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Below is a recent realized price for a Ming the Merciless Costume from Charles Middleton’s character in the Flash Gordon films. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
Charles Middleton Ming the Merciless Costume. Sold for Nearly $45,000.
Here are some Flash Gordon comics we sold:
Alex Raymond Signed 1942 Sunday “Flash Gordon” Hand-Drawn Strip
Alex Raymond comic art signed being a “Flash Gordon” strip, hand-drawn in ink, from Sunday, 6 September 1942, syndicated by King Features. The strip is signed in the lower right corner, “Alex Raymond” with his characteristic flourishes. In this action-packed strip, Flash embraces Dale in front of Queen Desira, who feels the pangs of jealousy. After swimming with Flash, Dale and Dr. Zarkov to escape giant termites, she experiences a different kind of magnetism. Raymond drew his science fiction adventure from 1934-43. This panel belonged to Jim Raymond, his brother, also a cartoonist, who worked on Blondie. Strip is drawn on 20″ x 15″ artist’s board and matted to an overall size of 20.5″ x 17.25″. Light overall toning and small area of foxing near King Features label, else near fine. Lot includes a Fall 1956 issue of “The Cartoonist,” featuring an obituary of Alex Raymond, who died in an auto accident on 6 September 1956, 14 years to the day after the date of this strip. A spectacular representation of Alex Raymond comic art. Sold for $13,546.50.
Alex Raymond Comic Art of Flash Gordon — Hand-Drawn Frame — Third Panel from Sunday, 4 June 1939
Alex Raymond comic art signed including a “Flash Gordon” frame, hand-drawn in ink. This is the third panel from the 4 June 1939, “Flash Gordon” Sunday strip syndicated by King Features. Verso is dated June 1939. The great comic strip artist inscribes, “To Faith Farmer from her friend and former neighbor Alex Raymond” to the lower right corner. His bold, clear signature is attractively stylized. A caption beneath the image reads, “THEY DANGLE OVER THE FIERY CHASM AS THE GUARD RAISES THE DRAWBRIDGE.” Raymond draws his popular hero Flash Gordon and heroine Queen Fria clinging to the drawbridge for dear life in this quintessential example of Raymond’s work, whose comic strips have been and continue to be the gold standard in pulp fiction. Page glued to frame board measures approximately 8″ x 9.75″. Some toning and small areas of discoloration, particularly on Flash’s arm, else very good. Another spectacular representation of Alex Raymond comic art. Sold for $7,530.
Here are some screen worn costumes we have sold:
Screen-worn Dancing Bear costume from Captain Kangaroo. Finely handcrafted costume includes the giant plush head and one-piece body suit. The darling character was played by its inventor, Cosmo Allegretti, save for a few years early in the program when Don Watts inhabited the costume. Bear’s head is decorated in felt and velour with a black satin bow around the neck. Ears are wired for shape and rim is lined in padded leather. Fuzzy brown body suit is fully lined and features a shaped padded belly, enclosed mitten hands and built-in feet. Zips up the back under a Velcro closure, with a single hook and eye closure at the top. Both head and body feature discreet mesh ventilation sections. Dancing Bear’s head measures 18” across, 22.5” in height and 15” deep. Body measures 61” in height and 25” across the chest with a 24” inseam. Some overall wear and dust to hefty costume and separation to sole of left shoe, else near fine. A very special one-of-a-kind piece of Captain Kangaroo. Sold for $207,019.
Kate Winslet Screen-Worn Coat From ”Titanic” — Worn During Her Dramatic Scenes of the Ship Sinking
Kate Winslet screen-worn coat from ”Titanic”. James Cameron directed Winslet in the 1997 blockbuster, in which she starred as the wealthy Rose DeWitt Bukater, star-crossed lover to Leonardo DiCaprio’s working class character Jack. Winslet is dressed in the pink coat during the scenes when the ship begins to sink. Staining to lower portion of silk lining due to this partial submergence during filming, else near fine. Extensive provenance includes a two year paid exhibition in a Titanic museum and write-up in the USA Today newspaper. Also with a COA from Twentieth-Century Fox, indicating that this coat was worn by Kate Winslet ”on deck during sinking scenes”, as well as an LOA from Salvador Perez, the Costume Manufacturing Foreman on ”Titanic,” confirming that this coat was screen-worn by Winslet in the film. A beautiful wardrobe piece from one of the most important sequences in ”Titanic,” the second highest grossing film of all time. Sold for $164,520.
