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09:21, 09-Jun-2018
Massive movie memorabilia auction earns more than $6M
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An auction of more than 2,000 pieces of film memorabilia including props from "Star Wars" and "Terminator" films has earned more than 6 million US dollars.
Profiles in History says Friday that a Harley-Davidson ridden by Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” sold for more 480,000 US dollars, while a Death Star prop used in "Return of the Jedi" sold for 240,000 US dollars.
"Terminator 2: Judgment Day" /VCG Photo
"Terminator 2: Judgment Day" /VCG Photo
Other items that sold in the "Icons & Legends of Hollywood" auction include a practice chariot used during the filming of "Ben Hur," and a rifle used by Jane Fonda in "Barbarella."
The chariot sold for 144,000 US dollars, while a chest used to house Obi-Wan Kenobi’s lightsaber in the original "Star Wars" sold for 132,000 US dollars.
A spacesuit worn by Sigourney Weaver in "Alien" fetched 192,000 US dollars, while the bus used in "Speed" sold for 96,000 US dollars.
Source(s): AP