Indiana Jones 8x10 Signed Explosion Photo Kit West Oscar Winner BECKETT

From the Steve Grad Autograph Collection – a rare 8x10 color photograph from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark featuring the famous desert airfield explosion sequence. This photo is signed boldly in blue by Kit West, legendary special effects supervisor.

This signature was obtained in person by Steve Grad at a private signing in July 2015 – notably, Kit West’s only and final private signing. West passed away just nine months later, making his autograph particularly scarce and highly sought after.

About Kit West:

• Kit West (1936–2016) was a British Academy Award-winning special effects supervisor.

• He won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects for his groundbreaking work on Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).

• West also worked on Return of the Jedi, contributing to some of the most memorable visual effects in the Star Wars universe.

• His career spanned numerous other major films, making him one of the most respected figures in cinematic special effects.

Rarity & Importance:

• This photo comes from a pivotal Indiana Jones action sequence, perfectly tied to West’s Oscar-winning contributions.

• Being his final and only private signing, authenticated examples like this are few and far between.

• With his passing in 2016, no further signatures exist, making this a strong long-term collectible investment for fans of Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Academy Award-winning crew.

• Size: 8x10

• Ink: Blue

• Authentication: Beckett #BJ093812 (tamper-evident label visible)

• From the Steve Grad Autograph Collection

Steve Grad has been a regular cast member on the History Channel show Pawn Stars since 2013. He is the Lead Authenticator at Beckett Authentication and the former Principal/Lead Authenticator at PSA/DNA (2002–2016).