Rare Animatronic Model of ET's Head Anticipated to Command Up to $1 Million at Auction
An iconic piece of cinematic history, the animatronic head of ET, the lovable alien from Steven Spielberg's legendary film, is set to go under the hammer This highly sought-after collectible is anticipated to fetch a staggering $1 million at an upcoming auction in Beverly Hills, California Don't miss your chance to own a piece of movie magic!
A replica of E.T.'s animatronic head, the beloved alien from the classic movie by Steven Spielberg, is anticipated to fetch up to $1 million at an auction taking place from December 14-17 in Beverly Hills, California and online. The sale, organized by Juliens Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery, will feature over 1,000 props and memorabilia from popular sci-fi, fantasy, action, and superhero films and TV shows.
The model is expected to sell for up to $1 million.
Julien's Auctions presents a model designed by the late Carlo Rambaldi featuring incredibly expressive movements. The model's nostrils can open and close, its veins pulsate, and cables enable movement in its eyes, lips, eyebrows, forehead, and tongue.
Rambaldi's personal collection included this model, along with an animatronic figure of E.T. that was auctioned by Juliens Auctions for $2.56 million last November. His daughter, Daniela Rambaldi, shared that her father drew inspiration for E.T.'s expressive blue eyes from their family cat "Kikka," according to the auction house.
Spielberg's 1982 film, which features the story of the homesick E.T. and his bond with Elliott, the boy who finds him, received near-universal acclaim and was nominated for nine Oscars, ultimately winning four.
The Robot featured in the TV series "Lost In Space."
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Additional items from the history of cinema are available for purchase, such as the complete Batman costume worn by Michael Keaton in "Batman Returns," estimated at a value of $70,000, and a model of The Robot from the 1960s science fiction series "Lost in Space."
This particular model is described as "one of the rarest artifacts from that time period ever to be auctioned, and it is still functional," according to the auction house. Only two full-scale models of The Robot were created during the show's production, making this piece expected to sell for as much as $500,000.
Various Harry Potter memorabilia items are up for sale, including the robes and half-moon glasses worn by Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." The robes, verified for authenticity, are expected to fetch up to $70,000, while the glasses could sell for up to $20,000. Additionally, Marvel fans can look forward to bidding on props such as Captain America's battle-worn shield from "Captain America: The First Avenger," and a helmet worn by Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in "Captain America: Civil War," which may fetch up to $70,000 and up to $40,000, respectively.