Mark Hamill’s Screen-Worn Hero Pants in the Original 1977 ”Star Wars” as Luke Skywalker
Screen-worn ”hero” costume pants worn by Mark Hamill in his career-defining role as Luke Skywalker in the 1977 epic film ”Star Wars”, the first in the groundbreaking trilogy. As one of the top-grossing films of all time, George Lucas’ first film in the successful series won six Oscars, among many other awards. In a galaxy far, far away, Hamill donned these iconic pants as the Jedi Knight of all Jedi Knights, wearing the costume pants throughout much of the film. Sand-colored ”cotton drill” Levi’s pants are purposely distressed to display wear, with dirt to back right pocket and in spots to front of pant legs. In fact, in an accompanying article, Mark Hamill said of the pants, ”By the way, those pants I wore were just bleached Levi’s with the tag still in them.” Pants measure 29” waist x 37” in length with two 6” slits up each side. Customized by the famous London costumier, Bermans & Nathans, original tag sewn to inseam reads: ”Bermans & Nathans / 40 Camden St., / London N.W. 1” tag with a ”Mark Hamill / 10490 Luke / Star Wars” printed in type beneath it. Very good condition overall. Also with tags attached from both Christie’s, where the pants were originally auctioned, and Sotheby’s, from its 1998 auction. Sold for $60,000.
The Batsuit From “Batman Returns” Starring Val Kilmer — Measures Over 6′ Tall on Custom Display
The Batsuit from the 1995 hit superhero film “Batman Forever” directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Val Kilmer as Batman. Body of batsuit is in formed black rubber segments covered by the textured integral cape and cowl style mask, with long black leather gloves, boots and black plastic belt and bat symbol. Original parts of the costume from the film are the cowl, cape and body; the gloves, belt, insignia and shoes are replicas for the display. Cowl was likely not worn, but rather displayed in the Batcave scene, and attaches to the cape with velcro. Costume comes displayed dramatically on a mannequin with chiseled face of Kilmer, mounted to a 2′ square gray-white base with “BATMAN FOREVER” at front center. Zipper along the back opens to reveal “K.C. #59″ written in silver ink. Batsuit measures 6’5″ tall including 4″ tall base, and approximately 28” at the widest point of the cape. Light wear and cracking from use, with a few chips to top of insignia, and glue showing at top of cape where it attaches to cowl. Overall in very good plus condition, a stunning display. Sold for $45,000.
”RoboCop” OmniCorp Screen-Used Prop Body Parts From the Successful 2014 Remake of The Cult Classic
”RoboCop” screen-used prop body parts from the 2014 remake of the film. Parts are for the EM 208 OmniCorp robot. Includes four separated pieces: (1) EM-208 head, with molded features painted, as well as a high gloss foam coating. Silver and black in color, measures 8” x 8.5” with a 12” depth. (2) EM-208 torso as one full piece. Again with a high gloss coating. Molded features include a spinal column, immobile pistons, as well as other mechanical attachment pieces. Measures 14” x 30” with a 10” depth. Measures 7.8 pounds. (3) Two EM-208 legs, one left and one right leg, each in a high gloss coating. Left leg has two metal cord straps attached to the top for hanging and attachment purposes. Foot measures 6” x 13” together with the leg, 41” in height. Each leg weighs 8.4 pounds. Entire set weighs approximately 25 pounds. Minor wear, else near fine. With a COA from MGM. Sold for $25,000.
Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith screen-worn black suits and prop weapons from ”Men in Black II”. Extensive lot from the hit UFO franchise includes the iconic black suits worn by Tommy Lee Jones as Agent Kay and by Will Smith as Agent Jay. Pair of suits were tailor-made for the actors by acclaimed costume designer John David Ridge. ”Mr. Tommy Lee Jones” is typed to the labels of his jacket and pants, as is ”Mr. Will Smith” on the labels of his jacket and pants. Both suits include a white cotton dress shirt, custom made by Anto of Beverly Hills. Shirts feature monograms embroidered in blue thread to the labels, ”T.L.J.” and ”W.S.”, respectively. Shirt labels are dated June 2001 in type. Ensembles are complete with unlabeled black neckties and velvet pocket squares. Wardrobe is accompanied by the pieces de resistance, Agent Kay & Jay’s giant alien-blasting weapons. Impressive pieces are made of solid rubber finished in silver paint. Agent Kay’s single-barrel weapon in silver, with green at the top measures a whopping 40” in length. Agent Jay’s tri-barrel weapon measures 31.5”. Will Smith’s jacket and trousers feature small holes for his wire harness to pass through, with labels inscribed ”Harness” in ink, and the letters ”FC” are handwritten to his shirt label. Some scuffing to props and tearing to the back of Jones’ shirt, else lot is near fine overall. With a COA from Prop Store and a copy of costume department’s info sheet. Sold for $25,428.
