Are these ultrarare posters or this is nothing you couldn't find on eBay?
I depends on how you define "ultra rare". Original posters are considered more valuable than re-releases or re-prints. You can buy originals, re-releases and re-prints on ebay. However, the trick is to not buy a re-release, re-print or reproduction when you think you are buying an original release poster.
From my own perspective, I'd rather buy directly from a dealer rather than from an auction house or ebay. The prices at auction generally go higher than dealer prices. The one caveat to ebay buying, is buying from a seller that is also a recognized dealer. If you buy willy nilly from ebay without having any fore knowledge about Bond movie posters or movie posters in general, you can take a big hit.
As for rarity, the Connery movie posters are considered more sought after than any other Bond actor poster. Also, the British quads are considered more sought after, for what I think are the wrong reasons, but it is what it is. So, in this market, an original Connery Quad would have the most value. Within the Bond canon, there are of course paticular posters that are more rare because they were made in less quantity and are therefore more scarce. All of the Connery door posters come to mind (FRWL, GF, Tball, YOLT), because not a lot were made. Several years ago I had the opportunity of buying a complete Tball 4 pannel door poster set from a dealer for relatively little money. I did not buy it, someone else did, and it later turned up at auction for ridiculous money. The one that got away!
There are also certain rare posters that come from the other Bond actors as well. But if you want to really know about it, take the time and do your own research. When you are spending your hard earned money, it pays to be sharp and informed.
Lastly, Bond poster collecting is open to everyone. The more recent release posters are relatively inexpensive, and reproductions can be had for a fraction of the cost of an original. There are also re-release posters also called re-issues for movies that were re-released into theaters that cost less than an original but more than a re-print or reproduction. Have fun!
DG
So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
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When I try the link you just get the homepage with 'Upcoming Lots'....
http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/searchresults.aspx?entry=Bond&searchtype=#action=refine&entry=Bond&searchtype=&sid=ce6a6994-7661-48d0-91ea-fda4e0c90cb9&selectedids=3468
NSNA lot no: 678 - near the bottom of the page.
Ahhh...thank you Mr Hazard -{
I prefer quite a few of the other posters for sale there...
I depends on how you define "ultra rare". Original posters are considered more valuable than re-releases or re-prints. You can buy originals, re-releases and re-prints on ebay. However, the trick is to not buy a re-release, re-print or reproduction when you think you are buying an original release poster.
From my own perspective, I'd rather buy directly from a dealer rather than from an auction house or ebay. The prices at auction generally go higher than dealer prices. The one caveat to ebay buying, is buying from a seller that is also a recognized dealer. If you buy willy nilly from ebay without having any fore knowledge about Bond movie posters or movie posters in general, you can take a big hit.
As for rarity, the Connery movie posters are considered more sought after than any other Bond actor poster. Also, the British quads are considered more sought after, for what I think are the wrong reasons, but it is what it is. So, in this market, an original Connery Quad would have the most value. Within the Bond canon, there are of course paticular posters that are more rare because they were made in less quantity and are therefore more scarce. All of the Connery door posters come to mind (FRWL, GF, Tball, YOLT), because not a lot were made. Several years ago I had the opportunity of buying a complete Tball 4 pannel door poster set from a dealer for relatively little money. I did not buy it, someone else did, and it later turned up at auction for ridiculous money. The one that got away!
There are also certain rare posters that come from the other Bond actors as well. But if you want to really know about it, take the time and do your own research. When you are spending your hard earned money, it pays to be sharp and informed.
Lastly, Bond poster collecting is open to everyone. The more recent release posters are relatively inexpensive, and reproductions can be had for a fraction of the cost of an original. There are also re-release posters also called re-issues for movies that were re-released into theaters that cost less than an original but more than a re-print or reproduction. Have fun!
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.