Profiles In History auction Ursula Andress bikini from Dr. No

By: Anders Frejdh

Published:
2020-10-22

Profiles in History Ursula Andress Dr. No bikini

Profiles in History is celebrating all things James Bond as part of their Icons & Legends of Hollywood auction on 12-13 November 2020 in Los Angeles. Items from no less than 14 different films in the 007 franchise is featured in this auction with the Ursula Andress worn bikini from Dr. No as the highlight.

Among the items being sold is an extraordinary offering of items from the James Bond film franchise, the highlights beginning with the most famous bikini in the world: Ursula Andress’ signature “Honey Ryder” bikini from Dr. No – the first James Bond film. The scene of Andress – the first Bond girl – emerging from the ocean remains as one of the most memorable scenes of the entire Bond franchise, and her iconic swimsuit has attained the status as the most famous bikini in the world!

The “Little Nellie” commissioned WA-116 exhibition aircraft as seen in You Only Live Twice. In 1967 former Royal Air Force Wing Commander Ken Wallis and his WA-116 autogyro “Little Nellie,” gained international fame by appearing in the James Bond movie, You Only Live Twice. Following the production, Wallis Autogyros was commissioned to build this iconic “Little Nellie” exhibition aircraft.

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Jane Seymour’s “Solitaire” signature psychic medium cape and headdress from Live and Let Die. Seymour attained international fame playing Bond girl “Solitaire” in Roger Moore’s debut as 007 in the franchise. This highly memorablel two-piece mystical ensemble includes one voluminous floor length cape with a top layer of iridescent emerald organza and her ornate matching headdress.

A cruise missile nuclear warhead prop from Never Say Never Again, Sean Connery’s return as 007 and his final film to play the legendary spy. This prop warhead is a key plot device in the story which Bond diffuses, thereby wrecking criminal organization SPECTRE’s plot to extort billions from NATO governments.

• Ursula Andress’ “Honey Ryder” Bikini from Dr. No (1962). Estimated to sell for $300,000 – $500,000

• Sean Connery’s “James Bond” four prop gold bars from Goldfinger (1964). Estimated to sell for $1,500 – $2,500.
• Claudine Auger’s “Domino” mod bathing suit worn in publicity material for Thunderball (1965). Estimated to sell for $6,000 – $8,000.
• Sean Connery’s “James Bond” miniature flare gun from Thunderball. Estimated to sell for $8,000 – $12,000.

• “Little Nellie” WA-116 Aircraft as seen in You Only Live Twice (1967). Estimated to sell for $100,000 – $150,000

• Browning M2 Aircraft Machine gun prop from You Only Live Twice. Estimated to sell for $3,000 – $5,000.
• On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) SIG SG 510 battle rifle prop. Estimated to sell for $3,000 – $5,000.
• Charles Gray’s “Blofeld” signature jacket from Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Estimated to sell for $20,000 – $30,000.

• Jane Seymour’s “Solitaire” Psychic Medium Cape and Headdress from Live and Let Die (1973). Estimated to sell for $60,000 – $80,000

• Roger Moore’s “James Bond” monogramed pajamas ensemble from Live and Let Die. Estimated to sell for $10,000 – $15,000.
• Julius Harris’ “Tee Hee” jacket from Live and Let Die. Estimated to sell for $2,000 – $3,000.

• Roger Moore’s “James Bond” Royal Navy uniform jacket from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). Estimated to sell for $15,000 – $25,000.

• Submarine crew uniform from The Spy Who Loved Me. Estimated to sell for $2,000 – $3,000.
• Drax and U.S. Marine astronaut laser rifle from Moonraker (1979). Estimated to sell for $10,000 – $15,000.
• Lois Chiles’ “Holly Goodhead” poison pen and accessories from Moonraker. Estimated to sell for $3,000 – $5,000.

• Cruise Missile from Never Say Never Again (1983) starring Sean Connery. Estimated to sell for $40,000 – $60,000

• Sean Connery’s “James Bond 007” hero Walther P5 pistol from Never Say Never Again. Estimated to sell for $8,000 – $12,000.
• Set of Casino Monaco (2) chips and (49) cards from baccarat game in GoldenEye (1995). Estimated to sell for $800 – $1,200.
• Lynn-Holly Johnson’s “Bibi Dahl” ski suit from For Your Eyes Only (1981). Estimated to sell for $6,000 – $8,000.
• Five Casino de Isthmus poker chips from Licence to Kill (1989). Estimated to sell for $800 – $1,200.
• Jonathan Pryce’s “Elliot Carver” suit ensemble from Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). Estimated to sell for $4,000 – $6,000.

For the full list of items, visit Profiles In History's auction page.

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