Joan Crawford’s hero dress from her magnum opus, “Mildred Pierce”. Joan Crawford currently ranks in the American Film Institute’s top ten actresses in the history of cinema. Polka-dot dress is worn by Crawford in the film’s promotional posters, in a still captured from the scene in the beginning of the film when she goes on a date, set at the Malibu beach house of her scheming beau Monte Beragon. Rayon dress, originally white, has since been dyed to a flesh tone color, with polka dots in a darker nude shade. Design features a slightly A-line cut shirt, long sleeves, pleated bodice and square neckline flanked by a simple bow on either side. A Warner Bros. Pictures label is sewn into the placket and has a hand note, “B – 2nd Dress / 18905-638”. Written inside the top in black felt tip is the note, “TBS / 209”. Dress fastens up the back and at the waistline with alternating snaps and hook-and-eye closures, also found at the cuffs. Discreet side zipper is placed over the hip. Likely altered for use in a later Warner Brothers film, dress measures 17.75″ from underarm to underarm, with 21″ sleeve and a petite 11″ across the waist. Original self-belt is absent; dress is accompanied by later grosgrain belt in brown with a cream stripe through the center. Scattered pinholes and stray threads, else near fine. A stunning piece worn by Crawford in her triumphant comeback role, where she delivered what is considered one of the Best Actress performances of all time. Provenance from Warner Brothers. Sold for $24,500.
Leonardo DiCaprio Signature Wardrobe from the 1997 Epic “Titanic” — Corduroy Trousers & Knit Shirt
Wardrobe made for Leonardo DiCaprio’s character the 1997 epic “Titanic”. Two-piece ensemble comprises (1) an oversize putty color long-sleeved cotton shirt with a bib detail of tan striped fabric. Measures 24″ across the chest. Light pilling, else near fine. (2) bronze corduroy trousers made by Dominic Gherardi, custom tailor for the movie, labeled “Leonardo DiC / Jack #2”. Trousers close with a button fly and waistband features buttons for suspenders. “Leonardo” label has detached from tailor’s label, else near fine. Costume has the original Fox Studio hang tags. Also accompanied by wardrobe department’s tag. Sold for $23,116.
Superman Hero Costume Worn by Christopher Reeve in the 1978 Superman Film
Very rare Superman “muscle tunic” worn by Christopher Reeve during filming of “Superman: The Movie”, the very first film of the beloved Christopher Reeve franchise, released in 1978. Tunic used in the flight scenes features two stitched holes on the sides, used to attach the flying harness. Four snaps at top are for attaching the cape. Signature blue tunic is made complete with Superman’s large emblematic gold and red “S” sewn onto the front. The original “Bermans & Nathans / 40 Camden St. / London N.W. 1” tag is still intact on the tunic’s inner back collar, next to the zipper, with the label reading in type: “CHRISTOPHER REEVE / 12312 WITH MUSCLES / SUPERMAN”. Made of special nylon fabric, used for its stretch and ability to retain its original shape. Without being stretched, tunic measures 18″ across the chest and 29″ long. A few small holes, otherwise in near fine condition. With Prop Store COA. Sold for $20,250.
Bruce Lee screen-worn suede suit from ”The Lost Interview”, the only English television interview that Lee gave, for The Pierre Breton Show on 9 December 1971. The interview was thought to be lost to history until it reemerged in 1994, and in it, Lee gives many of his famous statements including ”I have no fear”, and ”Be water, my friend.” He continues, ”Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless, like water. Now, you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash! Be water, my friend”.
Attractive two-piece suit comprises a jacket and matching pair of trousers in chestnut brown suede with contrasting bronze stitching. Fully-lined jacket hits below the hip, snaps up the front and features a pocket positioned diagonally at the left breast. A Coronet Leatherware brand label is sewn to the interior pocket. Measures 17.5” across the chest. Two-pocket trousers feature a zip front and two snap closure, measuring 30” in the waist, with a 30” inseam. Jacket is near fine and trousers show a few tiny stains to the back and some unraveling of thread at left hip pocket, else near fine. From the collection of Herb Jackson, well-documented as Lee’s first generation Jeet Kune Do protege, builder of custom martial arts training equipment for Lee and ultimately his good friend. Lee gifted the suit to Jackson at the time of filming ”Return of the Dragon”, when the latter went to visit him on location in Hong Kong. With a COA from Jackson’s son.
