The Bond memorabilia of Sir Roger Moore, who portrayed 007, has been sold by his family for £1.1m.
The personal collection of James Bond memorabilia belonging to Sir Roger Moore’s family is being sold for £1.1 million. This collection includes items such as a white ski suit from the film A View to a Kill.
- The family of Sir Roger Moore has sold the belongings of the deceased actor who played Bond, earning £1.1m through an auction.
- All of his silk ties, cravats, dinner suits, and coat were sold.
It’s been 50 years since he smooth-talked his way into the nation’s hearts as James Bond in Live in Let Die.
The collection of memorabilia and personal belongings belonging to the late actor Sir Roger Moore, who portrayed 007, has been auctioned off by his family for a remarkable sum of £1.1million.
Lots, such as the white ski suit from A View to a Kill and his personal passport, were sold at Bonhams in London for more than twice the estimated price of £415,300.
The actor, who died in 2017 at the age of 89, had amassed a vast collection of items, including 20 007 Swatches, given to him to celebrate Bond’s 40th anniversary, which sold for £76,600.
The Omega Speedmaster watch he owned, initially valued at £5,000-7,000, was sold for £61,360. Similarly, his limited edition Omega Seamaster, with an estimated value of £20,000-30,000, was sold for £57,550.
Sir Roger Moore has successfully sold the collection of memorabilia and personal belongings belonging to the late actor who portrayed 007, generating an impressive £1.1 million in the auction.
Sir Roger Moore has sold the collection of memorabilia and personal items belonging to the late 007 actor through an auction, fetching an impressive £1.1million.
The actor, who died in 2017 at the age of 89, had amassed a vast collection of items, including 20 007 Swatches
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of James Bond on screen, a set of 20 Swatch wristwatches was presented in a brown suitcase with a 007 theme.
The Bogner ski suit, identical to the one worn in 1985’s A View to a Kill, and given to Sir Roger, sold for £28,160 against a £15,000-25,000 estimate
Geoffrey, the son of Roger Moore, is seen next to a Double-Breasted Mohair Dinner suit that is believed to have been tailored for Sir Roger Moore in The Spy who Loved Me.
All the clothing items, such as dinner suits, a Chesterfield coat, and his assortment of silk ties and cravats, were auctioned off.
Sir Roger Moore’s personal black leather wallet containing international cards and currency
The Gucci contacts book belonging to Sir Roger, containing the contact details of notable individuals like Princess Margaret and Sir Paul McCartney, was also available for purchase.
Posters of Sir Roger were also on offer, such as this one in which he was depicted against Grace Jones’ villain in A View to a Kill
The Bogner ski suit, identical to the one worn in 1985’s A View to Kill, and given to Sir Roger, sold for £28,160 against a £15,000-25,000 estimate.
All the clothing items, such as dinner suits, a Chesterfield coat, and his assortment of silk ties and cravats, were auctioned off.
Sir Roger’s ‘extensively used’ British passport, valid from 1991-2001 was estimated to sell for £2,000-3,000 but reached £12,200.
Sir Roger’s family has announced that a part of the earnings will be donated to UNICEF, an organization he had been a dedicated ambassador for.
Sir Roger, who was also known for his roles in The Saint and The Persuaders, appeared as Bond in seven films in the 1970s and 80s. He died of liver cancer in 2017.
