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Lot # 1148: STAR WARS - EP IV - A NEW HOPE (1977) - Printed Joe Johnston Escape Pod Dyeline

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Lot # 1148: STAR WARS - EP IV - A NEW HOPE (1977) - Printed Joe Johnston Escape Pod Dyeline
This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, July 1st. The auction will begin at 9:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on June 29th or June 30th. A printed Joe Johnston escape pod dyeline from the production of George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope. C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) fled the Tantive IV in an escape pod with stolen plans for the Galactic Empire's Death Star. This dyeline is a printed copy of an original drawing of the pod's launch from the Tantive IV rendered by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) visual effects artist Johnston during pre-production. The drawing is signed by Johnston and dated "9/26/75." The dyeline is in good overall condition with some bending and discolouration to the paper from age. Dimensions: 11.75" x 17.75" (30 cm x 45 cm) Estimate: $800 - 1,200