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May 30, 2016: George Reeves & Christopher Reeve Superman Capes Head to Auction
 
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A vintage Superman cape worn by George Reeves on "The Adventures of Superman" and another worn by Christopher Reeve in "Superman: III" will be featured in the upcoming "Hollywood Auction 83" by Profiles in History which offers the following descriptions:
George Reeves Superman Cape and Muscle Under-Suit
This iconic red fabric cape was worn by Reeves in his still-definitive small screen portrayal of the Man of Steel after production of the 1950s series switched from black and white to color. The red and yellow felt “S” insignia patch at back face of cape is a vintage 1970s replica created by Western Costume Co. Also includes a muscle under-suit constructed of a durable synthetic satin-like fabric with sculpted rubber torso, suggesting muscular pectoral, abdominal and bicep muscles, and integral stretch fabric sleeves. Marked, “Doug”, twice on the interior, possibly from a subsequent production. Cape exhibits only minor age and wear. Muscle under-suit rubber remains supple. Exhibiting cracking to shoulders, arms, and body, tears at under-arm vents, holes to fabric sleeves, and staining to exterior chest and interior. Cape in production used fine condition. Muscle suit in production used good condition. This instantly recognizable cape comes with a copy of an LOA from Western Costume Co. dated in 1975. Muscle suit originally from the collection of special effects wizard Thol Simonson. $10,000 - $15,000.Christopher Reeve "Evil Superman" Cape
A 48 in. long deep red cape with yellow stylized iconic “S” outlined in black on the back with padded collar to shoulder and black web ties. Retains internal bias label handwritten “short” and “Christopher Reeve Color D”. A darker more sinister version of his regular cape, seen when Superman (Christopher Reeve) is exposed to synthesized kryptonite, then his evil side gradually starts to emerge and ultimately separates into an “Evil Superman” who battles the “good” Clark Kent. Originally acquired through Warner Bros. Studios. In production used fine condition. $8,000 - $12,000.
Other Superman related items to be featured in the auction include prop newspapers from "Superman: III" and an acrylic green Kryptonian crystal from "Superman: IV - The Quest for Peace".
The "Hollywood Auction 83" takes place June 29th - July 1st, 2015 in Calabasas, CA. Each days auction is scheduled to begin at 11:00AM (PST).
