Propstore is bringing over 1,700 lots of original film and television props, costumes, production materials, and autographed items to Los Angeles from August 26 to 29.
Leading the sale is John Travolta’s iconic white suit from Saturday Night Fever, estimated at $200,000-$400,000, worn during the film’s famous disco competition and bearing a handwritten inscription from Travolta.
Notable items also include Jack Torrance’s axe from The Shining, a mosquito in amber from Jurassic Park, and the scissor hand props from Edward Scissorhands.
Frank the Rabbit’s suit from Donnie Darko is being auctioned for the first time after being displayed at the Academy Museum, and the prosthetic teeth worn by Michael Jackson in the Thriller music video are also on the block.
Michael Keaton’s suit from Batman Returns and Leeloo’s multi-pass from The Fifth Element round out the high-profile non-horror items.
Brandon Alinger, Propstore chief operating officer, said: “At Propstore, we’re passionate about preserving and sharing the history of film and television through the original objects that helped bring these stories to life. From John Travolta’s iconic white suit from Saturday Night Fever and the amber fossil from Jurassic Park to a remarkable collection of autographed treasures, this auction reflects the incredible diversity of entertainment memorabilia and offers collectors the opportunity to own authentic pieces of the films, performers, and moments that continue to inspire audiences around the world.”
The screen-matched mosquito in amber fossil from Jurassic Park is expected to reach between $100,000 and $200,000.
Frank the Rabbit’s costume from the cult classic Donnie Darko, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, is estimated to sell for between $100,000 and $200,000.
Jack Torrance’s stunt axe from The Shining is estimated at $50,000-$100,000, while Tony Stark’s Iron Man Mark 46 upper body armor from Captain America: Civil War is expected to fetch $40,000-$80,000.
The scissor hand props from Edward Scissorhands are estimated at $60,000-$100,000.
The Saturday Night Fever suit was later owned by film critic Gene Siskel and bears a handwritten inscription from Travolta.
With the white suit, “for the dancing sequence, the shirt has been sewn into the pants. It’s permanently tucked in so he can go out there in the tight-fitting suit and do all those dance mov…”
Fans and collectors can check out all of these lots at Badd House in West Hollywood from July 30 to August 2, where they’ll be on display before they go under the hammer.
Public in-room bidding will take place at The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on August 26, with live global online, absentee, and telephone bidding available throughout the four-day event.
The four-day live sale brings together more than 1,700 lots with a combined pre-sale estimate of $10 million.
In the viral moment that made this auction possible, Travolta’s suit from the 1977 dance-drama became one of cinema’s most iconic costumes after he wore it to disco-dance his way to stardom and an Oscar nomination. The film, which helped popularize disco worldwide, captured Tony Manero’s Italian-American character attempting to escape the realities of his life by dominating the dance floor. The suit, custom-made for Travolta, was worn in several iconic scenes, including the famous dance sequence set to the Bee Gees’ hit song Stayin’ Alive. The white three-piece ensemble transformed from a simple costume into a symbol of the entire 1970s disco era, cementing Travolta’s status as a style icon.
In a preview interview, Propstore’s Chuck Costas highlighted the remarkable variety across this year’s lineup.
The Propstore Summer Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction is scheduled to begin August 26 in Los Angeles.