Travolta's Saturday Night Fever suit to auction
The iconic white costume is expected to fetch up to £300,000 at Propstore's summer sale in Los Angeles.
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The white suit worn by John Travolta in the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever is anticipated to achieve up to £300,000 at an upcoming auction. The three-piece costume, famously worn by Travolta as character Tony Manero during disco competition scenes and in promotional material, will be offered by entertainment memorabilia auction house Propstore.
The suit, which also bears a handwritten inscription from Travolta, was previously owned by film critic Gene Siskel. It is estimated to sell for between £150,000 and £300,000. The auction is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles.
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Extensive Auction Catalogue
Propstore's Summer Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction will feature more than 1,700 items. The collection includes original film and television props, costumes, production materials, and autographed items. The total pre-sale estimate for all lots is £7 million.
Other significant items available include the costume for Frank the Rabbit from Donnie Darko, estimated between £75,000 and £150,000, and the screen-matched mosquito in amber fossil from Jurassic Park, also expected to reach the same figure. An original Golden Snitch from Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone is listed with an estimate of £18,000 to £37,000.
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Michael Keaton's Batsuit from Batman Returns, a stunt axe from The Shining, and Tony Stark's Iron Man armour from Captain America: Civil War are also among the notable lots.
Brandon Alinger, Propstore's chief operating officer, commented on the auction's scope. He stated that the sale reflects the wide variety of entertainment memorabilia available, offering collectors authentic pieces from films and performers that continue to influence audiences globally.
Auction Details
The auction is set to run over four days, from August 26 to August 29. The event will be held in Los Angeles.
Questions this report answers
+How much will John Travolta's Saturday Night Fever suit fetch?
The white suit is expected to sell for between £150,000 and £300,000. This estimate reflects its iconic status as the costume worn by Travolta in the 1977 film, making it a highly sought-after piece of entertainment memorabilia.
+Who previously owned the Saturday Night Fever suit?
The suit was previously owned by film critic Gene Siskel. This provenance adds to its value, as Siskel was a well-known figure in the film industry, further enhancing its appeal to collectors.
+When and where is the auction taking place?
The auction will run from August 26 to August 29 in Los Angeles. This four-day event will feature over 1,700 lots, offering a wide range of entertainment memorabilia for collectors to bid on.
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