This is now the most valuable piece of Star Wars memorabilia

Artist Tom Jung’s 1977 painting introduced the world to the look and feel of George Lucas’ blockbuster adventure.
Dallas Morning News

Painting that introduced ‘Star Wars’ to the world fetches millions at Dallas auction

This image provided by Heritage Auctions shows artwork by Tom Jung created for the 1977 movie "Star Wars." Tom Jung / AP The painting that introduced Star Wars to the world nearly 50 years ago — and ...
Smithsonian Magazine

This Painting Introduced the World to ‘Star Wars.’ It Just Became the Most Expensive Item Connected to the Franchise Ever Sold at Auction

The half-sheet illustration was revealed weeks before the premiere of Star Wars in 1977. (The movie was later retitled Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope.) Heritage Auctions The galactic painting that ...
WPXI

Painting that introduced ‘Star Wars’ to moviegoers in 1977 sells for $3.875M

DALLAS — A painting that introduced “Star Wars” in 1977 and was reproduced as a movie poster sold for $3.875 million in an auction on Wednesday. The acrylic and airbrush half-sheet painting, created ...