** ORIGINAL STAR WARS PROPS AND COSTUMES TO BE SOLD AS PART OF LOS ANGELES AUCTION IN JUNE**

A screen-matched X-wing model, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Lightsaber, Yoda’s hand and more to go under the hammer in upcoming Los Angeles auction

• An incredible selection of props, costumes and production material from the Star Wars franchise including a screen-matched X-wing model from A New Hope (1977) estimated to sell between $500,000 – 1,000,000 is to be sold as part of Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction between Tuesday 21^st to Friday 24^th June 2022
• Other key lots include several variations of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s (Ewan McGregor) lightsaber from the Prequel trilogy, with estimates ranging from $30,000 – 50,000, to $80,000 – 120,000
• Another highlight going up for sale is Bob Falfa’s (Harrison Ford) Cowboy Hat from George Lucas’ 1973 film American Graffiti. The hat is an incredible piece of movie history as it represents the start of young actor Harrison Ford’s relationship with George Lucas, which ultimately produced some of the greatest characters in the history of film – Han Solo and Indiana Jones

• Over 200 Star Wars lots will be sold as part of Propstore’s 1,800 lot auction. Taking place across four days, between 21^st – 24^th June 2022, the auction features a collection of film memorabilia worth over $9 million (£7.1 million)
• Bids can be placed in-person, online or by phone from anywhere in the world

Brandon Alinger, Propstore COO, commented on the upcoming auction –“With May 25^th being the 45^th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), it’s truly a historic moment for Propstore: for the first time ever, we are auctioning a screen-matched Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) Red Leader X-wing Starfighter Pyrotechnic Model Miniature from Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), with a pre-sale estimate of $500,000 – 1,000,000. The model is screen-matched to a memorable shot in the film and photo-matched to multiple behind-the-scenes production shots, providing unquestionable authenticity. “We can’t wait to see this museum-worthy piece along with 1800+ other treasures, go under the hammer in our largest Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction to date from June 21-24.”

The Propstore Live Auction will feature:

• Screen-Matched ILM Red Leader X-wing Starfighter Pyrotechnic Model Miniature from STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977) est: $500,000 – 1,000,000 (£403,000 – 806,000)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi’s (Ewan McGregor) Hero Lightsaber Hilt with Metal Components from STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH (2005) est: $80,000 – 120,000 (£64,480 – 96,720)
• Doug Beswick Collection: Cantina Band Member Mask from STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977) est: $80,000 – 120,000 (£64,480 – 96,720)
• N.J. Farmer Darth Vader Touring Costume from STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) est: $80,000 – 120,000 (£64,480 – 96,720)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi’s (Ewan McGregor) Dueling Lightsaber Hilt with Green Blade from STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES est: $30,000 – 50,000 (£24,180 – 40,300)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi’s (Ewan McGregor) Dueling Lightsaber Hilt and Blade from STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE est: $30,000 – 50,000 (£24,180 – 40,300)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi’s (Ewan McGregor) Lightsaber Hilt with Short Blade from STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE est: $30,000 – 50,000 (£24,180 – 40,300)
• Bob Falfa’s (Harrison Ford) Cowboy Hat from AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973) est: $25,000 – 35,000 (£20,150 – 28,210)
• Screen-Matched Obi-Wan Kenobi’s (Alec Guinness) Home and Moisture Vaporator Model Miniatures from STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE – SPECIAL EDITION (1997) est: $20,000 – 30,000 (£16,120 – 24,180)
• Production-Made Imperial Guard Helmet from STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) est: $20,000 – 30,000 (£16,120 – 24,180)
• Female Tusken Raider Mask from STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES est: $15,000 – 20,000 (£12,090 – 16,120)
• Yoda’s (Frank Oz) Puppet Hand from STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) est: $10,000 – 15,000 (£8,060 – 12,090)
• Hand-Drawn Ralph McQuarrie Darth Vader Leaping Concept Sketch from STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) est: $12,000 – 16,000 (£9,672 – 12,896)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi’s (Ewan McGregor) Rehearsal Lightsaber Hilt with Green Blade from STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH (2005) est: $6,000 – 8,000 (£4,,836 – 6,448)

Lots will be sold as part of Propstore’s four-day auction, featuring a collection of film memorabilia worth over $9 million (£7.1 million). The auction will take place live from Valencia, California. Bids can be placed online or by phone from anywhere in the world.

Registration is now open and online proxy bids can be submitted here: www.propstore.com/liveauction.

Auction lots can be viewed virtually or by appointment at Propstore’s office facility in Valencia, California. Visit propstore.com/liveauction to make a viewing appointment. Propstore will hold live-stream exhibition events in May and June via social media, with opportunities to see props from the auction up-close and ask questions of the auction staff.

Propstore will also be attending Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California from May 26^th – 29^th where they will be displaying a wide variety of the Star Wars items featured in the auction, including the X-wing.

About Prop Store

Propstore sells original movie and television props, costumes and other entertainment memorabilia, regularly hosting live and online auctions in both London and Los Angeles. Founded by CEO Stephen Lane in 1998, Propstore has been a driving force in developing the global market for entertainment memorabilia and regularly offers some of the most sought-after and valuable content in the field.  Propstore also manages auction services for a number of studio and production company partners, and operates a Buy-Now sales platform on its website, www.propstore.com

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