JAMES BOND
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Several important James Bond props and costumes are to be auctioned in Los Angeles by PROPSTORE as part of their Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction from 12-14 March 2024. A hugely exciting three-day live-streamed event with over 1,700 incredible lots of iconic film and TV memorabilia including props and costumes from the James Bond films 1962-2021.

Listed below are some of the more significant James Bond related items, many of which have never been offered in auction before.

Lot #156 - James Bond's Anthony Sinclair tailored suit You Only Live Twice (1967)

James Bond's (Sean Connery) screen-matched costume from You Only Live Twice (1967). Bond wore his suit in multiple scenes, from his arrival in Tokyo and his encounter with secret service agent Aki (Akiko Wakabayashi), up until Tiger Tanaka (Tetsuro Tamba) welcomed him into his home. A distinctive pinch in the jacket's left shoulder screen matches to the moment Bond met sumo wrestler Sadanoyama Shinmatsu.

It is rare for examples of Sean Connery suits to come up for auction, as many were taken from the set by the actor after producer Albert R. ‘Cubby’ Broccoli stated he could keep any of the costumes he requested. This lot was initially obtained by a crew member from a set costume sale when production wrapped. The crew member needed a suit for a wedding and was the same size as Connery.

The grey herringbone woollen two-piece suit was custom-made by tailor Anthony Sinclair, who created clothing for all of Sean Connery's appearances as 007. The jacket features two button fastenings and three pockets on the front. An Anthony Sinclair label with handwritten blue text reading “July. 1966, S. Connery. Esq, 464 - 5468 Repeat” is located in the jacket's interior right-breast pocket. An additional label reading “May 1966, lt., S. Connery Esq, g., F456As5468/bm18h.b.” is sewn into the trousers.

The suit's white cotton dress shirt and black knit tie are reproductions constructed by Turnbull & Asser, the same company that originally made the garments for the movie. Completing the display is a pair of smart black shoes. The suit displays minor signs of production use and age.

Estimate: $40,000 - $80,000 SOLD FOR $50,000

Lot #157 - Auric Goldfinger's Lockheed Jetstar Jet Entertainment Unit Goldfinger (1964)

Auric Goldfinger's (Gert Frobe) Jetstar jet entertainment unit from Goldfinger (1964). Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman) piloted Goldfinger's private jet as it transported James Bond (Sean Connery) to Goldfinger's farm in the United States. The Lockheed Jetstar was later redressed as the military jet in which Bond and Goldfinger had their final confrontation. This unit was taken from the original plane used in the film, but was ultimately unseen in the final cut.

This wood, leather, and metal unit features two cup holders, “call” and “niche lights” buttons, and slots for lights and where other accessories could have been inserted Bundles of wires for electronic elements run out the back of the unit, which is labelled “#3-R-H” and “#5013” It exhibits scuffing, scratching, chips in the wood, tears in the leather, and any remaining functionality in the wiring remains untested. Dimensions: 18.5" X 20.5" X 6" (47 cm X 52.25 cm X 15.25 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000 SOLD FOR $5,000

Lot #158 - Auric Goldfinger's Lockheed Jetstar Jet Window Goldfinger (1964)

Auric Goldfinger's (Gert Frobe) Jetstar jet window from Goldfinger (1964). Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman) piloted Goldfinger's private jet as it transported James Bond (Sean Connery) to Goldfinger's farm in the United States. The Lockheed Jetstar was later redressed as the military jet in which Bond and Goldfinger had their final confrontation, ending in Goldfinger being sucked out a window.

