Batman's (Michael Keaton) Batsuit from Tim Burton's superhero film Batman. Bruce Wayne wore his Batsuit 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. As Ringwood would later recall in Batman: The Official Book of the Movie, four prototypes were created before a final lighter-weight design was settled upon, as "at first [it was] difficult for Michael Keaton to move convincingly."

The Batsuit consists of a cowl, a cape, a Lycra bodysuit with foam-rubber body armour, and a set of leg armour. It also features Batman's iconic yellow-and-black emblem, which is made of acrylic, in the centre of the chest. The gloves, belt and boots are replicas, added to complete the look of the outfit.

The cowl is made of rubber, incorporating the iconic Batman "ears" and a sculpted brow. The cowl was another design issue for Ringwood: "We had to fit the seams in such a way that they didn't show on camera. Since the outfit has to look as though it's part of his body, the magical impact would be lost forever if you could see the seams". However, this design completely restricted the movement of the wearer, and would prove most troubling to Keaton, who suffered from claustrophobia. He would ultimately embrace the costume's restrictions - and fear of immobility within the Batsuit - to add to his performance.

The Batsuit comes on a custom-built display, incorporating mannequin of actor Michael Keaton. The batsuit has some wear from production use and age. The foam rubber shows its age, most notably on the cowl and the posterior, where several holes have developed. The fabric on the inside of the cape has become frayed with a small tear in one area. Dimensions (displayed): 62 cm x 97 cm x 192 cm (24" x 38 1/4" x 75 1/2")

£80,000 - 120,000 M