Indiana Jones Raiders 8x10 VFX Work Signed Richard Edlund 4x Oscar BECKETT

From the Steve Grad Autograph Collection – a rare 8x10 behind-the-scenes photograph from Raiders of the Lost Ark, signed in bold blue by legendary visual effects supervisor Richard Edlund. This autograph was obtained in person by Steve Grad at a private signing in February 2014 at Edlund’s office in Los Angeles, California.

About Richard Edlund:

• Richard Edlund (b. 1940) is one of the most celebrated figures in modern visual effects history.

• He won Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects for Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), and Return of the Jedi (1983).

• Edlund’s groundbreaking work at ILM helped define the look and technical artistry of the Star Wars saga and later carried directly into the Indiana Jones films.

• His ingenuity with miniatures, optical effects, and on-set visual integration revolutionized the industry.

Rarity & Importance:
This photo, showing Edlund on set during the making of Raiders of the Lost Ark, directly connects him to the Oscar-winning effects that brought Spielberg and Lucas’s adventure classic to life. With his rare autograph, especially tied to Raiders, this piece is highly desirable for collectors of Indiana Jones and Star Wars alike.

• Size: 8x10

• Ink: Blue

• Certification: Beckett Certified BJ093731 (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).