This lot consists of a clear acrylic window in a metal frame, taken from the original plane used in the film, with a white-painted exterior and unpainted interior with many structural supports and bolts from when the window was part of the wall of the airplane. The acrylic exhibits scratching, the exterior paint is flaking, and the interior exhibits staining, rusting, and various adhesive residues. Dimensions: 26" X 27" X 6.75" (66.25 cm X 68.75 cm X 17.25 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 - $6,000 SOLD FOR $3,750

Lot #159 - Set of Three Hand-Painted Ivor Beddoes Concept Illustrations Live And Let Die (1973)

A set of three concept illustrations hand-painted by Ivor Beddoes for Live And Let Die (1973). Beddoes, who was most famous as a matte painter but also did concept work, created art for the film depicting nude women in the midst of elaborate ceremonies.

This lot consists of three hand-painted concept illustrations with two black-matted painted board. One painting, hand-marked with “Interior Manas Chapel,” is signed by Beddoes and dated “71”. The back of these concept art pieces feature hand-marked “Ivor Beddoes ca 1971” with a series of numbers for “591C000”, “591AE000”, and “591G000”, along with a blue-highlighted printed sticker label for “ID Number” and “Size”. The labels identify ID numbers for “2121.12480”, “210L.12480”, and “211L.12480”. This lot exhibits discoloration on the back of the mat boards, ripped and frayed edges, and creasing. Dimensions: (largest) 20" X 25" (51 cm X 63.5 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000 LOT WITHDRAWN

Lot #160 - James Bond's Model Miniature Head A View To A Kill (1985)

James Bond's (Roger Moore) model miniature head from A View To A Kill (1985). As James Bond tried to stop Max Zorin (Christopher Walken) from taking Stacey Sutton (Tanya Roberts), he grabbed hold of the Zorin blimp's mooring rope as it flew over the Golden Gate Bridge where he used the rope to secure the blimp from flying farther away.

This lot consists of a brown painted sculpted fibreglass puppet head designed to resemble Moore on a black and clear acrylic display with a black & white foam core plaque. This lot exhibits scuffing on the right side of the head. Dimensions: (display) 4" x 4" X 6.5" (10.25 cm X 10.25 cm X 16.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,500 - $7,000 SOLD FOR $4,375

Lot #161 - Melina Havelock's Barnett Commando Crossbow & Bolt Quiver For Your Eyes Only (1981)

Melina Havelock's (Carole Bouquet) Barnett Commando crossbow and bolt quiver from For Your Eyes Only (1981). Melina wielded her crossbow when she sought revenge against Cuban hitman Hector Gonzales (Stefan Kalipha) for murdering her parents.

Two styles of crossbow were acquired for the production. This style appeared in the revenge sequence and in a shop window when Melina picked up her other style of crossbow, as well as in the popular William Gold-designed one-sheet poster for the film, in which a model visible only from the legs down wielded it. While production likely used multiples of this style of crossbow, this specific example was purchased by a crew member at a wrap sale at the end of production.

This full-size Barnett Commando crossbow comes equipped with a metal barrel with a “Barnett Commando” sticker applied to the side, black urethane limbs and stock, and a black nylon string. Also included is a brown leather belt with an attached quiver housing of the style used for Melina's other crossbow; two resin arrows painted blue and yellow; and an Allen wrench included to remove the crossbow's stock for storage. This lot exhibits chipping paint on the arrows, as well as scuffing and some tarnishing to the crossbow and belt. Dimensions: (crossbow) 34.5" X 26.5" X 9" (87.75 cm X 67.5 cm X 23 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000 SOLD FOR $4,750

Lot #162 - James Bond's Walther PPK Pistol GoldenEye (1995)

James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) Walther PPK pistol from GoldenEye (1995). Bond wielded his Walther PPK as his signature sidearm throughout the film, including when Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane) guessed its calibre from the sound of Bond cocking its hammer. This particular Walther PPK was used for 2nd unit photography during the production.

A Walther PPK was first issued to agent 007 in Ian Fleming's seminal Bond novel Dr. No, inspiring its use in the film adaptation and in almost every subsequent Bond film. Often considered the defining firearm of this massively successful franchise, it is the only weapon used by every actor who has portrayed James Bond.

