As a brief update to the Christie’s sale and EON Productions charity event, “50 Years of James Bond – The Auction“, though the catalog is not officially online, 50 lots are currently viewable on www.christies.com via their search feature. The online-only auction running September 28-October 5 will benefit a variety of charities, including UNICEF, ORBIS., Women for Women, The Science Museum, ChildLine, Barnardo’s, Tickets for Troops, and Parkinson’s UK.
The following search should return the 50 lots via Christie’s search function: LINK
UPDATE – Mark Short at The Prop Stop found the official page on the Christie’s site – LINK.
You can now view the eCatalogue and download the PDF catalog here – LINK.
Since it is the “50 Years of James Bond” sale, there is a good chance that it is limited to 50 lots as well.
UPDATE 2 – It is 50 lots, having just reviewed the incredible catalog available now via PDF download. I have to say, this is the most impressive auction catalog I’ve ever seen (in terms of layout, photos, composition, and, well, class…). Stunning.
Highlights include:
- Lot 50 – A 2008 Aston Martin used by Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace
- Lot 23 – A replica BMW Z8 Roadster made for The World Is Not Enough
- Lot 41 – The Complete Works of Ian Fleming. 18 volumes
- Lot 12 – A scale model of the space shuttle Moonraker
- Lot 45 – A “Planet Ocean” wristwatch by Omega, worn by Daniel Craig in Skyfall
- Lot 37 – A “Planet Ocean” wristwatch worn by Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace
- Lot 49 – A pair of swimming trunks worn by Daniel Craig in Casino Royale
- Lot 42 – A two-piece dinner suit worn by Daniel Craig in Skyfall
- Lot 48 – A two-piece suit worn by Daniel Craig in Skyfall
Below is the official description of the sale from Christies.com:
50 Years of James Bond – The Auction
Online Only
28 September – 8 October, 2012To celebrate the 50th anniversary of James Bond on film, Christie’s announces 50 Years of James Bond – The Auction which will present a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of Bond memorabilia direct from the archives of EON Productions as well as donations from the Bond cast. Forty lots will be offered at an online-only auction from 28th September to 8th October 2012, with 10 further lots to highlight an invitation-only auction at Christie’s South Kensington on 5th October – marking the 50th anniversary of the first screening of Dr. No. These 10 further lots will also be accessible to both internet and live, real-time bids. All items offered for sale will be on public exhibition at Christie’s South Kensington saleroom, 85 Old Brompton Road from 11am on Saturday, 29 September until 5pm on Friday, 5 October 2012; admittance free. All proceeds of the auction will benefit UNICEF’s work for children and other charitable causes. Further details of all individual lots will be available upon the publication of the catalogue in September 2012.
Sale Information
Auction Times
Auction Begins Sep 28, 2012 at 2 pm (GMT) / 9 am (EDT)Bidding closes Oct 8, 2012 at 2pm(GMT)
Viewing Times
Sep 29, 11am – 5pm
Sep 30, 11am – 5pm
Oct 1, 9am – 7:30pm
Oct 2, 9am – 5pm
Oct 3, 9am – 5pm
Oct 4, 9am – 5pm
Oct 5, 9am – 5pm
Jason DeBord