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Lot #1310: STAR WARS: EPISODE V - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - Hand-Drawn Ralph McQuarrie Star D

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Lot #1310: STAR WARS: EPISODE V - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - Hand-Drawn Ralph McQuarrie Star D
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STAR WARS: EPISODE V - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - Hand-Drawn Ralph McQuarrie Star Destroyer Bridge Production Illustration Prelim - A prelim for a production illustration of a Star Destroyer Bridge hand-drawn by design consultant and conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie for Irvin Kershner's Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. McQuarrie created multiple production illustrations of Darth Vader on the Star Destroyer's bridge during pre-production in July 1978.

This prelim depicting the interior left side of the bridge is rendered in graphite and orange pencil on bordered vellum. It is also featured on page 337 of the Abrams publication Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie. The vellum exhibits ink smudging and paint stains throughout. Dimensions: 11" x 5.75" (28 cm x 14.75 cm)

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Estimate: $3,000 - 6,000

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