A model of an X-wing fighter featured in the original 'Star Wars' movie sold for $3.1 million at auction in the estate sale for late Hollywood model-maker Greg Jein.
A model of an X-wing starfighter used in the original "Star Wars" in 1977 sold for an eye-popping sum over the weekend. The miniature so-called "Red Leader" brought more than $3.1 million at the estate sale of late Hollywood visual effects artist Greg Jein, Heritage Auctions said in a press release Monday. The model is screen-matched and was depicted leading the Rebel Alliance's assault on the Death Star in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
Jein, an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated model maker who built numerous miniatures for the "Star Trek" franchise and had a more than six-decade professional career, died last year. The two-day sale of his collection realized more than $13 million total, making it the second-highest grossing Hollywood auction ever, only beaten by Debbie Reynolds' estate sale in 2011, which brought $22.8 million.
The success of this auction — from the overall result to the number of participating bidders to the packed-out auction room full of Greg's friends and fans — was a profound testament to my friend as both a visual-effects master and one of the great collectors," Heritage Executive Vice President Joe Maddalena said in a statement.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
'Star Wars' X-wing model gets over $3M at auction of Hollywood model-maker's collectionA miniature X-wing Starfighter used in a 'Star Wars' film sold for over $3 million during an auction over the weekend.
Les mer »
Amazing Clone Wars Comparisons Show How Good Star Wars' Live-Action Young Ahsoka Really IsA comparison of the animated and live-action versions of young Ahsoka Tano shows that Star Wars nailed her live-action debut.
Les mer »
Long-lost 'Star Wars' X-wing model fetches over $3.1 million at auctionThe top two wings of the fighter are both painted with a single red stripe, identifying it as the squadron's 'Red Leader.'
Les mer »
Long-lost 'Star Wars' X-wing model fetches over $3.1M at auctionA long-lost model of an X-wing fighter used in the original 1977 'Star Wars' movie sold at auction for over $3.13 million on Sunday.
Les mer »
This Star Wars Character Is The Unexpected Center Of The Mandalorian Movie CastOne unexpected Star Wars character can bring The Mandalorian and Ahsoka's storylines together for Dave Filoni's upcoming Mandalorian movie.
Les mer »