Auction introduction: Sotheby’s is pleased to present “Film Memorabilia”—a tightly curated capsule auction celebrating some of contemporary cinema’s greatest heroes and wickedest villains. This auction is headlined by the complete costume screen-worn by Christopher Reeve in Richard Donner’s Superman (1978) and it’s sequels Superman II (1980) and Superman III (1983) directed by Richard Lester. Clad in the present costume, Christopher Reeve’s groundbreaking portrayal of the man of steel in the 1978 film became the foundation of the modern superhero blockbuster. In addition to this star lot, “Film Memorabilia” brings together a collection of props and costume, and personal effects from franchises like Harry Potter, Star Wars, James Bond, the Marvel cinematic universe, and more, as well as personal artifacts from action icons like Bruce Lee.