Lot 1270 - Hand-Drawn Ralph McQuarrie Asteroid Chase Thumbnail Sketches | STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)

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STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)

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Lot # 1270 - Hand-Drawn Ralph McQuarrie Asteroid Chase Thumbnail Sketches

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A page of thumbnail sketches hand-drawn by concept artist Ralph McQuarrie for the asteroid chase sequence from Irvin Kershner's Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

This page features three thumbnail sketches, one of which was cut out and taped in place, rendered in charcoal depicting the Millennium Falcon being pursued by TIE fighters through the canyons of a large asteroid. The page is hand-marked "253" and exhibits corner creasing, and slight yellowing from age. Dimensions: 8.25" x 11.75" (21 cm x 30 cm)

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Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000

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Item size: 8.25" × 11.75" × 0" (20.96cm × 29.85cm × 0cm)

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