Ursula Andress in Casino Royale, Vesper Lynd, 1967
Set during the production of Casino Royale in 1967, this photograph features Ursula Andress Casino Royale 1967 as she poses on a roulette wheel while portraying Vesper Lynd. The image comes from the film’s playful reinterpretation of the James Bond universe. Rather than following a traditional spy narrative, the production embraced satire and spectacle.
Andress appears poised and theatrical. Her body is arranged across the roulette table, surrounded by scattered banknotes and gaming props. The composition feels deliberate and stylized. It reflects the film’s exaggerated tone and its fascination with glamour, excess, and parody.
At the time, Andress was already closely associated with the Bond franchise following her breakout role in Dr. No. This performance allowed her to revisit the spy genre in a more ironic register. Elegance remains central, yet it is framed with humor rather than seriousness.
Photographed by Terry O’Neill, the image demonstrates his ability to balance cinematic fantasy with visual clarity. Instead of documenting action, he focused on mood and staging. The result is a still image that feels both iconic and self-aware. It stands apart from conventional behind-the-scenes photography.
The roulette wheel serves as a symbolic setting. It evokes chance, risk, and indulgence, themes that run throughout the film. Andress’s relaxed pose reinforces the sense of control within chaos. The scene feels suspended between performance and artifice.
Today, Ursula Andress Casino Royale 1967 remains a memorable image from one of the era’s most unconventional spy films. The photograph endures for its bold composition, playful tone, and lasting association with 1960s cinematic style. It offers a vivid glimpse into a moment when the Bond myth was reimagined through satire and spectacle.
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Edition Information:
During his lifetime, Terry O’Neill produced a significant body of signed, limited-edition fine art photographs. Following his passing, a small archive of works prepared for exhibition and sale remained within his estate. These photographs are now exceptionally rare and available only in limited sizes. Estate-stamped limited edition photographs are offered in select sizes only. Estate editions are released solely when the original signed edition of 50 in a given size had not fully sold out during the artist’s lifetime. In such cases, the remaining editions continue as Estate Editions until fully allocated. In select cases, this artwork may also be available as a hand-signed lifetime print. Please contact the gallery directly for current availability and details. Each print is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery.We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your masterpiece. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle.
