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Lot # 1162: STAR WARS - EP V - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - Style "B" Purple Variant One-Sheet

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Lot # 1162: STAR WARS - EP V - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - Style  B  Purple Variant One-Sheet
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 Style "B" purple variant one-sheet poster from the promotion of Irvin Kershner's Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Centered around an illustration of Darth Vader (David Prowse) by artist Thomas Jung, the rare purple variant of the Style "B" poster featured a distinctive dark lavender background that differentiated it from the more common light blue background version. This glossy color one-sheet comes from the collection of the film's uncredited producer, Howard Kazanjian. It is in excellent overall condition with minimal wear from handling and being rolled for storage. Dimensions: 27" x 41" (68.75 cm x 104.25 cm) Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000