Updated: November 24, 2023

A framed work of original concept art from Forbidden Planet (MGM, 1956 ) by artist Mentor Huebner. The concept art is encased in Plexiglass and presented in a black frame with a white matte. Depicted is the United Planets Cruiser C-57D landed on the distant planet Altair IV. Huebner has signed the piece in black paint with his last name alongside the letters and numbers "P851."

Forbidden Planet is regarded as one of the greatest science fiction films of all time, with many of its visuals being the first of their kind in regards to design. The C-57D was the first fictional spaceship depicted with faster-than-light capabilities on film and many of the film's original designs went on to inspire Gene Roddenberry when he created Star Trek ( NBC, 1966-1969 ). Framed: 28 x 16 x 1.75 inches; Sight: 20 x 8 inches.

Value: $1,500.