The Crown props are on display in a free exhibition in London, while Netflix hopes to auction 450 items – including a replica of Gold State Coach – for £1 million
The Crown’s most famous props are being put on display in a free exhibition in London, while Netflix hopes to sell them at auction for £1 million.
Left Bank Pictures – the London-based production company behind the hit historical drama – is selling a range of outfits, vehicles and other items commissioned for the series, which ended last month.
Proceeds from the Bonhams auction will go towards a new program for film students called Left Bank Pictures – The Crown Scholarship at the National Film and Television School.
In addition to the auction, Bonhams is also hosting a free exhibition of 450 items for fans of the series – which ran for six seasons – to visit on New Bond Street in London.
The exhibition includes the world’s only example of the Gold State Coach, which Bonhams says will sell for up to £50,000 when it goes under the hammer.
Pictured: A gallery assistant adjusts a reproduction of Princess Diana’s revenge dress, part of the collection of more than 450 costumes, sets and props from the Netflix series
The world’s only example (pictured) of the Gold State Coach is expected to sell for between £30,000 and £50,000
It is two-thirds the size of the 1762 original and was created by prop maker Jason Szukalski, who took hundreds of photographs of the real one on display at Buckingham Place to ensure every detail was copied.
In addition, fans will also be able to see Netflix’s 4-metre high replica of Number 10 Downing Street, complete with lantern, balustrades and boot scrapers, which Bonhams says will sell for £30,000.
The immersive exhibit also features scenes from the show that correspond with the outfits and items on display.
A reproduction of Princess Diana’s revenge dress, which Elizabeth Debicki wore in the fifth series, is expected to fetch £12,000 when it goes under the hammer.
The black mini dress – modeled after Diana’s Christina Stambolian dress from 1994 – is placed at the center of the exhibition.
The exhibition organizers have posted a blue ruffled dress that Emma Corrin wore in season four in response to Charles and Diana’s tour of Australia.
The evening dress, which has a silver metallic sheen, is expected to sell for between £2,000 and £3,000.
The production company is also selling an emerald green dress that Claire Foy wore in season two.
The black mini dress – modeled after Diana’s Christina Stambolian dress from 1994 – is placed centrally in the exhibition
Pictured: Elizabeth Debicki was seen wearing a replica of Princess Diana’s revenge dress in season five
Pictured: A replica of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation dress and the coronation chair used in season one
A reproduction of Princess Margaret’s coronation dress, part of the collection of more than 450 costumes, sets and props from the Netflix series The Crown
Pictured: a replica of Princess Margaret’s wedding dress from season two of the hit Netflix series
The dress was worn for a ballroom scene where the Queen and Prince Philip (played by Matt Smith) danced at a gala held in their honour.
Other memorable outfits from the series on display include Princess Diana’s engagement outfit, Princess Margaret’s wedding dress and the Queen’s coronation robes.
The auction house will also offer a version of Princess Diana’s 1987 XJ-S Jaguar for sale for £15,000.
The exhibition opens on Thursday and ends on February 5, two days before the online auction begins.
According to The timesthe auction is divided into two: from January 11 to February 8 there are 350 items for sale.
Pictured: Emma Corrin and Josh O’Connor as Prince Charles and Princess Diana in season four of The Crown
Replica of Princess Diana’s bright blue engagement outfit has been valued by the Crown at £2,000
Claire Foy and Matt Smith imagined The Crown season two in an episode where a ball was thrown in their honor
The bright blue dress Claire Foy wore for the scene is expected to sell for £5,000 at auction at Bonhams
The production company is also selling a facade of 10 Downing Street, complete with lantern, balustrades and boot scrapers, which Bonhams estimates will sell for £30,000.
A replica of Prince Philip’s mahogany and gilt metal desk from the early 20th century is valued at £5,000
A fiberglass replica of Westminster Abbey’s coronation chair, estimated to cost £20,000
Left: Pink striped alpaca jumper from season 4, episode 2, estimated at £1,200. Right: Princess Diana Jumper from Season 5 Episode 7 is valued at £700
On a smaller scale, the Queen Mother’s drinks and swizzle stick are estimated to sell for between £60 and £80.
A separate live auction will take place on February 7 with an additional 161 lots.
On weekdays the exhibition is open from 9:30 PM to 4:30 PM. On weekends, fans of the show can visit between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Up to 200 people could attend the live auction next month and Charlie Thomas, head of home sales at Bonhams, estimates it could last eight hours.
Royal fans will also get the chance to bid on a replica of Princess Diana’s striking sapphire and diamond engagement ring, which is expected to sell for £3,000, as well as a version of the Harvard University jumper she was once photographed in left the gym.
The makers of The Crown hope to raise £1 million from the sale, with all proceeds going to the National Film and Television School to set up the Left Bank Pictures – The Crown Scholarship.
Andy Harries, CEO of production company Left Bank Pictures and executive producer of The Crown, said: ‘Its huge global success has a lot to do with working with the best creative and production talent in this country, and we want to share the profits from this wonderful auction the next generation of film and TV talent.
“The NFTS has been part of The Crown’s history since its inception, with many of its graduates contributing to the show’s production over the years.
‘I have long admired and personally supported the school’s ethos and education. I am therefore pleased that The Crown’s legacy will be financial support for so many students at the NFTS for decades to come.”