{"product_id":"indiana-jones-raiders-8x10-peruvian-temple-signed-kit-west-oscar-winner-beckett","title":"Indiana Jones Raiders 8x10 Peruvian Temple Signed Kit West Oscar Winner BECKETT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIndiana Jones Raiders 8x10 Peruvian Temple Signed Kit West Oscar Winner BECKETT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Steve Grad Autograph Collection – a rare 8x10 color photograph from the legendary Peruvian Temple opening sequence of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. This thrilling shot of Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones is from the booby-trapped temple scene that set the tone for the entire franchise. It is signed boldly in blue by Kit West, the Academy Award-winning special effects supervisor who designed and executed the groundbreaking effects for the film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 especially rare and highly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Kit West:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit West (1936–2016) was one of cinema’s greatest special effects supervisors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest also contributed to Return of the Jedi, helping bring George Lucas’s vision of the Star Wars universe to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis long and decorated career cemented him as a pioneer in the art of practical special effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Importance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis photo is directly tied to the Peruvian Temple opening sequence, one of the most iconic introductions in film history, showcasing West’s Oscar-winning effects work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing from his final and only private signing, authenticated examples like this are exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith his passing in 2016, there are no future opportunities for signatures, making this a standout piece for collectors of Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Academy Award-winning film crew autographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 8x10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk: Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentication: Beckett #BJ093806 (tamper-evident label visible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Steve Grad Autograph Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping in the U.S. and U.S. territories! Yes, we do ship Internationally!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor any questions regarding this listing or help with orders email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:orders@gspawn.com\"\u003eorders@gspawn.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call 702-272-0006.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe appreciate your business and look forward to helping you bring home a piece of history!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GradCollection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63600734699660,"sku":"9918","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3543\/0796\/files\/3_7d1c01ba-ef0c-4016-94cc-3c9511c8271f.jpg?v=1793923060","url":"https:\/\/gspawn.com\/products\/indiana-jones-raiders-8x10-peruvian-temple-signed-kit-west-oscar-winner-beckett","provider":"Gold \u0026 Silver Pawn Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}