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Darth Vader light saber sold at auction for almost EUR 4.5 million

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Briefings

A Heritage Auctions sold a Star Wars lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the 2015 film 'The Empire Strikes Back' for nearly 4.5 million euros, setting a new record for the franchise. The specific saber, used in the climactic battle on Cloud City, was sold at the Ultimate Star Wars Auction for 4.875 million dollars (4.38 million euros). This sale surpassed the previous record of 3.75 million dollars held by Luke Skywalker's saber from 'The Empire Strikes Back'. The auction also featured items from episodes I through IX of Star Wars, plus other franchise items and 27 additional lightsabers.

Key points

• A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in 'The Empire Strikes Back' was sold for 4.875 million dollars (4.38 million euros) at the Ultimate Star Wars Auction.
• The sale established a new world record for any collectible Star Wars item, surpassing the previous record of 3.75 million dollars held by Luke Skywalker's saber.

Context

The Heritage Auctions held the sale on November 13, 2026, featuring items from episodes I through IX of Star Wars, plus other franchise items and 27 additional lightsabers. This transaction represents a significant milestone in the Star Wars franchise's collectibles market.

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Evidence is limited to the specific sale details and does not include broader market trends, historical sales data, or future predictions. The article does not provide information on the provenance of the specific saber or the auctioneer's location.

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