Posted by Philip on January 28, 2002 at 07:49 PM CST
From Sothebys.com:

Sothebys.com and Entertainment Rarities proudly offers you an incredible selection of items from the lives and careers of Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. This Mother/Daughter team have touched the lives of millions through their unmatched talents in the Entertainment Industry. Debbie has had one of the longest running legendary careers in history. Her daughter Carrie stared in one of the largest block buster films, Star Wars as Princess Leia and continues today as a successful actress and screenplay writer.

Debbie Reynolds is the largest collector of Entertainment memorabilia and is the founder of The Hollywood Motion Picture Collection on Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, California. A portion of the proceeds from this sale will benefit this museum that Debbie has created from her dream of sharing and preserving the history of Hollywood. As we visit them in their personal and professional lives through their collections, we trust that you will discover some rare and valuable finds to add to your home and/or collection.

Listed below are some of the Star Wars items in this incredible collection:

Original Painting of "Princess Leia" Commissioned by George Lucas

This original acrylic painting featuring Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia was commissioned by film director George Lucas in 1997 for creation by noted futuristic artist Dave DeVries. Lucas then presented the piece, framed, to Carrie Fisher as a birthday present. It is displayed in a gold frame. Birthday wishes and signed on the back by George Lucas and Mark Hamill and signed by Carrie Fisher. It measures 40 ¼ x 30. Includes a letter of authenticity signed by Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill. The proceeds benefit Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood Motion Picture Museum in Hollywood, CA.

Personal Star Wars Scrapbook Owned and Signed by Carrie Fisher

This black 4 ½-inch scrap book belonging to Carrie Fisher has 92 pages of protective plastic pages stuffed full of articles featuring the Star Wars phenomenon from the time the first film hit the theaters in 1977. Carrie's grandmother compiled the collection and later gave it to her as a gift. Stories included are from a "Famous Monsters in Filmland" special issue, "Starlog," "Preview magazine and Star Wars Marvel comic books. Carrie signed the front in gold sparkly lettering; it's also signed on the back by Mark Hamill along with a galaxy rendition drawn by Mark. Includes a letter of authenticity signed by Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill. The proceeds benefit Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood Motion Picture Museum in Hollywood, CA.

Miniature Snowspeeder Prop used in "The Empire Strikes Back"

This miniature Snowspeeder was one of the vehicles used in the production of the second Star Wars film, "The Empire Strikes Back". This model was given to Carrie Fisher after the completion of the film. Remarkably realistic detail on the ship's surface includes burn marks from a skirmish with the Dark Side. The Snowspeeder measures five inches long, 4 ¾ inches wide and 1 3/8 inches high. It's mounted on a half-inch thick base of black Plexiglas, which bears the film's famous logo. Includes a letter of authenticity signed by Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill. The proceeds benefit Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood Motion Picture Museum in Hollywood, CA.

Star Wars Academy Award Party Keepsakes Owned by Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia)

This Plexiglas star was on Carrie Fisher's table during the Academy Award party when Star Wars was first nominated. Gary Kurtz the Producer, had two stars made to sit on each of approximately 15 tables. This star is etched "May the Force Be With You" on the front. It is five-inches wide and one-inch thick. Includes a letter of authenticity signed by Carrie Fisher. The proceeds benefit Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood Motion Picture Museum in Hollywood, CA.

Ewok Instrument Used in "Return of the Jedi"

This wooden flute is an actual Ewok instrument used in the making of the Star Wars film, "Return of the Jedi." It's tied together with strips of brown leather and measures about 15 inches long. Signed by Mark Hamill stating, "Play that funky Ewok music", Carrie Fisher and by one of the Ewok's, Felix Silla. Felix was the Ewok that was shot down in the hang glider in the film. Includes a letter of authenticity signed by Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill. The proceeds benefit Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood Motion Picture Museum in Hollywood, CA.