The auction will feature over 60 film and television costumes and will take place on the 5th March, with an online auction, to launch on 22nd February until 10th March.
Cosprop and Kerry Taylor Auctions have confirmed that over 60 iconic costumes from film and TV, as worn by screen legends will go under the hammer in Lights Camera Auction, 5th March, alongside an online auction, to launch on 22nd February until 10th March.
Treasures from the archives of Cosprop, one of the world’s leading costume houses, founded by Academy & BAFTA award winning costume designer John Bright in 1965, includes a vintage 1950’s Christian Dior taffeta ball gown, worn by Madonna in Evita (1996), Johnny Depp’s costume as Ichabod Crane in the film ‘Sleepy Hollow’, (1999); Colin Firth’s infamous wet shirt from the BBC TV’s drama series Pride & Prejudice (1995), Heath Ledger’s masquerade ball costume from Casanova (2005) and the memorable dress and hooded cape worn by Meryl Streep in The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1981).
All of the costumes donated for auction have been by Cosprop in support of The Bright Foundation, an arts education charity, established and funded by John Bright, to provide life-enhancing, creative experiences for children and young people facing disadvantage.
The live lights Camera Auction event on 5th March, will be hosted by Kerry Taylor Auctions in London and on the digital platform invaluable, featuring truly iconic costumes worn by stars of the silver screen, such as Dame Julie Andrews, Helena Bonham Carter, Jude Law, Tom Hardy, Eddie Redmayne, Gwyneth Paltrow, Dame Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman, Keira Knightley, Daniel Radcliffe, Alan Rickman, Margot Robbie, Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Renée Zellweger and Aidan Turner.
Also going under the hammer are costumes from internationally acclaimed TV drama series including Poldark, Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey. To view all of the lots, including Sir Tim Rice’s handwritten and signed lyrics for Don’t Cry for Me Argentina, visit www.lightscamera.auction.
To coincide with the live event a timed online only auction, also hosted by Kerry Taylor Auctions will run from 22nd February until 10th March, featuring over 40 unique film related experiences, celebrity memorabilia, original artworks, designer fashion and jewellery, fine dining and hospitality. Bidders will have the chance to have a bespoke wedding dress or period costume designed by John Bright, to be fitted and made by Cosprop. The list of lots also includes the signed, full final script for Love Actually donated by Richard Curtis and Emma Freud; a set visit, including lunch, with Hugh Bonneville for four people to one of the actor’s upcoming filming projects; 2 admission tickets and Paddock passes for The Goodwood Revival 2024; a limited edition pair of replica Star drum heads donated by Nick Mason CBE Pink Floyd drummer, the originals appeared at The Hyde Park Free Concert, London on 18 July 1970; a very rare poster and programme for the Broadway theatre production (2015) of The Audience signed Dame Helen Mirren; an original self-portrait by Oscar winning actor Jim Broadbent as Scrooge on stage and a rare limited edition (1 of 1) Give My Regards To Broad Street photographic print signed by Paul McCartney, wearing a Cosprop period costume, alongside Ringo Starr.
For nearly 60 years, John Bright has brought characters and moments in time vividly to life on stage and screen. Working as a costume designer himself and as a costumier with Cosprop, he has helped realise the creative visions of generations of costume designers, including Jenny Beavan, Alexandra Byrne, Jacqueline Durran, Joanna Johnston, Tom Rand and Penny Rose.
Meryl Streep, an Ambassador of The Bright Foundation said: “John you have been one of my favourite colleagues in this sometimes challenging, always glorious profession. I am so happy to help The Bright Foundation continue with the same exceptional care, imagination, precision and depth of knowledge that made your work stand out so singularly.”
All of the proceedings from the auction will be donated to The Bright Foundation to provide free access to theatre shows, museum tours, visual and performance arts workshops for children, who might not otherwise have the chance to do so, as well as supporting creative career pathways for young people.
Ahead of the auction, the public are able to view the items up for auction on the following dates:
Tuesday 27th February – 12:00PM – 5PM
Wednesday 28th February – Friday 1st March – 9:30AM – 5PM
Sunday 3rd March – 11AM – 4:30PM
Monday 4th March – 9:30AM – 5PM
To find out more visit: https://www.lightscamera.auction/