McQueen’s ‘Le Mans’ wristwatch auctioned for nearly $800K
Signed Steve McQueen publicity photo from the 1971 film ‘Le Mans.’ Sold for $3,690 inclusive of 23% buyer’s premium. Image courtesy of LiveAuctioneers.com and Profiles in History.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A watch worn by Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans sold for nearly $800,000 at an auction of film memorabilia.
The auction house Profiles in History said Tuesday the Heuer wrist watch sported by the actor in the 1971 action movie sold for $799,500. A signed U.S. passport belonging to McQueen fetched $46,125.
Other items that were sold included a miniature drop-ship used in Aliens for $225,000; Groucho Marx’s wire-rim glasses from A Night at the Opera for $86,100; and Vivien Leigh’s hat from Gone with the Wind for $67,650.
One bidder coughed up $98,400 for Marlon Brando’s assassination jacket from The Godfather. A personal copy of the 1971 film’s script signed by Brando went for $55,000. All prices quoted are inclusive of a 23% buyer’s premium.
The buyers were not identified.
LiveAuctioneers.com provided the Internet live bidding for the sale. Click to view the fully illustrated catalog, complete with prices realized.
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ADDITIONAL IMAGES OF NOTE
Signed Steve McQueen publicity photo from the 1971 film ‘Le Mans.’ Sold for $3,690 inclusive of 23% buyer’s premium. Image courtesy of LiveAuctioneers.com and Profiles in History.
Heuer Monaco wristwatch worn by Steve McQueen in his role as ‘Michael Delaney’ in the 1971 film ‘Le Mans.’ Sold for $799,500 inclusive of 23% buyer’s premium. Image courtesy of LiveAuctioneers.com and Profiles in History.
Steve McQueen’s signed US passport used during the filming of ‘Le Mans.’ Issued on April 14, 1070 at the US Embassy in London. Sold for $46,125 inclusive of 23% buyer’s premium. Image courtesy of LiveAuctioneers.com and Profiles in History.
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