This is a Part 5 follow-up my Part 1 , Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 close-up looks at the “[o]riginal production used “Luke Skywalker” lightsaber from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope from the collection of Oscar-winning set decorator Roger Christian” featured in the upcoming Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 96” taking place on December 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th. This latest video features news of the lightsaber being withdrawn from auction by Profiles in History, per a report from Reuters.
Per the article from Reuters, the statement from Profiles in History is as follows:
“In light of conflicting information regarding the origin of Roger Christian’s Lightsaber, Profiles in History has decided to withdraw the piece from this auction until Mr. Christian can clear up the inconsistencies that have been brought to our attention”
Also provided further below are links to much of the information that was referenced in this video, which you can find under “FOOTNOTES”.
Click below to watch this video or click through to watch directly on YouTube:
Below is the full series of videos regarding this lightsaber:
FOOTNOTES (links to public sources of information referenced in the YouTube video):
- Original Prop Blog: YouTube Close-Up Look – Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 96” Luke Skywalker Lightsaber from Star Wars: A New Hope
- Original Prop Blog: YouTube Close-Up Look – Luke Lightsaber Auction Part 2: Is The Lightsaber In The LOA Different From The One Up For Auction?
- Original Prop Blog: YouTube Close-Up Look – Luke Lightsaber Auction Part 3: Which Lightsaber Is Original?
- Original Prop Blog: YouTube Close-Up Look – Luke Lightsaber Auction Part 4: Roger Christian Responds
- iCollector: Lot 1479. Original production used “Luke Skywalker” lightsaber from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Estimated At:150,000.00 – 200,000.00 USD
- Profiles in History: Hollywood Auction 96
- Reuters: U.S. auctioneer withdraws ‘Star Wars’ lightsaber on authenticity issue