Objects from the series “The Crown” are being auctioned

Want a bit of royal flair? For six seasons, “The Crown” told the life of the British royal family. The London auction house Bonhamsnun is now auctioning off props such as furniture, costumes and stage sets from the successful series on Wednesday (February 7th) – from a replica of the Queen’s carriage to a copy of Lady Di’s dress to the recreated entrance to 10 Downing Street.

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Actress Olivia Colman, for example, climbed into a gold-colored carriage in a scene as Queen Elizabeth II, which is now up for auction. The replica of the “Gold State Coach” was one of the most difficult and expensive props in the series, writes the auction house. Equipped with red velvet and richly decorated, the carriage is expected to fetch between 30,000 and 50,000 pounds (around 35,000 to 59,000 euros).

Anyone interested in the carriage should have enough space. Things are likely to be similarly difficult with another lot number – the replica entrance to the British government headquarters in London’s Downing Street. “Would it surprise anyone if Boris Johnson got the nod to secure it for parties at his Oxfordshire estate?” asked the Guardian newspaper. The tabloid Daily Mail reported on an alleged offer from the former prime minister.

Located on one of London’s most expensive shopping streets, Bonhams displayed the items ahead of the auction. This includes a tailored black dress. Princess Diana once wore the original at an appearance after her separation from Prince Charles – the current king – when his infidelity became public. The dress became known as the “Revenge Dress”, translated roughly as “revenge dress”.

A ring modeled after Diana’s engagement ring will also be auctioned, as will a leopard-print swimsuit and a gray Harvard sweater. The proceeds from the auction will support a scholarship program for filmmakers.

The series “The Crown” told the story of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II with a total of 60 episodes. The production repeatedly sparked discussions about the question of how realistic a historical series must and can be. The last episodes appeared on the Netflix streaming service in December.

The auction shows how detailed the production design and costumes were. A total of around 450 objects are expected to go under the hammer at the auction, which will include an online event in addition to the auction in London.

These include elaborate robes from the coronation scene, wooden furniture, an old jaguar, specially made paintings, polo sticks, a pocket watch and lots of framed photos of the fictional royal family. Or two small corgis – the dearly loved dogs of the Queen, who died in 2022 – made of porcelain. In any case, they would need less space than a gold carriage.

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