Editors' Picks -- 4 days ago
Words: Alex Woodhall
Engineered exclusively for the 24th James Bond film, the Aston Martin DB10 set hearts racing and mouths gaping when it debuted as 007’s car of choice for his latest outing in Spectre. To celebrate the release, Christie’s is auctioning off memorabilia from the film, including an Aston Martin DB10 that is the only one (out of 10) that includes a special plaque signed by Daniel Craig.
If you’ve got a spare 7-figure sum burning a hole, or two, in your pocket you could be in luck. The Aston is expected to fetch between £1 million – £1.5 million and is to date the only DB10 to be released for public sale by Aston Martin and EON Productions.
The car isn’t the only lot crossing the block either. Highlights include the Omega Seamaster 300, which Craig wore throughout the film, as well as the Tom Ford ‘Snowdon’ sunglasses and ‘JB’ Tom Ford cufflinks that featured in Spectre. The Omega has an estimate between £15,000 – £20,000, while the sunglasses and cufflinks are expected to go for sums of £4,000 – £6,000 and £3,000 – £5,000, respectively.
Lots have been donated by EON Productions, Daniel Craig, director Sam Mendes, actor Jesper Christensen, producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and artist Sam Smith.
Christie’s will be holding two separate auctions, the live auction on 18 February in London will be led by the DB10 with 9 other lots for sale and is invitation only, although internet and telephone bids will be open. The online-only sale will feature 14 of the 24 lots available, with bidding open from Tuesday 16 to Tuesday 23 February at christies.com/spectreonline.
All proceeds will benefit Médecins sans Frontières (MSF), other charitable organisations, and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS).
(Images: MGM)
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