DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Antique Furniture and Fine Arts

Fri, Dec 16, 2016 06:30PM EST - Sat, Dec 17, 2016 06:30PM EST
Lot 12

A GROUP OF PROPS FROM BEN-HUR

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

A GROUP OF PROPS FROM "BEN-HUR":A group of five (5) props from "Ben-Hur". Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1959. Comprised of three leather costume hats, one with neck protection, and two leg irons. Hat: height 6 1/2". Irons: length 23". Provenance: David Weisz Co., MGM Auction and Tag Sale, 1970.

Condition

The felt on the interior of the leg irons is worn. The metal on the leg irons shows wear and discoloration. The leather caps all appear to have been painted, and there is loss on all three caps. One of the hats has a foam insert which is hardened and crumbling due to age. All three hats have isolated small holes (MK).