London, UK – Fans of classic literature and film will have the opportunity to bid on a piece of cinematic history as the iconic shirt worn by Colin Firth in the 1995 TV adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice” goes up for auction in London. The shirt, famously worn by Firth’s character Fitzwilliam Darcy as he emerged from a lake, dripping wet, is expected to fetch between £7,000 and £10,000.
The auction, organized by costume house Cosprop and Kerry Taylor Auctions, will also feature over 60 costumes from various film and TV productions, including a vintage 1950s Christian Dior taffeta ballgown worn by Madonna in the 1996 film Evita, and Johnny Depp’s costume from Sleepy Hollow.
The moment of Firth emerging from the lake in “Pride and Prejudice” has become iconic and has been referenced in various adaptations and films, including the Netflix series Bridgerton. The auction will also include items from Evita, such as a pink satin evening coat, beaded taffeta ballgown, lyrics by Tim Rice for “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina,” a Trifari brooch and earrings, and a blue and purple silk dress.
Costumes worn by a range of actors, including Julie Andrews, Jude Law, Tom Hardy, and Gwyneth Paltrow, will also be part of the auction. The costumes have been donated by Cosprop to raise funds for the Bright Foundation, an arts education charity founded by Oscar and Bafta-winning designer John Bright.
The live Lights Camera Auction event will be hosted by Kerry Taylor Auctions in London. Bright expressed his belief in the power of arts and creativity to shape happier and healthier children, emphasizing the importance of enabling young people to reach their full potential through the arts.
The auction presents a unique opportunity for film and fashion enthusiasts to own a piece of cinematic history and contribute to a charitable cause supporting arts education for children. With a wide array of costumes from iconic films and TV shows, the event is expected to draw interest from collectors and fans alike, eager to own a piece of Hollywood magic.