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A group of Stephen Boyd costumes from the chariot race in Ben-Hur
30 November 2016, 12:00 EST
New YorkSold for US$2,750 inc. premium
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A group of Stephen Boyd costumes from the chariot race in Ben-Hur
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1959. Comprising a black wool tunic with copper-colored braid and button design to shoulders and bottom, with Simmon's label sewn in; a black tunic, likely lightweight rubber, studio-distressed, with painted copper-colored design; a leather belt with copper-colored eagle and laurel applique; a leather belt with painted copper-colored design; 2 hard rubber helmets with visors; 2 suede-covered laced leather boots with copper-colored appliques in floral design; and a leather armband with copper-colored laurel design. A dramatic costume worn by Stephen Boyd as Messala, the villain in one of the most exciting action scenes in film history. The "distressed" tunic and belt in this lot appear to have been used in the aftermath of Messala's chariot wreck by a stunt performer or Boyd.
Provenance: David Weisz Co., MGM Auction and Tag Sale, 1970.
Provenance: David Weisz Co., MGM Auction and Tag Sale, 1970.




















