Prop Store
Lot 104
Joker's (Jack Nicholson) costume from Tim Burton's superhero film Batman. This complete costume comprises garments from various scenes throughout the film, including the Joker's rampage through the Gotham Museum of Art, and the moment he shot Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) at Vicki Vale's (Kim Basinger) apartment. Created by Academy Award-nominated costume designer Bob Ringwood, the Joker's costumes were designed to express character's unhinged mindset. His costumes became increasingly vibrant and outrageous as he descended further into madness throughout the film. Nicholson himself had some input into his character's appearance; the striking purple matches that of his favourite sports team, the LA Lakers. Custom-made for the production, the costume consists of a tailcoat, a shirt, patterned trousers, gloves, a necktie, a handkerchief, and brogue-like shoes. Lined with synthetic fabric, the purple woollen tailcoat features wide lapels, and several covered buttons are sewn to the front, back and cuffs. An orange satin handkerchief is inserted into the jacket's left breast pocket. Several white plastic buttons run down the front of the bright green satin shirt, and the necktie is made from a teal grosgrain silk-like fabric which is knotted in a loose-hanging bow. The trousers are made from a woollen fabric and display a vibrant purple, turquoise and orange tartan pattern. A concealed zip and hook-and-eye fastening adorn the front of the trousers. The pale purple suede gloves complement the matching suede detail on the pointed, purple leather Oxford shoes, which are marked as "Jack Nicholson size 9". Minor wear from production use is present on the costume, including makeup residue on the shirt collar and several holes on the jacket, notably on the right lapel and upper sleeve. The stitching on the back seam of the jacket has become partly undone, exposing the shirt underneath. The costume is presented on a custom-made display stand. Dimensions (displayed): 37 cm x 49 cm x 161 cm (14 1/2" x 19 1/4" x 63 1/2")£30000-50000 †Δ
