Lot 237 - Full-Size Big Joe Head Skin, Chest, Arms and Hands

Sold Stock #47823 | Sold Jun 5 2015

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Lot #237 - Full-Size ‘Big Joe’ Head Skin, Chest, Arms and Hands

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A full-size ‘Big Joe’ head skin, chest, arms, and hands from Ron Underwood’s family adventure Mighty Joe Young. These full-size ‘Big Joe’ pieces were created for scenes in which a full-size practical Joe was called for; the chest was specifically used for the shots following Joe’s heroic fall from the burning Ferris wheel near the end of the film. The chest consists of two shell pieces constructed of plywood sandwiched between two layers of fiberglass, a metal and wood support structure, foam latex skin, and a latex neck. The interior of the chest features a chair for a puppeteer, a cooling fan, feet braces (currently unattached), and two foam grips. The full-size head skin was created for production but ultimately never finished and used. Each shoulder and upper arm is constructed of a latex interior, a fiberglass support plate, and has a faux fur exterior. As the forearms are missing, fur has been added to cover the exposed area. The hands are comprised of foam latex skin that buttons up the back and shows hand-punched hair along the lower knuckles. All pieces in this lot show slight wear, such as scuffs and scrapes, but they remain in overall good condition. Chest dimensions: 38" x 60" x 120" (97 cm x 152 cm x 305 cm); hand dimensions (each): 35" x 18" x 12" (89 cm x 46 cm x 30 cm); shoulder dimensions: 45" x 28" x 28" (114 cm x 71 cm x 71 cm)

$3,000-4,000*Estimated sale price; sold without reserve

This item is located in London.