![]() ![]() Perhaps done as a test printing of the International edition of the poster, this version includes images of Lando Calrissian, Boba Fett, Cloud City and more. In Kastel’s poster, characters Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa share a similar embrace while surrounded by action scenes and a menacing visage of villain Darth Vader. That poster features an image of Clark Gable carrying Vivien Leigh surrounded by flames. Kastel took inspiration from a poster for Gone with the Wind for the film’s 1974 rerelease. ![]() One of a handful of original examples known to exist, the poster was a trial run featuring art by artist Roger Kastel. “This poster is unique as it features the complete Kastel artwork in the original color palette for the second in George Lucas’ trilogy.” “This poster is considered to be one of the more rare posters in the entire Star Wars trilogy,” said Grey Smith, director of Vintage Posters at Heritage Auctions. The poster was estimated to sell for between $5,000 and $10,000 in Heritage Auctions’ Movie Poster Auction, which realized more than $1.6 million. Imaged by Heritage Auctions, HA.comĭALLAS – A rare Star Wars concept poster printed for the 1980 sequel The Empire Strikes Back sold Sunday for $26,400 at Heritage Auctions, setting a world record as the most expensive movie poster from the space opera ever sold at auction. This Star Wars concept poster printed for the 1980 sequel ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ sold at auction for $26,400. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |