How to Sell Your Star Wars Art
To auction, sell or consign your Star Wars art, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (natedsanders.com).
The Star Wars films were created by George Lucas, beginning with the first trilogy in 1977. The space fantasy series revolves around the struggles between the light and dark sides of the Force. Since the original trilogy debuted, there have been two other film trilogies, standalone films and several show spinoffs including Ewoks and Droids.
Some Star Wars Art We’ve Sold:
“The Empire Strikes Back” Concept Movie Poster Art — Sold for $13,650
Concept movie poster art by famed designer Tom Jung for “The Empire Strikes Back”, revised here to include Harrison Ford as “Han Solo”, who emerged from “Star Wars” as one of the lead characters in the franchise. The large, dramatic artwork features Darth Vader with a beckoning, outstretched arm, standing ominously over his horde of Stormtroopers, with Luke Skywalker riding a tauntaun and Han Solo firing his DL-44 blaster. Artwork is rendered on acid-free paper, done in HB pencil and graphite stick. Measures 19″ x 24″. Light wear, otherwise near fine. Lot is accompanied by the final advertising artwork, here in postcard format for framing, measuring 4″ x 6″. Near fine. Sold for $13,650.
“Empire Strikes Back” Storyboard — Sold for $3,000
Original storyboard from “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back”. Watercolor and ink drawing depicts Darth Vader looking into space with one of his subordinates. Above the drawing are “CE6” and “Omit” written in pencil. Measures 10.5″ x 8.5″. Near fine condition. From the collection of “Star Wars” Special Effects Artist and Art Director Joe Johnston and with his COA. Sold for $3,000.
“Return of the Jedi” Concept Movie Poster Art — Sold for $1,800
Concept movie poster art by famed designer Tom Jung for “Star Wars – Episode VI: Return of the Jedi”. Both versions (one on each side of the 24″ x 19″ paper) feature Darth Vader towering over Luke Skywalker, a la David vs. Goliath, as father and son fight their final lightsaber duel. Artwork rendered in pencil on artist paper. Light wear, otherwise near fine. Sold for $1,800.
Ralph McQuarrie Signed Star Wars Lithograph — Sold for $1,520
Illustrator Ralph McQuarrie signed limited edition lithograph of his production painting from the original “Star Wars” film in 1977. Artwork shows an X-Wing fighter being pursued by a TIE fighter within the Death Star. Lithograph is #156 of a limited edition of 250, signed by McQuarrie in silver paint at lower right. Measures 20″ x 11.5″, custom-matted to 24″ x 15″. Near fine condition. With Goldin COA. Sold for $1,520.
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FAQs
How do I consign or sell my Star Wars art?
It’s never been more simple to sell your Star Wars at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and images of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to as soon as we can with a free appraisal.
This sounds great and I want to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auctions along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold auctions each month and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.
What factors determine the value of Star Wars art?
The value of your art can vary based on condition, subject matter and film it’s associated with.