This German semi-automatic 7.65mm-caliber steel pistol has a 3.25" barrel, textured handgrip, and the serial number “811475” engraved throughout. It was sympathetically deactivated following production, but retains a functioning trigger, hammer, magazine release, and safety. Also included is a black plastic Walther gun case with stickers labeled “811475” and “Goldeneye”. The Walther PPK exhibits rusting to one of its screws and visible scratching on the grip and barrel from production use. Dimensions: 6" X 4.5" X 1" (15.25 cm X 11.5 cm X 2.5 cm)

Additional Provenance: Certificate of De-Activation from production armourer Bapty and accompanying Bapty letter dated “September 2006”.

Estimate: $40,000 - $80,000 SOLD FOR $50,000

Lot #168 - Valdo Obruchev's Heracles Serum and Briefcase No Time To Die (2021)

Valdo Obruchev's (David Dencik) Heracles serum and briefcase from No Time To Die (2021). Lyutsifer Safin (Rami Malek) abducted Dr. Obruchev in order to disperse the DNA-targeting bio weapon code-named Heracles while Obruchev worked for M (Ralph Fiennes).

This lot originated from a crew member on the production. It consists of an acrylic serum vial with resin end pieces painted to resemble metal and a resin centre painted to appear liquid, as well as a metal briefcase with a pair of built-in combination locks and black leather pockets on its interior. The case exhibits discoloration, and it and the vial exhibit scratching throughout from production. Dimensions: (largest) 14" X 18" X 5" (35.5 cm X 45.75 cm X 12.75 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 - $6,000 SOLD FOR $6,250

A pair of Auric Goldfinger's (Gert Frobe) Jetstar jet oxygen mask units from film Goldfinger (1964). Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman) piloted Goldfinger's private jet transporting James Bond (Sean Connery) to Goldfinger's farm in the United States. The Lockheed Jetstar was later redressed as the military jet where Bond and Goldfinger had their final confrontation. These mask units were taken from the original plane used in the film, but were ultimately unseen in the final cut.

This lot features two metal and rubber oxygen masks with elastic straps, each inside of its own fibreglass unit with metal attachment brackets, a side valve and tube, and a spring-loaded metal panel holding the masks within. The tubes exhibit being cut, the fibreglass is broken in places, and the units exhibit discoloration and rust throughout from age. Dimensions: (each) 11" X 7.5" X 5.5" (29.25 cm X 19.25 cm X 14 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 UNSOLD

Lot #691 - Q's Workshop Camera and Accessories The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)

Q's (Desmond Llewelyn) workshop camera and accessories from The Man With The Golden Gun (1995). Q kept a Nikon camera with hi-tech gadgetry sitting on his table at MI6 when he inspected a partly gold bullet.

This lot consists of one Nikon camera with a black leather cover, one Nikon battery pack, two extra lenses with covers, three camera accessories, four empty film containers, one manual, and one blue polyester bag. The bag features a hand-marked ID tag for “Murton Mr P.W.” at “Manor End” in London. This lot exhibits a build-up of grime, frayed fibres, and discoloration. Dimensions: 20" X 12" X 9" (51 cm X 30.5 cm X 23 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 - $2,400 SOLD FOR $1,250

Lot #692 - James Bond's Stunt Glock 17 Pistol Skyfall (2012)

James Bond's (Daniel Craig) stunt Glock 17 from Skyfall (2012). Bond grabbed one of Raoul Silva's (Javier Bardem) henchmen's Glock and used it to take Silva into custody.

This static black foam pistol is moulded with “Glock 17” on one side of the barrel and printed with a Glock logo on the handgrip. The barrel and chamber are also moulded with “FSL419”. It is accompanied by a white acrylic display mounted with a plaque labelled “007 Skyfall Daniel Craig”. This lot exhibits some pitting from the moulding, rough seams, discoloration, and a build-up of grime from production use. Dimensions: (displayed) 10" X 8.5" X 5" (25.5 cm X 21.5 cm X 12.75 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 SOLD FOR $9,375

Lot #694 - James Bond's Stunt Browning Hi-Power Pistol No Time To Die (2021)

James Bond's (Daniel Craig) stunt Browning Hi-Power pistol from No Time To Die (2021). James Bond, now retired, carried his Browning Hi-Power with him while he searched his Jamaica home before he returned it to the secret drawer.

