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Lot # 139: JAMES BOND: DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971) - James Bond's (Sean Connery) Screen-Matched Suit

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:10,000.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD
Lot # 139: JAMES BOND: DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971) - James Bond's (Sean Connery) Screen-Matched Suit
This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 9:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on June 30th or July 1st. James Bond's (Sean Connery) screen-matched suit jacket from Guy Hamilton's Bond movie Diamonds Are Forever. Bond sported his gray suit jacket in multiple scenes, including his confrontation with Tiffany Case (Jill St. John) at her operation residence, where she told him the location of the diamonds. He also wore it when he posed as a lab worker with the government research facility, and during a car chase with the local police in Las Vegas. The jacket is screen matched by aspects of the pattern of the weave on the lapels, placing of the buttons on the cuffs and the distinctive paisley pattern on the lining. Many of the suits worn by Connery were taken from the set by the actor after producer "Cubby" Broccoli stated he could keep any of the costumes he requested. It has been suggested that Connery paid his accountant with the costumes he wore as Bond. This suit jacket was custom-made by tailor Anthony Sinclair, who created clothing for all Sean Connery's appearances as 007. The single-breasted suit jacket is made from light gray worsted wool which features a subtle crosshatch pattern. The garment is lined with a black silk-like fabric decorated with an intricate printed white paisley-inspired pattern. Two slant pockets with wide flaps are situated at the hip and the left breast displays a welt pocket. Four small gray buttons are sewn to each cuff, and two larger matching buttons are attached to the front. The jacket displays light wear and minor brown-colored marks on the front. Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000