"The Dude" signature cardigan sweater worn by Jeff Bridges throughout cult film The Big Lebowski is among the leading items at a Profiles in History sale, next month.

It has an estimate of $6,000 but such is the popularity of the picture it could go for considerably more.

Jeff Bridges’ sweater is estimated to achieve $6,000 next month

The May 14 and 15 sale at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills will offer 1,600 lots including coveted items from Disney animation history as well as original apparel worn by stars in some of Hollywood's most popular movies.

The auction will feature a tweed jacket worn by James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause as well as a road going Chitty Chitty Bang Bang used in the 1968 film of the same name, both of which are sure to appeal to investors.