The original painting that introduced the world to Star Wars just sold at a Dallas auction for $3.9 million.
According to WFAA, the acrylic and airbrush painting from designer Tom Jung first appeared in newspaper advertisements on May 13, 1977, a little less than two weeks before the film opened.
Charles Epting, the director of pop culture and historical consignments at Heritage Auctions, said “For most of America, this was the first time they got a glimpse of the galaxy far, far away.”
This sale set the record for highest selling piece of memorabilia from the Star Wars franchise, and in general, for any movie poster artwork.
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