Footage of the ”Lost Interview” can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLXYFEa0q58. Sold for 18,760.
Costume worn by Russell Crowe in the 2000 historical-fiction epic film ”Gladiator”, one of the most successful movies of all time. Crowe won the Academy Award for his performance as Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridias. Jany Yates also won for Best Costume Design, and the film itself won Best Picture. Arena costume includes a full-length sleeveless tunic in oatmeal colored burlap, lined in off-white cloth, with thick brown distressed leather belt by Cornejo of Madrid. Near fine. Accompanied by a 14” x 11” lobby card depicting Crowe in costume in a gladiator arena scene. With Prop Store COA. Sold for $15,786.
hirley Temple Screen-Worn Heart Dress From 1938 Film ”Just Around the Corner”
Shirley Temple screen-worn heart dress, worn as ”Penny” in the 1938 film ”Just Around the Corner”. Designed by Gwen Wakeling, the blue wool dress is pleated and has three hearts on the chest. Attached is a matching short sleeve silk blouse with a leaf and heart design and two prominent red hearts on the collar. Dress has two straps per shoulder and an adjustable belt in back. Measures 12” across the shoulders with 4” sleeves and 26” overall length. Comes with two vintage photographs of Shirley wearing the dress. Near fine condition. With a COA signed by the Shirley Temple estate. Sold for $15,625.
Roddy McDowell’s Screen-Worn Planet of the Apes Costume
Roddy McDowell’s screen-worn costume from 1968 sci-fi classic film ”Planet of the Apes.” Morton Haack was Oscar-nominated for costume design for this iconic picture. The 4-piece ape suit bears the label of legendary Hollywood wardrobe design house Western Costume. McDowell’s name is hand-written on the label with production number 2771-1, with the wardrobe department’s tag still attached. Green and brown cotton ensemble comprises a tunic, pants, and undergarment. Near fine. With provenance from Profiles in History. Sold for $9,582.
Elizabeth Taylor screen-worn gown from the 1977 film, ”A Little Night Music,” based on the successful 1973 Sondheim musical. Directed by Harold Prince, the film starred Taylor, Len Cariou, Lesley-Anne Down and Diana Rigg. Taylor played Desiree Armfeldt, a famous actress who tries to seduce a newly married former fling in Austria circa 1900. Custom-made for Elizabeth Taylor by renowned designer Florence Kotz for costumer Barbara Matera, gown has original ”Barbara Matera LTD, New York” tag sewn to inseam with ”Ms. Taylor” printed on it in typescript. Gown is lilac with a teal chiffon overlay and art nouveau-style floral patterns embroidered at bottom. Costume also includes a boned bodice and ruffled sleeves with attached satin belt. Measures 15” shoulder to shoulder and 57” inches in length, with a train. Dress is delicate where bodice is attached to skirt, else near fine condition overall. From the estate of Elizabeth Taylor and with Christie’s provenance. Sold for $6,083.
Buffalo Bob Smith Screen-Worn ”Howdy Doody” Costume — Also Worn for Cover of ”TV Guide” in 1954
”Howdy Doody” costume screen-worn on the show by its host and co-creator, Buffalo Bob Smith, and also worn on the cover of ”TV Guide” magazine from 1954. Suit is known to be the only surviving costume from the early 1950s era of ”Howdy Doody”. Cowboy style costume includes fringed jacket with a buffalo image sewn on the back, matching fringed pants, and a belt with decorative metal pieces sewn on. Custom-made costume is approximate size large. Light discoloration in spots, and a few small holes. Overall in very good condition. With an LOA from Robin Smith, Bob Smith’s son. Sold for $6,250.
Costume From “Star Trek I: The Motion Picture” — Made for DeForest Kelley as “Dr. McCoy”
Costume from “Star Trek I: The Motion Picture” for DeForest Kelley as “Dr. McCoy.” Grey trousers attached to shoes with matching Class-C jacket wrap. Jacket features wide, elbow length sleeves and metal Starfleet badge at waist where the jacket closes via Velcro and inner waist-tie. Western Costume Company tags read “Kelley DeForest” on each garment. Two, unattached green and gold medical division shoulder stripes included. Some small holes to back of jacket and minor soiling to right shoulder, otherwise excellent. It’s a Wrap COA. Sold for $4,800.
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