Star Wars Online
Star Wars Online
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December 13, 02:03 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
STAR WARS, ORIGINAL CONCEPT ARTWORK FOR THE AMERICAN POSTER CAMPAIGN, TOM JUNG, 1977
This concept film poster artwork by Tom Jung was for the first Star Wars film in 1977. It features Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia in the foreground, in front of Obi-Wan Kenobi, who in turn is standing in front of a menacing Darth Vader. The artwork also features a small Stormtrooper in the left foreground. This concept artwork has all the major elements that Tom Jung went onto use in his style A American poster, an image of which can be seen in this auction in lot number 7. The final poster excluded Obi-Wan Kenobi and the miniature Stormtrooper.
Tom Jung is an American graphic designer, art director and illustrator. He is best known for his film poster artwork, and film storyboards. Very few original Tom Jung concept artworks have ever surfaced. Owing to the fact that each artwork is unique, they are highly prized by Star Wars collectors. Jung's work on the Star Wars poster campaign is among his most celebrated work.
21½x 17¼in. (54.6 x 43.8 cm) (unframed)
28½x 24⅛in. (72.4 x 61.2 cm) (framed)
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