter Mayhew's Chewbacca, will be featured at the Treasures on the Hollywood Vaults auction on July 28.
The costumes are expected to be picked up at a range of prices with Russell Crowe's chest armour from Gladiator forecast to be sold at a minimum $15,000 to Reeve's costume predicted to pull in up to $80,000.
The auction will be held in Los Angeles, California with an array of costumes available for auction.
You'll believe: The original Superman: The Movie costume worn by Christopher Reeve will be auctioned at the Treasures of the Hollywood Vaults in Los Angeles, California for an expected price of $60,000 to $80,000
Infamous: This is iconic movie costume of Superman will be auctioned for a likely $60,000 to $80,000
You'll believe: The original Superman: The Movie costume worn by Christopher Reeve will be auctioned at the Treasures of the Hollywood Vaults in Los Angeles, California for an expected price of $60,000 to $80,000
To Gotham City: Michael Keaton's 1989 Batman costume with its rubber bodysuit, cape and cowl will be auctioned
Auctioned: The Batman ensemble will sell for an estimated $30,000 to $50,000
To Gotham City: Michael Keaton's 1989 Batman costume with its rubber bodysuit, cape and cowl will sell for an estimated $30,000 to $50,000
Price for Chewie: The auction is expecting the Chewbacca mask to be sold at $60,000 to $80,000
Your sidekick: The unforgettable hairy mask from Peter Mayhew's Chewbacca from Star Wars will be for auction
Your sidekick: The unforgettable hairy mask from Peter Mayhew's Chewbacca from Star Wars is expected to be auctioned off for $60,000 to $80,000
Iconic: Hugh Jackman's Wolverine claws in the series of X-Men films could go for $20,000 to $30,000
Well-known: The claws are from an famous costume used by Hugh Jackman in a series of X-Men films
Iconic: Hugh Jackman's Wolverine claws in the series of X-Men films could go for $20,000 to $30,000
Villians, too: Jim Carrey's costume as The Riddler in the 1995 film Batman Forever is expected to be auctioned
Bad guys: Although The Riddler is not a superhero, the villain character will also have its character auctioned
Villians, too: Jim Carrey's costume as The Riddler in the 1995 film Batman Forever is expected to be auctioned for $20,000 to $30,000
Infamous: Russell Crowe's chest armour from the movie Gladiator will be auctioned for $15,000 to $20,000
A big hit: The armour was part of the very popular and well-received movie, The Gladiator
Infamous: Russell Crowe's chest armour from the movie Gladiator will be auctioned for $15,000 to $20,000
Popular: Iam McKellen's Magneto costume from X-Men will likely go for $20,000 to $30,000
Fun: The Magneto costume was part of the hit movie X-Men
Popular: Iam McKellen's Magneto costume from X-Men will likely go for $20,000 to $30,000
Fun, too: Gene Wilder's very purple suit as Willy Wonka will also be featured at the Los Angeles event
Different: Willy Wonka's suit is one of the interesting costumes available at auction
Fun, too: Gene Wilder's very purple suit as Willy Wonka will also be featured at the Los Angeles event


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2175741/Hollywoods-iconic-costumes-Christopher-Reeves-Superman-Peter-Mayhews-Chewbacca-auctioned-off.html#ixzz216zfS4FH
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