Four Rooms original Thunderball artwork

Voituer

Just watched UK program Four Rooms on channel 4

OMG

I guy turned up with an original artwork from Thunderball, on the back it was certified by united Artists as an authentic commission. Great large piece with the Jetpack Connery.

The guy sold it for £999.00

You can't buy the UK quad for that

Sir Miles

Just watched that program too....he originally only wanted around £500 for it

A real bargain at £999 though ! I reckon plenty on here would have happily paid him more....

Thunderpussy

Nice to.know the dealer is a Bond fan
and is keeping the ppster himself.

Sir Miles

Thunderpussy wrote:

Nice to.know the dealer is a Bond fan
and is keeping the ppster himself.

True...but the real Bond fan among the dealers missed out....

Voituer

I would estimate that poster was worth minimum £5000 to £10000. That dealer behaved in a scummy manner and bullied that poster out of the seller. the seller had no idea of the value but I'll bet the dealer did.

I like this program but this latest series has gone off the boil with seedy dealers low balling. I know many owners have way too high expectations but that particular purchase of an original 1/1 piece of art by the Warhol studio was absolutely criminal.

casino_royale

Very interesting this original artwork from Thunderball with the Jetpack Connery, on the back it was certified by united Artists as an authentic commission.

Please can somebody tell me if this was the final original painting by Frank McCarthy, or was it a concept version?

I tried to watch this Four Rooms episode but unfortunately it can not be viewed outside the UK. I would love to see a picture or image of this original painting.

Thanks for your help.

Voituer

I thought it should be a Frank McCarthy but it was by Paulo something, possibly attributed to Andy Warhol

Bond Collectors' Weekends

Photo, anyone, to post?

Thanks.

Thunderpussy

http://007underthemangotree.wordpress.com/

I think we can't post Bond posters etc, But heres a link to
007 under the mango tree, the top Image is what the artwork
looked like, Only Connery in the backpack ( No background )
Hope this helps.

MrMcAnuts

Bond Collectors' Weekends wrote:

Photo, anyone, to post?

Thanks.

I just registered on the site in order to post images for you, per your request, but I then read the comment that followed your's and assume that the forum's rules prevent me from posting images on the site. If you wish to email me on topcoalpha@gmail.com, I will send you two images:

1. The clearest full-length view of the artwork

2. The front of the envelope from the studio confirming the origin, and authenticity.

Neither is super quality as they are taken from stills from the TV show, but they are better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

Sir Miles

You could always post a link to the pictures on here...that would be a safe option -{

simcaboy

Just to keep everybody happy and not too downbeat this was not an original piece of Bond artwork. I know as I have several pieces of art work by this 'Artist' simple as I like his work and it can be picked up for sensible money. The copyright and cert's on the back are merely made up. Still a nice image for your wall. The money paid was pretty spot on.
Rest assured that Frank McCarthy's is the original. The dealers knew this and so did the seller there was definitely some BS going on.

Voituer

interesting Simon and I like your pictures. Are they prints? what is on thei back of yours and why do you think that there was a UA cert on the back of the FR one?

Its a very odd tale but I did really like the picture

simcaboy

Nick sorry I have had a nightmare month and had not seen your reply. I will have a look on the back of my painting and see (Not prints). Cheers Simon

Voituer wrote:

interesting Simon and I like your pictures. Are they prints? what is on thei back of yours and why do you think that there was a UA cert on the back of the FR one?

Its a very odd tale but I did really like the picture

Voituer

Hope all is better now, stop eating cheese !

I wonder if the UA certificate is permission to reproduce the artwork?

thespyboys11

A collector I knew, Wes Shank, owns the original artwork of Bond sitting in the bath with the Japanese girls from YOLT. Wes is a famous collector of Sci-Fi memorabilia. He owns several of the original props from "Frorbiddern Planet" and he also has several of the sets as well as the actual silicone used in "The Blob"

Voituer

A blob of silicone ?

thespyboys11

LOL...Yes, actually. The original "BLOB" was silicone that had been dyed a dark red. It was kept in a small barrel. Wes obtained the barrel WITH "The Blob" still inside.

He has it to this day in his suburban home in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (which is where that disc Jockey that sold his Aston Martin in last years auction also lived)

Wes has been offered tons of $$$ just for a small sample but has refused and keeps it complete as the day he got it.