Saber bidding.May the auction be with you. A light saber that Luke Skywalker used in George Lucas' first two Star Wars movies goes on the block this month. Profiles in History, a Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. auction house, will be selling the famed light saber, along with 100 other pieces of authentic Star Wars memorabilia mem·o·ra·bil·i·a pl.n. 1. Objects valued for their connection with historical events, culture, or entertainment: posters, publicity photographs, and other movie memorabilia. 2. from the personal collection of Gary Kurtz, producer of "Star Wars" and "The Empire Strikes Back." "This is the first light saber to come on the market. It will probably be the only one," said Joseph Maddalena, president and chief executive of Profiles in History. "This will never happen again." The prop is expected to go for $60,000 to $80,000. Other Kurtz pieces up for auction include Darth Vader's light saber, Luke's X-Wing flight suit, and John Williams' original Star Wars sheet music, as well as selected props prop 1 n. 1. An object placed beneath or against a structure to keep it from falling or shaking; a support. 2. One that serves as a means of support or assistance. tr.v. from other movies Kurtz produced, including "American Graffiti graffiti Form of visual communication, usually illegal, involving the unauthorized marking of public space by an individual or group. Technically the term applies to designs scratched through a layer of paint or plaster, but its meaning has been extended to other markings. ." Kurtz approached Profiles in History six years ago to inquire in·quire also en·quire v. in·quired, in·quir·ing, in·quires v.intr. 1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices. 2. about the value that his pieces could attain in auction. "With the last movie coming out, he took advantage of the opportunity. This is the last hurrah for Star Wars," Maddalena said. Separate from the Kurtz collection, the auction will feature merchandise from films such as "Indiana Jones," "Gone with the Wind," the original "Batman," "Saving Private Ryan," and other blockbusters. |
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