The original body model of E.T. from the 1982 film is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's, estimated to fetch up to $1 million. This model comes from the estate of Carlo Rambaldi, the film's Oscar-winning special effects artist. His daughter expressed gratitude for the auction opportunity, hoping it would evoke joy for future generations. The auction includes various iconic items from 20th-century horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films. Rambaldi's craftsmanship drew inspiration from multiple sources, and he won multiple Academy Awards for his contributions to iconic films.
We are truly honoured to collaborate with Sotheby's and deeply grateful for this opportunity to bring my father's work to auction. We hope that the artefacts being offered will bring immense joy to those who will cherish them in the years to come.
The model, estimated to be worth between $600,000 and $900,000, is being sold as part of Sotheby's auction, There are Such Things: 20th Century Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy on Screen.
Rambaldi won two Academy Awards for visual effects on ET and Alien and also a Special Achievement gong for his work on King Kong.
The appearance of the model is said to have been inspired by a range of different sources, including the eyes of Albert Einstein, Ernest Hemingway, Carl Sandburg and the Rambaldi family's cat.
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