Lot 232
36 Ralph McQuarrie Used Concept Prints for Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. Ralph McQuarrie (1929-2012) was a visionary conceptual designer and futurist responsible for the look of the original trilogy of Star Wars. He worked hand-in-hand with George Lucas to help establish the saga's visual aesthetic, its inimitable look and lived-in feel. Beyond designing Darth Vader, C-3PO, and R2-D2, McQuarrie produced hundreds of pieces of Star Wars artwork, including conceptual paintings, costume designs, storyboards, and matte paintings, as well as posters, book covers, and album covers. Offered here are a used collection of reference 8 x 10" prints printed on double weight Kodak photo paper during the production of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. Some of the art we have not seen before in commercially available collections. Obtained as a gift at the Skywalker Ranch from a production executive, these were housed in a three ring reference notebook with several having 10 digit serial numbers written in felt tip pen in lower right border. Assembling these production concepts in order very nearly tells the plot of Empire simply by the visuals. Overall collection is in fine used condition. All but 9 have ring binder holes, all have edge wear, a few very minor tears in the punched holes, one has light creasing and the photographic paper has very light, but even toning. Images themselves boast excellent color and clearly demonstrate the genius that was Ralph McQurarrie. A very nice collection for the devotee of Star Wars and would. Estimated Value $300 - 500
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