James Bond auction raises $2.6m
2012-10-11 18:31
London - A London sale of James Bond souvenirs to mark the secret agent's 50th silver-screen anniversary has raised over $2.6m, Christie's auction house said on Wednesday.
Buyers from 42 countries took part in the auction with all proceeds going to charity.
The auction took place in two stages, firstly online from 28 September to 8 October, and secondly during a party at Christie's auction house on Friday.
Notable guests included actor Roger Moore, who played the famous agent on the big screen, and Judi Dench, who appears in
Skyfall, the saga's latest instalment which is released on 24 October.
Many of the objects on offer were supplied by Eon Productions, the British company that has produced the Bond films.
Aston MartinThe highlight of the collection was the Aston Martin DBS driven by Daniel Craig, the current Bond, in the opening scene of
Quantum of Solace (2008), during an Italian car chase.
The car, estimated pre-auction at between $160 000 and $240 000, finally went under the hammer for $390 101.
The titanium Omega watch worn by Craig in
Skyfall sold for $250 000 while his Tom Ford tuxedo was snapped up for $75 000.
A buyer also shelled out $71 876 for the baby blue swimming trunks worn by Craig in
Casino Royale (2006).
In total, $2 615 000 was raised during both sales for various charities including UNICEF.