Hi Todd,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

James Bond, created by Ian Fleming, became a symbol of Cold War-era sophistication, espionage, and glamour, combining action, technology, luxury settings, and stylish masculinity. The character influenced fashion, film style, and popular ideas of the modern spy.

Diamonds Are Forever (1971), starring Sean Connery, was significant because it marked Connery’s return to the role after he had previously left the series. His comeback helped stabilize the hugely successful James Bond film series during a transitional period.

The film also reflected early-1970s culture: it embraced campy humor, extravagant villains, Las Vegas spectacle, and high-tech gadgets, showing the franchise shifting from the darker Cold War tone of earlier Bond films to a more flamboyant style.

Robert McGinnis (1926–2025) was one of the most influential American illustrators of the 20th century, famous for his movie posters, paperback book covers, and advertising art. His work helped define the visual style of popular culture from the 1950s through the 1970s. McGinnis became internationally famous for designing posters for films in the James Bond film series, including "Thunderball," "You Only Live Twice" and "Diamonds Are Forever."

His Bond posters established the classic formula of a confident Bond surrounded by glamorous women, action scenes, and exotic imagery—an approach that influenced decades of movie advertising. His work is recognizeable for elegant, elongated female figures, dramatic lighting and color, cinematic composition and a blend of realism and glamour illustration.

This poster is considered somewhat rare but there have certainly been other examples that have come to auction in the past several years. Most bring prices ranging from $800-$1,200.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

James Bond
Diamonds are Forever movie poster, 1971
Eon Productions/United Artists, 1971,
British quad poster, artwork by Robert McGinnis, with white strip over soundtrack information, folded
framed
27in x 40in (76cm x 102cm)
CONDITION: This poster appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE:
$ 800-1,200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia