Lot 168 - Sherman (Eddie Murphy) Body on Acupuncture Table

Sold Stock #46052 | Sold Jun 4 2015

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Lot #168 - Sherman (Eddie Murphy) Body on Acupuncture Table

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A Sherman Klump (Eddie Murphy) body on acupuncture table from Tom Shadyac’s comedy The Nutty Professor. This full-sized body was used for the sequence in the film in which Sherman undergoes an acupuncture treatment. This body was built hollow so that Murphy could slide inside and perform from the table. This piece includes a white towel to mask the space between the upper body and the legs. The legs and body pieces are constructed of a fiberglass shell with silicone skin that is detailed to appear lifelike. Each foot has a small metal rod protruding from the heel that fit into two mounts on the end of the table. A painted foam head has been attached after shooting for display purposes. The foam head was cast from an Eddie Murphy lifecast and features foam latex facial applications, lifelike paint detail, and moustache and eyebrow hair applications. Worn on the head is a deluxe wig manufactured by Owen King & Co. The table is constructed of a wooden frame on four metal supports. The table itself is hollow and features three cooling fans mounted to the bottom of the table for keeping Murphy cool while shooting. This piece shows slight wear from production and age, such as hardened foam latex, but remains in overall good condition. Dimensions: 77” x 46” x 34” (196 cm x 117 cm x 86 cm) $4,000-6,000

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This item is located in London.