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Story summary
- A painting that introduced Star Wars sold for $3.875 million at Heritage Auctions, setting a record for movie poster artwork.
- The painting was created by artist Tom Jung.
- The artwork was used in the film's marketing before the 1977 release and shows Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
- Charles Epting of Heritage Auctions noted its value as memorabilia and a cultural artifact reflecting fans' emotional connection.
- The buyer remains anonymous.
