Christie’s and EON Productions charity evening auction, Sixty Years of James Bond, realises a total of £6,103,500

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of 007 on the silver screen, 100% of the 25 lots presented were sold during the evening. The auction vendors, led by EON Productions, are donating 100% of their auction proceeds to nominated charitable causes, and Christie’s is donating 100% of the profitable proceeds from the buyer’s premium.

The top lot of Part I Live Auction was the No Time To Die Aston Martin replica DB5 stunt car, selling for an impressive £2,922,000. Lively bidding saw a Swarovski crystal-mounted prop egg made by Asprey, London in the manner of Fabergé from the film Octopussy (1983) reach £327,600, against a pre-sale high estimate of £10,000 to benefit UNICEF. Other highlights included The World Is Not Enough Q jet boat, realising £126,000, No Time To Die Aston Martin V8, making £630,000, and an OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition, selling for £226,800. The No Time To Die Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE stunt motorcycle closed the spectacular evening achieving £138,600 for Severn Hospice.

The Part II Online Auction of Sixty Years of James Bond remains open for bidding until James Bond Day on 5 October at 4pm (BST). With an additional 36 lots spanning the 25 Bond films spanning posters, props, costumes and experiences, don’t miss the final opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind collectibles and own a piece of Bond. Over 45 charities will benefit from the 61 lots offered across the official two-part charity auction.

For further information contact 007@christies.com