It has been confirmed that an original, signed piece of artwork created by Johnny Depp has been gifted to The Bright Foundation and will be auctioned online by Kerry Taylor Auctions, closing date 10th March.
The artwork will be auctioned off alongside collectible memorabilia and experiential lots donated by global ambassadors and supporters of The Bright Foundation, founded by Oscar and BAFTA award-winning costume designer John Bright.
Untitled, the artwork dated 2023, was created using acrylic paint, Liquitex paint marker and fineliner on paper. Flat float mounted in a white woodgrain frame, it is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Pantheon Art, who represent Depp as a visual artist. Talking about donating the piece Johnny Depp said: “Unfortunately, too many young, emerging artists lack access to proper resources and opportunities needed to hone their craft. I hope my artwork will help in providing those tools in a way that most empowers them to succeed.”
Other memorabilia and unique experiences featured in the timed online only auction include items donated by Hugh Bonneville, Jim Broadbent, Ralph Fiennes, Colin Firth, Stephen Fry, Richard E Grant, Jeremy Irons, Nick Mason CBE, Paul McCartney, Dame Helen Mirren, Greta Scacchi and Zoe Wanamaker. To register your interest in bidding click here. For general information about the auction, the charity and its Ambassadors see Lights Camera Auction.
The news comes as the live Lights Camera Auction event was held yesterday evening hosted by Kerry Taylor Auctions in London and on the digital platform invaluable. During the auction, iconic costumes worn by Johnny Depp and fellow 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, plus costumes from internationally acclaimed TV drama series including Poldark, Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey raised a total of £285,300 in aid of The Bright Foundation. Standout lots included Colin Firth’s Pride and Prejudice shirt, which fetched £20,000, Madonna’s original 1950’s Christian Dior dress Evita £40,000, and Johnny Depp’s Sleepy Hollow costume £24,000.