Elizabeth Debicki plays Princess Diana in season 5 of The Crown on Netflix; Princess Diana in the “revenge dress” in 1994.Photo:SplashNews; Jayne Fincher/Getty
SplashNews; Jayne Fincher/Getty
AsThe Crowntakes its final curtsy on Netflix, Left Bank Pictures is auctioning some of the royal drama’s most iconic items for a good cause.
Like season 6 of the show,The CrownAuction is split into two parts. Approximately 150 lots will be sold in a live auction on Feb. 7 at Bonhams’ flagship saleroom in London with proceeds benefitting the establishment of the Left Bank Pictures —The CrownScholarship program at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in the U.K. Those eager to bid even earlier can check out the online auction, which will feature around 300 lots and run from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8 on Bonhams.com.
Replica of the Gold State Coach from The Crown on Netflix.Courtesy of Bonhams
Courtesy of Bonhams
Unmissable props fromThe Crownset also going up for auction include replicas of theSt. Edward’s Chairseen on screen for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation day, plus recreations of the famous facades at Number 10 Downing Street (the British prime minister’s office and residence) and Buckingham Palace.
In a statement, Andy Harries, Chief Executive of Left Bank Pictures and Executive Producer ofThe Crown, spoke about the impact that the Left Bank Pictures —The CrownScholarship program will hopefully have through proceeds raised from the auction at Bonhams. According to the auction house, the scholarship program will support students at the globally renowned school over the next 20 years.
Replica of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation garments from The Crown on Netflix.Courtesy of Bonhams
“The NFTS has been part ofThe Crown’s history from the start with many of its graduates contributing to the production of the show over the years. I have long admired the ethos and training of the school and supported it personally,” he continued. “So, I am thrilled that the legacy ofThe Crownwill be to provide so much financial support for so many students at the NFTS over the next few decades.”
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Claire Foy in character in season 1 of The Crown.Courtesy Netflix
Courtesy Netflix
The live auction benefitting the inaugural Left Bank Pictures —The CrownScholarship program will be held on Feb. 7 in London, andThe Crownseason 6 is now streaming on Netflix.
source: people.com
