I know where the original is and it might be for sale soon. I tried to post a pic in the comments but this sit won't let me. It's sitting on a wherehouse shelf in Long Beach.
"1025. Jack Lemmon “Professor Fate” mechanical submarine miniature from The Great Race. (Warner Bros. 1965) Vintage original large barrel-shaped functioning model miniature whimsical submarine measuring 54 x 33 x 40 in. Constructed of cast resin, metal components, painted wood, mixed media and panels made to appear as riveted steel. Hand lettered, “Professor Fate” in red on the body. With a wooden flagpole with black fabric flag with red painted “Fate”. A corkscrew auger juts from the bow, and a telescoping periscope is at the top of the turret, which features with 4-clear plastic portholes. Outfitted with a fishtail rudder, propeller and a pair of 14 in. 2-pinwheel water paddles on each side of the sub. Embellished with a series of cogs and gears. Spectacularly detailed and ornamented. Expertly studio painted to appear as an otherworldly, but functional steam punk vehicle. A great example of the unforgettable fantasy technology and vehicles that are a hallmark of the classic comedy. Electronics tested and functioning, chain gear on port side is missing, front headlight isn't functioning. Exhibiting peeling paint, production-wear and age. In vintage good to very good condition. From the collection of Southern California hot rod legend, Stan Betz. $12,000 - $15,000"
Entry includes photo of model and two film stills.
Great movie. Best line ever: "Let's see the Great Leslie top THAT ONE!".
ReplyDeleteI know where the original is and it might be for sale soon. I tried to post a pic in the comments but this sit won't let me. It's sitting on a wherehouse shelf in Long Beach.
ReplyDeleteIt has moved since it was sold...
DeleteProfiles in History "Hollywood Auction 96" December 11-14, 2018
https://profilesinhistory.com/auctions/hollywood-auction-96/
Using their pdf catalog:
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On page 280:
"1025. Jack Lemmon “Professor Fate”
mechanical submarine miniature from
The Great Race. (Warner Bros. 1965) Vintage
original large barrel-shaped functioning model
miniature whimsical submarine measuring 54
x 33 x 40 in. Constructed of cast resin, metal
components, painted wood, mixed media and
panels made to appear as riveted steel. Hand
lettered, “Professor Fate” in red on the body.
With a wooden flagpole with black fabric flag
with red painted “Fate”. A corkscrew auger
juts from the bow, and a telescoping periscope
is at the top of the turret, which features with
4-clear plastic portholes. Outfitted with a
fishtail rudder, propeller and a pair of 14 in.
2-pinwheel water paddles on each side of the
sub. Embellished with a series of cogs and gears.
Spectacularly detailed and ornamented. Expertly
studio painted to appear as an otherworldly, but
functional steam punk vehicle. A great example
of the unforgettable fantasy technology and
vehicles that are a hallmark of the classic
comedy. Electronics tested and functioning,
chain gear on port side is missing, front
headlight isn't functioning. Exhibiting peeling
paint, production-wear and age. In vintage good
to very good condition. From the collection of
Southern California hot rod legend, Stan Betz.
$12,000 - $15,000"
Entry includes photo of model and two film stills.