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1 July 2023 |
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Unique Maurice Binder
storyboards and artwork
from the James Bond films to be auctioned in Dallas |
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Heritage Auctions,
Dallas, TX July 27-29, 2023
Hollywood/Entertainment Signature®
Auction #7351
A selection of
one-of-a-kind storyboards and artwork by Maurice Binder is being
offered by Heritage Auctions in Dallas, TX. Included in the auction
are the original storyboards for the iconic Dr. No (1962) title
sequence featuring the celebrated gun barrel opening. Also on offer
are original
storyboards from You Only Live Twice (1967); On Her
Majesty's Secret Service (1969); Diamonds Are Forever
(1971); Live And Let Die (1973); For Your Eyes Only
(1981), and A View To A Kill (1985). Also in the auction are
storyboards for the teaser trailers for The Man With The Golden Gun
(1974) and A View To A Kill (1985), which were also among
those designed by Maurice Binder. A collection of photographs
featuring Binder with various cast and crew from the James Bond films,
and a series of 50 photographs of him filming the title sequences with
Roger Moore and various nude models are also included. The
exceptionally rare items are all from the family of Maurice Binder and
offered for the first time in auction. |
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LOT #89449 - Original
Storyboard Title Sequence Artwork for Dr. No (1962)
This lot consists of 23 storyboards of the opening credits, five
storyboards represent the genesis of the concept, each illustration board
(measuring 21.5" X 15.5") features six panels measuring 6" X 3.5"
comprised of paste-up artwork with stencilled letters, hand-drawn
silhouettes in ink of James Bond appearing down the gun barrel and
hand-cut coloured gel overlays representing blood other colour elements on
the artwork. The remaining 18 boards (measuring 20" X 15") are numbered in
series (from 1-18), each depicting a single 14.5" X 9.25" photostat with
hand-cut coloured gel overlays. Sold For
$106,250 |
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LOT #89450 - Original
Storyboard Title Sequence Artwork for You Only Live Twice (1967)
This lot consists of seven illustration boards (measuring
approximately 21.25" X 15") with panels ranging from 8.75" X 3.75" to 4.5"
X 2", comprised of paste-up photographic art with colour gel overlay
depicting images of the female form and Asian imagery with stencilled
letters and clear graphic overlays with round, web-like motif.
Sold For $62,500 |
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LOT #89452 - Original
Storyboard Title Sequence Artwork for On Her Majesty's Secret Service
(1969)
This lot consists of two illustration boards (measuring 22.5" X 15"),
each featuring four panels measuring approximately 8" X 3.5" comprised of
paste-up artwork with stencilled letters, clear graphic overlays with clock
face, hand-cut coloured gels and photos depicting George Lazenby as Bond,
Ursula Andress and Joseph Wiseman (Honey Ryder and Dr. No), and other
female imagery. Sold For $9,375 |
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LOT #89454 - Original
Storyboard Title Sequence Artwork for Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
This lot consists of five illustration boards (measuring approximately
21.5" X 15.5"), each featuring four panels measuring approximately 8.25" X
4" comprised of paste-up photographic art with colour gel overlay
depicting images of cat's eyes and various shots of the female form
adorned with paste-up images of diamonds. Lot includes two cases of faux
diamonds, one labelled “Historical Diamonds” containing 14 faux stones;
the other unmarked case containing eight faux stones (both cases have
missing stones from original set). These sample diamonds were ordered by
Binder for the project, and it is unknown if any of these sample diamonds
were utilized in the photography of the opening sequence.
Sold For $10,000 |
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LOT #89456 - Original
Teaser Trailer Storyboard Sequence Artwork for Live And Let Die (1973)
This lot consists of nine total boards: four on illustration board
(measuring approximately 21.5" X 14.75") each with four panels measuring
7.75" X 4", and five numbered 15" X 12" boards on glossy photograph stock
paper, each featuring four panels measuring approximately 6.25" X 3.5"
comprised of paste-up photographic art with colour gel overlay depicting
images of the female form, James Bond viewed through a gun barrel with red
flowing down the screen, various action photographs from the film with
bullet holes and some narration handwritten on several panels.
Sold For $22,500 |
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LOT #89457 - Nude
Photography from Various James Bond Opening Credits (Circa 1970s)
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vintage original collection of (50+) silver gelatin black & white
and colour behind the scenes photography for opening sequences of James
Bond films created by renowned title artist Maurice Binder. Also includes
3-negative camera elements with 4-images on each strip. The photos measure
approximately from 6.5" X 9.5" to 8" X 10".
Sold For $30,000 |
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LOT #89458 - Original
Title Artwork for The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)
This lot consists of five illustration boards (measuring 21" X
17.25"), one with four panels measuring 8" X 4.5" featuring photo paste-up
artwork of James Bond viewed through a gun barrel with coloured gel
overlay with paste-up title and gold holographic stickers hand-cut in the
silhouette of a gun. The three others feature variations of the title (one
with detached artist's vellum overlay) with production notes. [The
artwork relates to the teaser trailer (also designed by Maurice Binder)
rather than the actual main title sequence].
