{"id":239713,"date":"2023-10-29T13:22:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T13:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=239713"},"modified":"2023-10-29T13:22:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T13:22:08","slug":"worlds-biggest-catalogue-of-007-memorabilia-being-sold-by-bond-fan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/world-news\/worlds-biggest-catalogue-of-007-memorabilia-being-sold-by-bond-fan\/","title":{"rendered":"World's biggest catalogue of 007 memorabilia being sold by Bond fan"},"content":{"rendered":"
The world’s biggest catalogue of 007 memorabilia being sold by a James Bond fan, including posters, ticket stubs and brochures, could reach \u00a31million at auction.<\/p>\n
Steve Oxenrider’s vast collection of around 32,000 items is so big it will have to be sold in two parts after he spent a lifetime amassing the items.<\/p>\n
His incredible collection has a huge number of original posters dating back to when the secret agent first graced the silver screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The retired teacher, from San Francisco, USA, shipped his collection across the Atlantic to\u00a0Ewbank’s auction house in Woking, Surrey.<\/p>\n
The first half of the collection set to be sold in November, but the combined estimate for the items is \u00a31million at auction.<\/p>\n
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Collection of James Bond memorabilia that is on sale at Eubanks auction house, Guildford<\/p>\n
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Steve Oxenrider’s collection of around 32,000 items is so big it will have to be sold in two parts<\/p>\n
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The retired teacher, from San Francisco, USA, has shipped his collection across the Atlantic<\/p>\n
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A poster of ‘From Russia with Love’ from\u00a01963 –\u00a0Sean Connery’s second role as the MI6 agent<\/p>\n
Mr Oxenrider, who is a leading expert in Bond, said he still romanticises the early films for their storylines and depiction of the mysterious 007 agent.<\/span><\/p>\n He said: ‘The earlier films through the 1960s were unique and spectacular in their exciting storylines and a proven formula of exotic locations, girls, gadgets and super-villains, all with a certain fantasy element.<\/p>\n ‘To me the first three films, plus On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, are flawless.<\/p>\n ‘Thunderball has the greatest sentimental value to me as it was the first one I saw on the big screen.<\/p>\n ‘Goldfinger is my favourite because it’s probably Connery’s best performance as 007 and is fast-paced.’<\/p>\n His collection includes British Quad posters for Dr No, which launched the series in 1962 and were illustrated by Mitchell Hooks, that are valued at \u00a315,000.<\/p>\n He also has others for Thunderball, which hit cinemas in 1965 – designed by Frank McCarthy and by Robert McGinnis – which have been given the same estimate.<\/p>\n The sale includes a British Double Crown Advance ‘Style-A’ film poster for From Russia with Love, released in 1963, which is valued at up to \u00a38,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mr Oxenrider, who is a leading expert in Bond, revealed he still romanticises the early films<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The first half of the collection set to be sold in November, at Ewbanks Auction House<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The collection has a huge number of original posters dating back to when the films started<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Posters from the earliest films in the Bond franchise lead the highlights in the first sale<\/p>\n There is also a ‘Style-B’ poster designed by Robert Brownjohn for Goldfinger, screened in 1964, which was produced exclusively for promoting the film in Ireland.<\/p>\n This was created to appease censors scandalised by the image of the bikini-clad Bond girl in the original design – and could reach up to \u00a38,000 at auction.<\/p>\n Beyond the posters, Mr Oxenrider has also amassed material from the films’ lavish premieres.<\/p>\n One of the most important examples is the Thunderball Gala Charity Premiere brochure from December 29, 1965.<\/p>\n This is signed to the inside by Luciana Paluzzi, who played Spectre assassin Fiona Volpe in the film, and it’s expected to sell for up to \u00a31,000.<\/p>\n A Royal World Charity Premiere brochure for a screening of You Only Live Twice at the Odeon Theatre Leicester Square dated June 12, 1967 has a top estimate of \u00a3800.<\/p>\n While a brochure for Live and Let Die at the Odeon Leicester Square, from July 5, 1973, which is signed by Paul and Linda McCartney, could reach \u00a3600.<\/p>\n Mr Oxenrider revealed that despite owning the world’s largest bond collection, he still wished he had contact sheets and call sheets from the earlier Bonds in his possession.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Beyond the posters, Mr Oxenrider has also amassed material from the films’ lavish premieres<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A poster for Thunderball, 1965, designed by Frank McCarthy and Robert McGinnis<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Thunderball Gala Charity Premiere brochure from December 29, 1965<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There is also a ‘Style-B’ poster designed by Robert Brownjohn for Goldfinger, screened in 1964, which was produced exclusively for promoting the film in Ireland<\/p>\n He said: ‘They provide an intriguing insight into the production of a film.’<\/p>\n His best advice to those looking at potentially starting a Bond collection is to research the material wisely and speak to those with experience.<\/p>\n He said: ‘Do research on auction websites – Ewbank’s, eMovie Poster, Heritage Auctions, eBay – to see what’s available and price estimates.<\/p>\n ‘Unfortunately, prices of most vintage material from the 1960-70s are prohibitive.\u00a0<\/p>\n ‘Limit what you’re looking for and how much you want to invest.<\/p>\n ‘[But] get in touch with trusted established, older collectors that might have material to sell or trade.’<\/p>\n Posters from the earliest films in the Bond franchise lead the highlights in the first two-day sale, which is set to be held on November 16 and 17.<\/p>\n While a second sale, scheduled for spring next year, is expected to bring in a total of \u00a31million for the whole collection.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n His advice to those looking at starting a Bond collection is to research the material wisely<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mr Oxenrider’s vast hoard includes rare posters, film ticket stubs and brochures<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A\u00a0a second sale, scheduled for spring next year, is expected to bring in a total of \u00a31million<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alastair McCrea with a collection of Bond memorabilia that is on sale at Eubanks auction house<\/p>\n Ewbank’s partner and Head of Entertainment Memorabilia, Alastair McCrea, said he was thrilled to auction the ‘breathtaking’ lot.<\/p>\n He said: ‘We have been holding dedicated James Bond auctions for years now, but this collection is on an entirely new level.<\/p>\n ‘We take it as a compliment at Ewbank’s that Steve has chosen to send the collection to us in the UK to offer it auction, rather than keep it in the US.<\/p>\n ‘The sheer breadth and depth of the collection is breathtaking, and a tribute to the dedication and perspicacity of Steve Oxenrider – the ultimate collector of 007 material.<\/p>\n ‘Together with the part two of the collection, which we will offer next year, the November auction promises to be a landmark event for Bond fans and serious collectors.’<\/p>\nREAD MORE –\u00a0Aaron Taylor-Johnson IS hot favourite to be next James Bond\u00a0<\/h3>\n