Netflix’s Emmy-winning series The Crown may be over, but its popularity still reigns. And now devotees of the drama (both the show and the real-life royal happenings it depicts) can bid on a prop or costume—including the engagement ring worn by Emma Corrin as Princess Diana—during Bonhams’ The Crown Auction.
Bonhams is auctioning 450 pieces of memorabilia—crowns, gowns, props, scenery, and other items—from the show. About 300 lots are in the online auction continuing through Feb. 8; another 150 will be available during the live sale in London on Feb. 7.
“The iconic costumes, props, and set pieces from The Crown are extensively researched and made with truly impressive attention to detail by master craftspeople,” said Charlie Thomas, Bonhams’ U.K. group director for house sales and private collections, in a statement. “Not only is this an incredible opportunity to own pieces from the landmark show, it is also the closest anyone can come to owning the real thing—be it the facade of 10 Downing Street or Princess Diana’s engagement ring.”
The iconic ring is expected to fetch between £2,000 and £3,000 ($2,545 to $3,818) during the live auction. Another lot includes the royal blue crepe skirt suit and pussy-bow blouse that Corrin wore as Diana during the royal engagement announcement. The sale also covers other famous fashion moments on The Crown, from Princess Diana’s “revenge dress” to Kate Middleton’s barely-there charity modeling outfit.
All proceeds from the live sale will go toward establishing a Left Bank Pictures/The Crown scholarship program at the National Film and Television School (NFTS). Andy Harries, chief executive of Left Bank Pictures and executive producer of The Crown, said: “The NFTS has been part of The 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. So I am thrilled that the legacy of The Crown will be to provide so much financial support for so many students at the NFTS over the next few decades.”
“Since its inception, the dedicated craftsmanship of over 60 NFTS alumni has been pivotal in bringing such an iconic series to life,” added Jon Wardle, director of the National Film and Television School, in a statement. “The proceeds from the auction will play a crucial role in supporting life-changing scholarships, ensuring the next generation of film and television makers are given the opportunity to benefit from our world-renowned training, paying forward The Crown’s legacy for many years to come.”
Top: The engagement ring worn on The Crown by Emma Corrin as Lady Diana Spencer is heading to Bonhams’ auction with an estimate as high as $3,800.
(Photos courtesy of Bonhams)
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