Private collections of iconic TV show costumes sold for over $3M — including Batman, Wonder Woman ensembles

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One of nan astir important backstage collections of iconic TV show costumes has achieved $3.2m (£2.4m) successful sales.

The item of Dr. Stewart Berkowitz’s legendary collection saw nan original Adam West “Batman” and Burt Ward “Robin” costume ensembles together fetch a singular $575k (£436k).

Heritage Auctions offered much than 300 pieces from nan New Jersey-based oncologist and pop-culture collector’s wealth trove of screen-used tv costumes, props and vehicles from nan 1950s done nan 1970s.

Dr. Stewart Berkowitz’s legendary postulation pinch “Batman” and “Robin” costumes helped nan postulation execute $3.2m (£2.4m) successful income astatine an auction. Getty Images

The original Adam West “Batman” costume from Berkowitz’s collection. Heritage Auctions / SWNS

Cesar Romero’s Joker outfit. Heritage Auctions / SWNS

Burt Ward’s “Robin” costume sold pinch nan Batman suit for $575,000 total. Heritage Auctions / SWNS

American character Adam West poses successful costume arsenic Batman. Getty Images

Other notable income included Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman costume astatine $225k (£171k), Cesar Romero’s Joker outfit from Batman astatine $212k (£161k), and nan Batscanner receiver prop, which sold for $150k (£114k).

Accessories and costumes from beloved bid besides featured prominently, pinch Yvonne Craig’s Batgirl costume and Henry Winkler’s “Fonzie” overgarment from Happy Days each reaching $87.5k (£67k).

Further notable results included Julie Newmar’s Catwoman costume astatine $68.75k (£53k) and William Shatner’s Captain Kirk Starfleet azygous astatine $62.5k (£48k).

Joe Maddalena, Executive Vice President astatine Heritage Auctions, said: “As 1 of nan astir broad and passionately assembled collections of vintage tv memorabilia ever brought to market, this auction represented a life of emotion for these shows.”

Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman costume was $225k. Heritage Auctions / SWNS

Lynda Carter stars arsenic Diana Prince / Wonder Woman connected nan CBS Television Series “Wonder Woman.” CBS via Getty Images

Henry Winkler’s “Fonzie” overgarment from Happy Days reached $87.5k. Heritage Auctions / SWNS

Henry Winkler circa 1977. Getty Images

Dr. Stewart Berkowitz passed distant successful March 2024 astatine property 64, leaving down a postulation treasured by fans and chap collectors alike.

Sale highlights:

Adam West “Batman” and Burt Ward “Robin” costume ensembles: US$575k (£436k)