This static stunt handgun is crafted of black rubber with brown grips. It is moulded with “Fabrique Nationale Herstal” along the barrel, and the chamber with “Cal 9 m/m”. This lot exhibits pitting in the rubber and a rough seam. Dimensions: 8" X 5.5" X 2" (20.5 cm X 14 cm X 5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 SOLD FOR $5,937.50

Nine Q-Division schematics from The World Is Not Enough (1999). Q (Desmond Llewellyn) walked James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) through Q-Division while MI6 ran diagnostics on Q's destroyed powerboat.

This set consists of nine colour-printed and plastic-laminated vellum schematics: four depicting the water jet powerboat's diagnostics; two depicting the MI6 building's security system; and three depicting the defence control systems Q installed in Bond's new BMW Z8. Each is designed to be illuminated from behind. The schematics exhibit grime and wrinkles around their edges throughout from use. Dimensions: (each) 16.5" X 12" (42 cm X 30.5 cm)

This lot is offered at a $100 starting bid with no reserve. SOLD FOR $625

Lot #1336 - First Draft Script and Final Trailer Reel The World Is Not Enough (1999)

A first draft script and a final trailer reel from The World Is Not Enough (1999). James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) was tasked with protecting oil heiress Elektra King (Sophie Marceau) from international terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle), who murdered Elektra's father.

This lot consists of a yellow covered, 109-page first draft script dated June 18, 1998 with “Bond 19, June 15, 1998” printed in the header; and one Metro Goldwyn Mayer film reel labelled “The World Is Not Enough Bond, James Bond Final Trlr”. This lot exhibits minor stains to the script from the brad fasteners. Dimensions: (script) 8.5" X 11" X 0.5" (21.75 cm X 28 cm X 1.5 cm)

This lot is offered at a $100 starting bid with no reserve. SOLD FOR $562.50

Lot #1338 - James Bond's Stunt Revolver Die Another Day (2002)

James Bond's (Pierce Brosnan) stunt revolver from Die Another Day (2002). Bond wielded his revolver while infiltrating the gene therapy clinic where Tang Lin Zao (Rick Yune) was having his appearance altered.

This lot consists of a black dense rubber revolver, modelled after a Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB, built around a metal core and featuring brown grips that resemble wood. It exhibits some grime and scuffing from use and age. Dimensions: 9.5 X 5.5 X 1" (24.25 cm X 14 cm X 2.75 cm)

This lot is offered at a $100 starting bid with no reserve. SOLD FOR $4,687.50

Lot #1340 - M's Stunt Cell Phone with Promotional James Bond Phone Quantum of Solace (2008)

M's (Judi Dench) stunt cell phone with a James Bond (Daniel Craig) phone from the promotion of Quantum of Solace (2008). In the film, M's phone call was interrupted by James Bond during his hunt for Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric).

Production partnered with Sony Ericsson to release promotional Cyber-Shot C902 mobile phones of the style Bond uses to trace Greene via high-quality photographs throughout the film. This lot consists of a non-functional silver-colour plastic and metal Sony Ericsson Cyber-Shot stunt cell phone with a sliding camera cover, as well as a non-functional black version with a slide-up internal camera and a paper promotional insert of a James Bond silhouette labelled “007 November 2008”. The silver phone's cover exhibits sticking from use and age. Dimensions: (largest) 2" X 4.25" X 1" (5 cm X 11 cm X 2.75 cm)

This lot is offered at a $100 starting bid with no reserve. SOLD FOR $562.50

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