One of the mechatronic models of ET used in the film will be auctioned next month

A mechatronic model that gave birth to ET ET: The extraterrestrial will go up for auction next month courtesy of Turner Classic Movies and Julien’s Auctions. ET and other films will go up for auction when an event billed as “Icons & Idols: Hollywood” takes place live on December 17 and 18 in Beverly Hills and online at JuliensLive.com.

The main piece is ET Hero “No. The 1 ”model that Spielberg brought to life in his 1982 classic. Anticipating modern CGI technology and effects, the cinematic marvel, built in 1981, featured 85 points of motion and is considered an engineering masterpiece. The ET model is expected to sell for between $ 2 million and $ 3 million.

Martin Nolanexecutive director of Julien’s, said in a statement: “We couldn’t be more honored to work with the family of Carlo Rambaldi, custodians of one of the most incredible pop culture figures in Hollywood history – ET l’Extra-Terrestre. Rambaldi. he was a pioneer in the field and his artistry brought unreal characters to life in a way that has never been replicated with modern visual effects. “

Among the items on offer also three dresses worn by Marilyn Monroe (estimate: $ 40,000 to $ 80,000); the Oscar trophy awarded to the Phantom of the Opera cinematographer W. Howard Greene in 1944 ($ 80,000 to $ 100,000); Charlton Heston’s original Moses “Holy Staff” from Ten Commandments (from $ 40,000 to $ 60,000); Everlast boxing gloves and shorts worn by Robert De Niro in wild bull (from $ 30,000 to $ 50,000); an original Nimbus 2000 broom belonging to Harry Potter by Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (from $ 80,000 to $ 100,000); and other props from Titanic, Rocky, The threat of the Phantom, Alien And Captain America: The First Avenger.

Which item would you most like to buy if you had the cash?

via: THR