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E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL - Hand-Painted Preliminary Concept Artwork (5" x 8"); Near Mint

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL - Hand-Painted Preliminary Concept Artwork (5  x 8 ); Near Mint
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E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

Hand-Painted Preliminary Concept Artwork (5" x 8")
Near Mint; Artwork by Richard Hescox
Universal, 1982

Hand-Painted Preliminary Concept Artwork (5" x 8"), Near Mint. Artwork by Richard Hescox for Universal, 1982. This exquisite small-format painting, rendered in mixed media gouache by the esteemed artist Richard Hescox, was among the various concepts submitted for potential studio use on a poster. The hand-painted piece has been maintained in near mint condition.

Steven Spielberg's E.T. was inspired by an imaginary friend he created after his parents divorced. The movie brought together cinema-goers from all over the world through their love for the empathetic alien creation by Spielberg and writer Melissa Matheson. The viewers were moved to tears when E.T. had to finally go home.

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