'Iconic' items from 'The Crown', including Diana's revenge dress, to go for auction
'The Crown', Left Bank Pictures has announced it will auction some of the iconic items from the drama for a good cause.
Bonhams unveiled The Crown Auction on Sunday, describing it as a “unique auction featuring nearly 450 props, furniture, and costumes” spanning all six seasons of Peter Morgan’s acclaimed drama based on the British royal family. The Crown debuted on Netflix in 2016, and the first part of its sixth and final season is currently available, with the second part scheduled for release on December 14.
Following the format of the show's sixth season, The Crown Auction is divided into two segments.
A live auction of around 150 lots is set for February 7 at Bonhams’ main auction room in London, with proceeds supporting the establishment of the Left Bank Pictures — The Crown Scholarship program at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in the U.K. Those interested in bidding earlier can participate in the online auction, featuring approximately 300 lots, running from January 30 to February 8 on Bonhams.com.
Highlights of the auction include replicas of Princess Diana’s iconic items, such as the sapphire engagement ring worn by Emma Corrin in season 4, the revenge dress worn by Elizabeth Debicki portraying the Princess of Wales during her separation from then-Prince Charles (played by Dominic West) in season 5, and the leopard swimsuit Debicki donned in season 6 for vacation photos amid Charles’ 50th birthday party for then-Camilla Parker Bowles (played by Olivia Williams).
Reimagined royal regalia available for purchase encompasses reproductions of the Gold State Coach, ceremonial coronation garments, including the imperial mantle, stole, and robe worn by Claire Foy to portray Queen Elizabeth during
