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Ted Moore: An original b/w press or promotion photograph of the Scottish actor Sir Sean Connery in his role as James Bond in “Thunderball” from 1964. At his side the French actress Claudine Auger (b. 1941) as Dominique “Domino” Derval. Photo size 25.5×20.5 cm. Frame size 43×33 cm.

Thunderball” is the ninth novel by Ian Fleming (1908–1964), published in 1961. The is also the book where the reader is being introduced to the terror organization SPECTRE and its devilish leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld. The book has been adapted for the screen twice, the first time in 1965 (“Thunderball”), the second time in 1983 (“Never Say Never Again”). Both times starring Sean Connery.

The present photograph is not dated and Bruun Rasmussen does not warrant its age.

Condition

This is an original b/w press or promotion photograph, which has a damaged corner (lower left side) and edges with traces of dried-up adhesive. Furthermore normal signs of handling.

Auction

Art, antiques & collector's items, 14 January 2021

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1,000 DKK

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600 DKK  

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