James Bond: A rare and original concept artwork for the stylish and iconic poster for Diamonds Are Forever

James Bond: A rare and original concept artwork for the stylish and iconic poster for Diamonds Are Forever,
Eon Productions / United Artists, 1971,
painted by Robert McGinnis, the gouache and mixed media artwork on board featuring Sean Connery as 'James Bond' standing in his famous pose holding his gun across his chest, flanked by Jill St. John as 'Tiffany Case' and Lana Wood as 'Penny O'Toole', both with diamonds falling from their hands, all in front of an underwater/ space scene, with intricately painted divers, submarine pods and space-based laser weapons. The top titled panel built up in layers of card with additional paint, and a hand-cut paper title affixed at the bottom. Signed by McGinnis in black on the right hand side, mounted, framed and glazed, 37 3/4in x 24 1/2in (96cm x 62cm)