
Aston Martin car from the movie "Quantum of Mercy" from the film epic about James Bond was sold at auction in London for 241.3 thousand pounds, becoming the most expensive lot of trading from Bondiana, which are held in Britain this weekend, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the auction house Christie's.
The total cost of the car that went to an anonymous buyer by phone was 1.5 times higher than a preliminary estimate of 150 thousand pounds. Bidding took place in the presence of 600 VIP guests, the entrance to the charity auction was only at invitation, and many lots presented the stars of the film.
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Actress Judy Dench, who in the last episodes, plays the bond bond, introduced one of the most piquant lots - the blue swimming trunks of Daniel Craig from the casino of the piano. "All that I tell you was not washed," the actress said.
The swimming trunks made in Italy were sold for 44.5 thousand pounds that will go against the charity fund for the support of women injured in military conflicts - Women For Women.
The second in the price of the auction was Omega's watch of the film “SkyFall” released this month (in the Russian translation “007: the coordinates of Skyfall). When estimated at 8 thousand pounds, they went beyond 157.3 thousand.
“Former Bond” Roger Moore at the auction presented the Soundtrack score for the same film, signed by the British singer Adele, the performer of the title song. The lot was sold for 13.8 thousand pounds.
The total cost of 11 items of these trading was 752.1 thousand pounds. All income will go against various charitable organizations. Christie's trading sessions, including online, will go until Monday. The auction takes place as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Bondiana.