Overview

• Darth Vader’s primary dueling lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi sold for a $2.9 million hammer price and $3,654,000 with buyer’s premium.
• The buyer was not disclosed; the prop was wielded on screen by David Prowse and stunt performer Bob Anderson.
• Propstore identified the piece as a screen-matched “hero” prop, noting production modifications from a 1950s camera flash and film-use wear consistent with its on-set use.
• Day one of the Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction tallied 433 lots and $14,302,417 in sales, with in-person bidding at the Petersen Automotive Museum and remote options open.
• Other notable results included Indiana Jones’ bullwhip and belt at $485,100, Picard’s Ressikan flute at $403,200, the Men in Black Neuralyzer at $315,000, and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man suit at about $289,800.