60 Years of James Bond
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Event date 15 September – 5 October 2022 -
Event location London & Online
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
Viewing information
A selection of highlights will be available to view at King Street, London
Location
Christie's London
8 King Street St. James's
London, SW1Y 6QT
Viewing
15 September, 9am – 5pm
16 September, 9am – 5pm
17 September, 12pm – 5pm
18 September, 12pm – 5pm
19 September, closed
20 September, 9am – 5pm
21 September, 9am – 5pm
22 September, 9am – 8pm
23 September, 9am – 5pm
24 September, 12pm – 5pm
25 September, 12pm – 5pm
26 September, 11am – 4pm & 6pm – 9pm
27 September, 9am – 4pm
28 September, 9am – 4pm
How to watch the live stream
Sixty Years of James Bond: Part I
Join us for the livestream of the official charity auction at Christie’s London celebrating the 60th Anniversary of 007 on the silver screen. Starting at 7pm BST, see 25 iconic spanning the history 007 go under the hammer, including the final six works offered celebrating each of the Bond actors: Sir Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Sir Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
Please note, the live auction on 28 September is by invitation only to bid in person, with fans and collectors worldwide able to bid using the Christie’s LIVE™ online and mobile live-bidding platform, via telephone bidding, or by leaving an absentee bid.
Check back on 28 September to watch the livestream event.
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