Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 155
Star Wars Yoda Creature Effects Prototype Head Photograph. Lucasfilm, ca. 1980.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Unsold
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Star Wars Yoda Creature Effects Prototype Head Photograph. Lucasfilm, ca. 1980. A behind-the-scenes color photograph displays a Yoda character head maquette or early prototype, along with sculpted hands and facial components. This image was likely taken during the production of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) or possibly during the early development for Return of the Jedi (1983). It captures the creature effects process, showing a finished painted head alongside unfinished sculpted elements. This illustrates the various stages of fabrication in Stuart Freeborn's makeup and creature department.
A scarce candid production view offering insight into the creation of one of cinema’s most iconic characters.
Single print, approximately 3 1/2 x 5".
Condition
Minor handling wear and light toning.
Verso blank aside from pencil notation
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