A light saber used by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in “The Empire Strikes Back,” complete with a severed hand effects rig, is expected to command at least $1 million at an upcoming Heritage Auctions event. The Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction, scheduled for July 13-17, will feature a wide array of items from film, music, and pop culture.
The prop saber was featured in the pivotal Cloud City fight scene of the 1980 “Star Wars” sequel. Its debut at auction marks a significant offering for collectors of cinematic history.
Beyond the galaxy far, far away, the auction will present a variety of other notable artifacts. A Wicked Witch of the West hat, worn by Margaret Hamilton in the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz,” will have a starting bid of $100,000. Gene Wilder's brown top hat from