279

279. Anthony "Tony" Manero's (John Travolta) Screen-Matched Leather Jacket ### SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:20,000.00 USD Estimated At:40,000.00 - 80,000.00 USD
279. Anthony  Tony  Manero's (John Travolta) Screen-Matched Leather Jacket ### SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Please note that all bids placed through 3rd party platforms and not
propstoreauction.com, will be subject to a buyer's expense of 5%.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (1977) - Anthony "Tony" Manero's (John Travolta) Screen-Matched Leather Jacket - Anthony "Tony" Manero's (John Travolta) screen-matched leather jacket from John Badham's Saturday Night Fever. Manero wore his jacket throughout the film, including the iconic opening sequence of him walking on the New York streets, outside the dance studio, when he met Stephanie (Karen Lynn Gorney), and when he brawled with his friends at the Barracudas' hangout. This jacket screen-matches to the opening walking sequence due to the unique creasing on the back of the jacket.

Regarded as one of the best films of 1977, the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures selected it as one of the Top 10 films of that year, and the film's soundtrack won a Grammy for Album of the Year in 1979. In 2010, the film was added to the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being culturally significant.

Originating from cameraman Craig DiBona, production preferred the lived-in appearance of DiBona's jacket compared to the newer jackets provided by wardrobe, and believed it fit Manero's character better as a working Italian-American youth from the Bay Ridge who looked to escape to a better life. This black leather jacket from Saxony (Size 38) is lined with black satin, has a front zip closure, zippered sleeves, two front scalloped pockets, and an elastic hem. Made of genuine leather, this jacket's distinctive black hue has faded from age and exposure to a deep brown, though the original black is still visible under the arms and collar where it has not been exposed to light. Sympathetic restoration to its deeper black may still be possible. The leather also exhibits mild scuffing along the sleeves.

Estimate: $40,000 - 80,000

Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, August 15th. The auction will begin at 9:30AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, August 16th, Saturday, August 17th or Sunday, August 18th.