Princess Leia’s original Star Wars ceremonial dress is expected to fetch a whopping $2 million at auction. Propstore is gearing up to auction film and TV memorabilia worth more than $12 million from June 28 to June 30, 2023.
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According to an MSN report, this includes iconic outfits from Harry Potter, Gladiator, Batman, and Star Wars. Carrie Fisher’s Princess Leia ceremonial dress is likely to fetch $1 million (about £800,000) – $2 million. Interestingly, the dress was once thought lost.
Iconic movie costumes in Propstore auction
Batman’s Batpod from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises could end up selling for a similar sum. Likewise, Chris Pratt’s Light-Up “Star-Lord” Helmet from Guardians of the Galaxy could sell for between $100,000 – $200,000 (£80,000-£160,000).
Also, the coat worn by Kate Winslett when the Titanic sank is expected to set you back a similar sum. Notably, a Spider Head from The Thing has the same estimate. Russell Crowe’s armor from Gladiator could fetch $80,000 – $160,000 (£64,600 – £129,200).
Some of these items include #PrincessLeia’s Dress, #HarryPotter’s uniform, #StevenSpielberg’s evil #clown doll for ‘#Poltergeist,’ etc.
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The outfit worn by Harrison Ford while playing Rick Deckard in 1982’s Blade Runner has the same estimate.
“This year, Propstore’s Los Angeles Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction contains many never seen before treasures from film and television content including Princess Leia’s Ceremonial Dress from the end of Star Wars which was once thought to be lost,” Brandon Alinger, Propstore COO said.
You can place bids online, via absentee bidding, or over the phone. Aside from this, the public at The Petersen Automotive Museum can avail of in-room bidding on the first day of the event (June 28).
Watch this space for the latest updates on auctions.