Pieces of sets, costumes, and props from the critically acclaimed Netflix series "The Crown" have recently fetched more than $1.8 million in a London live and online auction facilitated by Bonhams, almost four-fold the pre-sale estimate of $663,000, after it sold out completely.
The sale achieved the elusive "white-glove" milestone last Feb. 7 for its live auction and last Jan. 11 to Feb. 8 for its extended online auction.
Most Exciting Lots in Bonham's 'The Crown' Auctions
The priciest sale across the auctions was for a 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC 3.6 Litre Cabriolet, which was a one-to-one replication of Princess Diana's own Jaguar car, selling for around $88,700 against its pre-sale high estimate of about $25,000.
An accurate reproduction of the Gold State Coach, of which there is only one made in the entire world, follows the top sale as a runner-up with it selling for just a bit over $71,100 and doubling its initial estimate.
Almost exponentially outselling its initial estimate is a Harvard sweatshirt set worn by Elizabeth Dibicki, who played the role of Princess Diana in the show, as it fetches around $7,200 against its high estimate of a comparably meager $880.
As it is a "white-glove" sale, even the tiniest of props sold tremendously well. For one, a reproduction of Diana's engagement ring fetched over $9,700 against its high estimate of $3,700.
Amazingly, a Swizzle stick used as a drink stirrer has exceeded its initial estimate by over 20 times. It is truly a testament to the fans' dedication and the quality of the show itself and its many props.
The widely profitable sale was not the only indicator of its success, because across its six seasons on Netflix, "The Crown" has acquired Emmy and Golden Globe awards for its retelling of historical events surrounding the royal family.
From the 1947 wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten to the recent marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles back in 2005, the show was beloved by both critics and fans alike.
According to the auction house's website, the proceeds from the live auction will all go towards supporting the Left Bank Pictures' "The Crown Scholarship" program that it established alongside the National Film and Television School.
Bonhams added that these funds will allow "the next generation of film and television makers to receive world-renowned training."
