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Lot #168 - CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) - Visual Effects Shot Boards with Hand-Painted

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Lot #168 - CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) - Visual Effects Shot Boards with Hand-Painted
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This lot will be sold on Wednesday August 26th (day 1 of the auction.) Lots 1-433 will be sold on day 1 (lots 434-870 will be sold on day 2). The auction will begin at 10:00AM PDT. Lots are sold sequentially so there is no preset ending time. A live streaming broadcast of the auction will be available on auction days.

A pair of visual effects shot boards from Steven Spielberg's sci-fi film Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

This lot consists of two effects shot test photo prints mounted to black illustration boards, one labeled "R.3 cut25" depicting Jillian Guiler (Melinda Dillon) looking toward the composited landing site and the other labeled "R-1 cut 15" depicting a wide shot of the Devils Tower landing site with hand-painted background details. The former includes a hand-written approval note from director Spielberg, in his distinct handwriting, signed "OK'ed S.S. (P.S. A little brighter)". The latter board features a hand-painted sky backdrop with a UFO flying behind Devils Tower, possibly by production illustrator George Jensen. Both boards are in good overall condition aside from a tear in the top right corner of the Devils Tower image.

Dimensions (each): 6" x 11" (15.25 cm x 28 cm)

Sold without copyright; see notice in the Buyer's Guide

Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000