As the holiday auction season approaches, collectors and enthusiasts alike are presented with a unique opportunity to acquire significant pieces of cinematic history. Among the noteworthy items headed to Propstore’s Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction next month is the original EE-3 carbine blaster wielded by the beloved Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett, portrayed by Jeremy Bulloch in 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back.
The EE-3 blaster is believed to be the only original hero version used in the film and has been meticulously matched through screen use, photos, and serial numbers, establishing its provenance. Current estimates place its presale value between $462,000 and $924,000, highlighting its importance within the Star Wars franchise and its significant appeal to serious collectors.
Additionally, the auction will feature a costume worn by Will Ferrell as Buddy in the 2003 holiday classic Elf, expected to fetch up to $264,000. This costume, screen-matched to an iconic scene, further underscores the potential for investing in memorabilia that resonates with popular culture.
Among other highlights, a fedora worn by Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in the 1984 sequel Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is anticipated to sell for over $400,000, reinforcing the continued demand for cinematic artifacts.
In keeping with the spirit of giving, the auction will also present an array of items from the late actor Alan Rickman’s personal collection, including his annotated scripts from 1988’s Die Hard and 2003’s Love Actually. This adds a layer of emotional resonance for fans and collectors of Rickman’s work.
The Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction is scheduled for December 5-7 and will take place at BAFTA’s facilities in London, featuring over 1,350 lots. The recent auction in September of Darth Vader’s primary lightsaber from the same franchise, which sold for a record $3.6 million, marks the escalating value and interest in high-profile Star Wars collectibles.
Based on reporting by Hollywood Reporter. Read the full story at https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/boba-fett-star-wars-blaster-elf-auction-1236419160/.