Colin Firth’s shirt from Pride And Prejudice is among an array of celebrity costumes up for auction in aid of charity.
Outfits from TV's Peaky Blinders, Downton Abbey and the film The King’s Speech are among those being auctioned off for The Bright Foundation, an arts education charity.
The Hastings-based organisation, set up by Oscar winner John Bright, will receive all the money raised - with several pieces expected to be sold for thousands.
Meryl Streep, an ambassador of the charity, 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.”
Costumes worn by Streep in The French Lieutenant’s Woman are also among 69 lots which will go under the hammer next week.
Pieces worn by Madonna, Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow and other Hollywood stars are all expected to sell for thousands.
Costumes worn by Jude Law, Tom Hardy, Alan Rickman, Eddie Redmayne and Margot Robbie will also be auctioned.
Colin Firth’s “wet shirt” from his role as Mr Darcy in Pride And Prejudice is expected to sell for between £7,000 and £10,000.
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The sale, organised by John Bright’s costume house Cosprop, focuses on period drama costumes from both film and TV.
Bright won an Oscar for his work on A Room With A View alongside costume designer Jenny Beavan, who also has pieces of her work up for auction.
Bright said: “My life’s work has been committed to costume design for film, TV and theatre and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to pursue this path.
“It is my firmly held belief that the arts and creativity can shape happier and healthier children and enable young people to reach their full potential.”
The live Lights Camera Auction event, focusing on costumes, is on Tuesday and will be hosted by Kerry Taylor Auctions in London.
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