Lot 413 - Hand-Drawn Ralph McQuarrie X-Wing in Death Star Tunnel Concept Sketch

Sold Stock #142887 | Sold Sep 9 2022

STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983)

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Lot # 413 - Hand-Drawn Ralph McQuarrie "X-Wing in Death Star Tunnel" Concept Sketch

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An "X-wing in Death Star tunnel" concept sketch for possible production illustrations hand-drawn by Ralph McQuarrie for Richard Marquand's Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. McQuarrie worked on the film in multiple capacities, including designing several iconic sequences.

This lot consists of seven thumbnail sketches of various angles from the X-wings' final assault on the Death Star II. They are rendered in graphite on illustration paper signed and labeled "Tunnels - Bites - Luke and Vader duel, in big set!" by McQuarrie. The artwork comes in a white matte frame exhibiting stains, tape residue, and plastic tabs on the borders. Dimensions (framed): 16" x 20" (51 cm x 40.75 cm)

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Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000

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Item size: 20" × 16" × 0.5" (50.8cm × 40.64cm × 1.27cm)

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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