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Original E.T. Model from 1982 Film to Be Auctioned at Sotheby’s

The screen-used model, crafted by Carlo Rambaldi, is expected to sell for $600,000 to $900,000 during the March 21–April 3 event.

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Overview

  • Sotheby’s auction, titled 'There Are Such Things: 20th Century Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy on Screen,' will run from March 21 to April 3, 2025.
  • The original E.T. model, used in Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic and featured in the iconic 'closet scene,' is estimated to fetch between $600,000 and $900,000.
  • The model is one of three created for the film and comes directly from the collection of Oscar-winning special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi.
  • Other items from Rambaldi’s collection, including sketches for E.T. and props from films like 'Dune' and 'Rex: A Dinosaur’s Story,' will also be auctioned.
  • The auction highlights the artistry of practical effects and Rambaldi’s contributions to cinema, with his daughter expressing hope that the pieces will inspire future generations.