Sold For $25,000 |
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LOT #89461 - Photos of
James Bond Title Designer Maurice Binder with Cast and Crew from Various
Bond Films (Circa 1980s)
A vintage original collection of (70+) silver gelatin behind the scenes
and press junket colour and black & white photographs including images
with Albert R. Broccoli, Roger Moore, Sheena Easton, Maud Adams, and more.
Most feature renowned graphic designer and filmmaker Maurice Binder, who
was responsible for designing the titles for numerous James Bond films.
The photos measure approximately from 6.5" X 9.5" to 8" X 10".
Sold For $45,000 |
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LOT #89462 - Original
Storyboard Title Sequence Artwork for For Your Eyes Only (1981)
This lot consists of seven illustration boards (measuring
approximately 21.5" X 14.75"), all but one features four panels measuring
approximately 8" X 3.75" (the remaining features six panels) comprised of
paste-up photographic art with colour gel overlay depicting images of
James Bond viewed through a gun barrel* and various female imagery and
stencilled letters. One board features Scottish singer Sheena Easton, the
only Bond theme singer to be featured in the opening credits, and has
handwritten direction notes in pencil below the images. [*Some of the
artwork in this lot appears to relate to the Live And Let Die teaser
trailer (also designed by Maurice Binder) rather than the actual For Your
Eyes Only main title sequence].
Sold For $32,500 |
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LOT #89463 - Original
Teaser Trailer Storyboard Sequence Artwork for A View To A Kill (1985)
This lot consists of three boards (measuring 20" X 15"), each
featuring four 9.25" X 4.5" panels of paste-up artwork of laminated colour
gun barrel graphics with hand-painted embellishment of nude female
figures.
Sold For $27,500 |
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LOT #89464 -
Storyboard Pages for A View To A Kill (1985)
Vintage original (50+) storyboard opening title sequence pages
accomplished in pencil and ink conceptualized by credited title artist
Maurice Binder, a dynamic and visually stunning montage of images and
animation set to the iconic theme song of the same name, performed by
Duran Duran. The sequence begins transitions into a series of abstract
visuals that depict various elements of the plot. The imagery includes
silhouettes of dancers, explosions, and fire, all rendered in a striking
neon colour palette. The sequence also features the iconic “gun barrel”
shot, which is a signature element of the James Bond franchise. Each page
measures approximately 8.5" X 11.5". Sold
For $27,500 |
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Also included in the
auction are two other items of interest that were in the possession of
Maurice Binder, although not related to the creation of the title
sequences or trailers for the films: |
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LOT #89453 -
Original French Petit Poster and Motion Picture
Soundtrack Artwork for On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
Mixed media on
illustration board measuring 12.5" X 17.5" depicting George Lazenby as
James Bond 007 wearing a tuxedo while holding a pistol atop a baroque,
Bond-themed crest surrounded by beautiful Bond girls, below which is
painted “007”. This artwork was used for the French Petit film poster,
and affixed at the top edge is a clear overlay hand-painted “James
Bond” that fits below “007” which was used for the
motion picture
soundtrack album cover as well as the On Her Majesty's Secret
Service production stationery. Lot includes a vintage motion
picture soundtrack album (sleeve is unglued), as well as two blank
sheets of production stationery featuring this artwork.
Sold For: $45,000 |
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LOT #89455 -
Fergus Hall Tarot Cards. Art and Proofs from Live and Let Die
(1973)
A vintage original
collection of artworks including three preliminary tarot card
paintings accomplished on canvas attached to particle board by Fergus
Hall, and five uncut tarot card artist's proofs with colour guides.
Tarot cards are used as a recurring motif throughout the film. The
cards are used by the villain, Dr. Kananga (Yaphet Kotto), to
communicate with his henchmen and to intimidate his enemies. The tarot
cards in Live And Let Die are used to add a sense of mystery
and mysticism to the film and to underscore the supernatural powers of
Kananga's character. The eighth instalment in the James Bond series.
The film is directed by Guy Hamilton and stars Roger Moore as James
Bond and Jane Seymour as Bond's love interest Solitaire. The original
art each measure approximately 12.5" X 8". The artist's proofs range
from 15" X 7.5" to 15.5" X 21.5".
Sold For: $62,500
UPDATE 29 July
2023 - The lots featured on this page sold for $505,625 and were
all acquired by the same mystery buyer. Maurice Binder's script for A
View To A Kill (1985) sold for $15,000; his final shooting script
for The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) sold for $2,750, and a
collection of personal crew gifts from the 1980s sold for $2,000. |
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