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A reference maquette for Batman's (Michael Keaton) Batsuit from the production of Tim Burton's superhero film Batman. In the film, Bruce Wayne wore his signature Batsuit - a high-tech costume capable both of disguising its wearer and transforming for combat, flight, and defense - throughout the film, donning it whenever he fought crime on the streets of Gotham City and when he ultimately defeated the villainous Joker (Jack Nicholson).
The Batsuit was conceived and developed by Academy Award®-nominated costume designer Bob Ringwood, along with Vin Burnham. Ringwood described it as "an extension of the night," aiming to make Batman appear more like a supernatural creature than a man in a suit.
This reference maquette featuring the Batsuit's painted-on torso, head, and thigh armour - as well as a Batman emblem at the centre of the chest made from card - is half-finished, with Batman's head unpainted. The emblem is faded and water damaged. The maquette is affixed to an oval base, and exhibits wear throughout. Dimensions: 52 cm x 26 cm x 16 cm (20.5" x 10.25" x 6.25")
Estimate: £2,000 - 4,000 M
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