Luke Skywalker's lightsaber used in 'The Empire Strikes Back' is auctioned for R$19 million

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, accompanied by a severed hand, was used by Mark Hamill in "The Empire Strikes Back". Heritage Auctions A Luke Skywalker lightsaber accompanied by a severed hand was sold for R$19 million (US$3.75 million) at a Heritage Auctions auction in Dallas, Texas, on the 15th of this month. The result was only released on Monday (20). The object was used by Mark Hamill in the final duel scene between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980), the second film in the "Star Wars" saga. It is at this moment that Vader reveals the iconic phrase "I am your father" and cuts off Luke's hand. The lot came with the special effects mechanism used to simulate amputation. ??Do you have any reporting suggestions? Send to g1 Scene of Luke Skywalker's hand being cut off. Heritage Auctions According to Heritage, this was the highest price ever paid for a prop used in a film from the "Star Wars" franchise, highlighted the Associated Press news agency. The sale was part of the Hollywood & Entertainment Signature auction, which also brought together other iconic cinema items. A Wicked Witch of the West hat, worn by actress Margaret Hamilton in "The Wizard of Oz" (1939), sold for US$550,000. The brown top hat worn by Gene Wilder in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (1971) sold for US$350,000. Daenerys Targaryen's chest, with dragon eggs inside, used in the first season of "Game of Thrones", sold for US$312,500. The identities of the buyers and sellers of the items were not disclosed.