Nov 14, 2024 10:00 EST
Stage & Screen
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A studio-sanctioned Darth Vader Touring Costume from The Empire Strikes Back
STAR WARS - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK & RETURN OF THE JEDI
An N.J. Farmer Darth Vader Touring Costume. A Darth Vader promotional touring costume, circa 1980 or shortly thereafter, commissioned by Lucasfilm and made by N.J. Farmer Associates in the United Kingdom for the promotion of The Empire Strikes Back and later Return of the Jedi. This full costume, which stands roughly at an imposing 7 feet when assembled on the provided form, includes mostly original labeled components as described below.
The costume comprises the two-piece mask and helmet (both marked within in silver ink "RS 21"), chest and shoulder armor, chest control box, belt with attached components, cape (with N.J. Farmer label), shirt (with N.J. Farmer label), pants (with N.J. Farmer label), a pair of greaves (both marked within in silver ink "RS 22"), leather codpiece, a pair of gloves and boots (both possibly added later). Accompanied by a tall mannequin. Worn areas from use, one shoulder guard detached.
A rare example of an N.J. Farmer touring Darth Vader costume, one of the most iconic costumes in film history. In all three Star Wars films, Darth Vader was physically played by David Prowse and legendarily voiced by James Earl Jones. In preparing the promotion of Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Lucasfilm commissioned Nick Farmer of N.J. Farmer Associates in the U.K. to create several full-size Darth Vader costumes to be worn in a tour of movie theaters. These costumes continued to be used throughout the promotion of The Return of the Jedi. The costume stands at an imposing seven feet and makes quite an impression. Please contact department for additional images.
STAR WARS - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK & RETURN OF THE JEDI
An N.J. Farmer Darth Vader Touring Costume. A Darth Vader promotional touring costume, circa 1980 or shortly thereafter, commissioned by Lucasfilm and made by N.J. Farmer Associates in the United Kingdom for the promotion of The Empire Strikes Back and later Return of the Jedi. This full costume, which stands roughly at an imposing 7 feet when assembled on the provided form, includes mostly original labeled components as described below.
The costume comprises the two-piece mask and helmet (both marked within in silver ink "RS 21"), chest and shoulder armor, chest control box, belt with attached components, cape (with N.J. Farmer label), shirt (with N.J. Farmer label), pants (with N.J. Farmer label), a pair of greaves (both marked within in silver ink "RS 22"), leather codpiece, a pair of gloves and boots (both possibly added later). Accompanied by a tall mannequin. Worn areas from use, one shoulder guard detached.
A rare example of an N.J. Farmer touring Darth Vader costume, one of the most iconic costumes in film history. In all three Star Wars films, Darth Vader was physically played by David Prowse and legendarily voiced by James Earl Jones. In preparing the promotion of Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Lucasfilm commissioned Nick Farmer of N.J. Farmer Associates in the U.K. to create several full-size Darth Vader costumes to be worn in a tour of movie theaters. These costumes continued to be used throughout the promotion of The Return of the Jedi. The costume stands at an imposing seven feet and makes quite an impression. Please contact department for additional images.
Auction: Stage & Screen, Nov 14, 2024
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Archive of Grace Letters Tops $165K at Stage & Screen Auction on November 14, 2024
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Memorabilia, Autographs, Artwork & Photographs of the Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
NEW YORK, NY -- Fans and collectors from around the world convered at Doyle November 14, 2024 for the popular Stage & Screen auction. Held in collaboration with the Entertainment Community Fund, Stage & Screen offered artwork, memorabilia, autographs and photographs celebrating Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance.
Archive of Grace Kelly Letters Achieves $165,600!
In 1949, twenty year old Grace Kelly moved into the Barbizon Hotel for Women in Manhattan, seeking out Broadway auditions and paying modeling gigs. In 1956, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco in one the greatest fairy tale weddings the world had ever seen. In the years between, Kelly starred in stylish Alfred Hitchcock films such as Rear Window and To Catch a Thief and won an Oscar for her performance in The Country Girl. In that first year in New York City, Grace Kelly met Prudence Wise who became a life long friend, personal secretary, and frequent correspondent. Offered is the largest known group of signed handwritten and typed letters, notes, personal photographs of Kelly and her children, and ephemera to come to market. The archive traces Grace Kelly’s remarkable journey from New York to Hollywood to Monaco in her own words in this substantial group of unpublished letters. View Lot
The Estate of Jerry Herman (Lots 142 - 255)
Doyle was honored to auction property from the Estate of Jerry Herman, the legendary composer/lyricist of such iconic musicals as Hello Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Read More
The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee (Lots 301 - 453)
Doyle was MADly excited to auction property from the Personal Collection of the legendary cartoonist Al Jaffee renowned for his groundbreaking work in MAD Magazine. The Collection will be auctioned on Friday, November 15. Read More
The Entertainment Community Fund
Recognizing the importance of the performing arts to the fabric of New York, Doyle is proud to donate 10% of our profit from this auction to the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For further information on the Entertainment Community Fund, visit EntertainmentCommunity.org
We Invite You to Auction!
Consignments are currently being accepted for future auctions. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation. Our specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.
For information, please contact
Memorabilia: Peter Costanzo, 212-427-4141, ext 248, Peter.Costanzo@Doyle.com
Artwork: Milan Tessler, 212-427-4141, ext 266, paintings@Doyle.com
