The Crown Auction
Live auction | 7 February 2024, London
Online auction | 11 January – 8 February 2024
Exhibition | 11 January – 5 February 2024, London
Experience the exceptional craftsmanship and creativity behind The Crown with a special exhibition of the sets, costumes and props from series 1–6, touring New York, Los Angeles, Paris and London—ahead of two auctions at Bonhams in February 2024.
Creating a legacy
Proceeds from the live auction will go towards establishing the Left Bank Pictures – The Crown Scholarship programme at the National Film and Television School, allowing the next generation of film and television makers to receive world-renowned training.
Exhibition
Bonhams London, New Bond Street
101 New Bond Street, London W1S 1SR
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11 January – 5 February, open daily including weekends
Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Please note: Viewing on Wednesday 31 January will be from 9:30am – 3pm
Entry is free and open to all. Book your timed ticket below, or walk-ins are welcome (queues are expected).
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Auctions Highlights
Take a first look at The Crown props and costumes in our upcoming exhibition and auctions.
Coronation costume props used by Claire Foy
From Series 1 Episode 5 ‘Smoke and Mirrors’, the ordaining dress, Imperial Mantle and red Coronation robe worn by Claire Foy (as Queen Elizabeth), as well as her Coronation Chair, the ‘Saint Edward’s Chair’, and the world’s only reproduction of the Gold State Coach.
Reproduction of the Coronation ordaining regalia, Imperial Mantle, and red Coronation robe. Estimate: £20,000-30,000.
Reproduction of the Coronation ordaining regalia, Imperial Mantle, and red Coronation robe. Estimate: £20,000-30,000.
Reproduction of the Coronation Chair (Saint Edward's Chair). Estimate: £10,000-20,000
Reproduction of the Coronation Chair (Saint Edward's Chair). Estimate: £10,000-20,000
A reproduction of the Gold State Coach. Estimate: £30,000-50,000
A reproduction of the Gold State Coach. Estimate: £30,000-50,000
© Netflix
© Netflix
Engagement outfit worn by Emma Corrin
From Season 4 Episode 3 “Fairytale”, Emma Corrin (as Lady Diana Spencer’s) engagement announcement blue ensemble with pussybow blouse and iconic blue engagement ring.
Emma Corrin (as Lady Diana): Engagement announcement blue ensemble with pussybow blouse Season 4 Episode 3. Estimate: £1,500-2,000
Emma Corrin (as Lady Diana): Engagement announcement blue ensemble with pussybow blouse Season 4 Episode 3. Estimate: £1,500-2,000
Emma Corrin (as Lady/Princess Diana): A reproduction engagement ring. Estimate: £2,000-3,000
Emma Corrin (as Lady/Princess Diana): A reproduction engagement ring. Estimate: £2,000-3,000
© Netflix
© Netflix
The ‘Revenge Dress’ worn by Elizabeth Debicki
The off-the-shoulder black cocktail dress from season 5 episode 5, worn by Elizabeth Debicki (as Princess Diana) to the Serpentine Gallery, following Dominic West’s (as Prince Charles) revelations of infidelity.
Elizabeth Debicki (as Princess Diana): The 'Revenge' dress, off-the-shoulder black cocktail dress Season 5 Episode 5. Estimate: £8,000-12,000
Elizabeth Debicki (as Princess Diana): The 'Revenge' dress, off-the-shoulder black cocktail dress Season 5 Episode 5. Estimate: £8,000-12,000
© Netflix
© Netflix
Blue ballgown worn by Claire Foy
The powder blue ballgown and fur stole worn by Claire Foy (as the Queen) in the promotional poster for Season 1 Episode 5 ‘Smoke and Mirrors’.
Claire Foy (as The Queen): An embellished ballgown and fur stole Season 1, Episode 5, 'Smoke and Mirrors'. Estimate: £5,000-7,000.
Claire Foy (as The Queen): An embellished ballgown and fur stole Season 1, Episode 5, 'Smoke and Mirrors'. Estimate: £5,000-7,000.
© Netflix
© Netflix
News, Stories & More
UNDER THE HAMMER
Top Picks from The Crown Auction
A right royal occasion: the team behind the scenes of The Crown guide us through their favourite props and costumes (Extract from A Crowning Achievement by Philippa Stockley in Bonhams Magazine Winter 2023 Issue #77)
VIDEO
Behind the sets and props of Netflix’s The Crown
Set Decorator Alison Harvey and actors Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West reveal the process behind making The Crown's environments feel real and believable.
BONHAMS MAGAZINE
A crowning achievement
The multi-award-winning TV series, The Crown has enthralled us for six seasons. In February, Bonhams is holding a sale of the show’s props and costumes. Philippa Stockley goes behind-the-scenes to talk to the makers about how it was created.
VIDEO
Dressing The Crown: Inside the costume department of Netflix’s The Crown
Amy Roberts (Costume Designer Seasons 3–6) and the cast of The Crown, including Emma Corrin, Gillian Anderson and Dominic West, reveal the “masses of research” that went into creating each costume.
PRESS RELEASE
Bonhams To Offer Costumes And Props From The Award-Winning Netflix Series The Crown
“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 façade of 10 Downing Street or Princess Diana’s engagement ring.”
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