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Elf Costume Smashes Records at Auction
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Will Ferrell's Elf costume sold for over £239,000.
- The iconic outfit was expected to fetch up to £200,000.
- Other movie props, like Indiana Jones' fedora, also sold.
An iconic costume worn by Will Ferrell in the beloved 2003 film Elf has achieved a remarkable sale price of over £239,000 at auction. Propstore, a Hertfordshire-based auction house, had initially estimated the distinctive green and yellow outfit could reach up to £200,000. The costume, famously seen in a New York elevator scene, was acquired directly from the collection of the film's producer, Jon Berg, adding significant provenance.
The significant sale highlights the enduring appeal of popular film memorabilia. A fedora from 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', filmed at Elstree Studios, also commanded a high price, selling for £327,600 during the same auction event. These sales underscore the high value placed on authentic props from well-known movies.
The auction, held in London and running until Sunday, featured a variety of items from film and television. Among other notable expected sales is Boba Fett's original blaster prop from 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back', with an estimated range of £350,000 to £700,000.
