Heritage Auctions · Sale 7278 · Lot 89403
Astronaut Space Suit (6) Piece Ensemble from 2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968).
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Lot number
89403
Title
Astronaut Space Suit (6) Piece Ensemble from 2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968).
Description
Vintage original (6) piece astronaut space suit ensemble including, (1) helmet, metal neck ring, tubing and applied "United States Aeronautics Agency - Clavius Base" decal, leather lined interior retaining a label handwritten "Sean Sullivan", (1) reflective mercury cloth coveralls with metal neck ring, zipper back closure, ribbing along the outer arms, waist and legs, metal hose connectors, with left forearm IBM computer, (1) backpack with dials, gauges, slip decals, hosing, buckles with tipped "United States Aeronautics Agency - Clavius Base", (1) replica chest unit with slip decals and ribbed hosing, with applied "United States Aeronautics Agency - Clavius Base" decal, (1-pair) of gloves with metal wrist rings and (1-pair) of leather boots with metal calf rings. This expertly constructed astronaut space suit is an amalgamation of components from fiberglass, resin, plastics and metal. These space suits can be seen prominently during the Moon crater and Moon Bus shuttle scenes. The award-winning Stanley Kubrick classic 2001: A Space Odyssey is still hailed as one of the greatest science fiction films of all time and inspired countless filmmakers to follow in his footsteps. Kubrick enlisted the help of NASA engineers to design a believable vision of the future of space travel, ultimately winning an Academy Award for best visual effects. This epic piece of film history exhibits age, paint cracking to the entirety of the coveralls and gloves, crazing to the left side of the helmet visor, paint chipping to the backpack, and heavy production use. Helmet was repainted post production (decal is original) and the "memory cards" at the back of the helmet were replicated and installed by Greg Jein. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.
Result
Sold, $447,000
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