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Lot # 166: LEGEND (1985) - Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry) Test Face Appliance

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Lot # 166: LEGEND (1985) - Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry) Test Face Appliance
This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 9:00am 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 June 30th or July 1st. A Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry) test face appliance from Ridley Scott's fantasy adventure Legend. Jack (Tom Cruise) fought The Lord of Darkness, the master of the underworld, throughout the film. Darkness' elaborate special makeup effects were created by Rob Bottin and Peter Robb-King, who were nominated for an Academy Award for their work. This hand-painted red latex and polyfoam appliance was created as a makeup test for Darkness' face and neck. The appliance is fitted to an original production torso and bust, presumably over a lifecast of actor Curry (the white face is visible through the appliance.) A pair of large horns originally protruded through the openings at the side of the head. This lot is in fair but fragile overall condition, with wear and deterioration to some of the latex, especially near the edges. Rob Bottin is considered one of the modern masters of cinema make-up and his work is extremely rare. Dimensions: 10" x 18.5" x 32" (25.5 cm x 47 cm x 81.5 cm) Estimate: $3,000 - 5,000