Why is it so wet? He looks like a pro wrestler covered in baby oil. We can’t answer that question, but if you’re willing to scrape off a million dollars, you can own this incredibly shiny sci-fi history.
It may be a bit scary, but this unusual wreckage of Hollywood’s illustrious past was actually used to film Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi fantasy.
The authentic shooting model of the beloved character emerges from his personal collection of Academy Award-winning special effects and make-up effects. Master Carlo Lambardi has graced the screens for decades with blockbuster films such as King Kong, King Kong, Alien, Alien, Dune, Dune, and Sheeve Barrett. Rambaldi passed away in Italy in 2012 at the age of 86 after reminiscing a magical life like a cinema.
Sotheby’s “offers this unique ET prop, estimated to bring between $600,000 and $900,000 as part of a special lot of titles.”Such is the case: 20th century horror, science fiction, on-screen fantasy.“The bids begin on March 21st and continue until April 3rd.
“We are truly honored to work with Sotheby’s to be deeply grateful for this opportunity to lead my father’s work to auction,” said Daniela Lambaldi, the artist’s daughter. “I hope that the artifacts on offer will bring great emotion to my family and shape the magic of my childhood, bring great joy to those who I cherish over the next few years. These iconic works hold a special place in our hearts.
The squat 3 feet tall ET model was designed by Rambaldi in 1981 and used in the interesting bedroom closet scene. ET attempts to hide from Elliott’s mother and quietly blend into a pile of giant dolls and stuffed animals on the floor.
Additional items auctioned from the Rambaldi collection are sketched ETs that are not previously seen. Animatronics research into one of the ET eyes. A pair of screen-used sandworm models for “Dune” (estimated $15,000-20,000); dinosaur eggs ($6,000-$9,000) and baby dinosaur animatronics from the 1993 Japanese film “Rex: A Dinosaur’s Story” (Est. 8,000-12,000).
“The genius of Carlo Lambardi has defined animatronics and special effects in filmmaking, achieving some of the most memorable creatures in cinemas,” adds Cassandra Hutton, vice-president of science and natural history at Sotheby. “His meticulous craftsmanship behind icons such as ET, David Lynch’s “Dune” and “King Kong” Sandworm remains magical evidence of practical effects.
For more information about the auction, please visit the official Sotheby website here.
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