The shirt is expected to fetch up to \u00a310,000 at a charity auction in London today (Tuesday 5th March). <\/p>
A shirt worn by Colin Firth in an iconic scene from the BBC\u2019s 1995 Pride and Prejudice adaptation is going up for auction \u2013 one of more than 60 TV and film costumes available at an event in London today (Tuesday 5th March).<\/p>\n
The shirt in question featured in the memorable scene that saw Firth\u2019s Mr Darcy emerge soaking from a lake, and is expected to fetch as much as \u00a310,000 at the auction.<\/p>\n
The lots at the auction also include Madonna\u2019s Christian Dior ball gown from Evita, Meryl Streep\u2019s dress and cape from The French Lieutenant\u2019s Woman, and Johnny Depp\u2019s costume from Tim Burton\u2019s Sleepy Hollow.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, there are also plenty of costumes from a range of popular TV shows, such as Poldark, Peaky Blinders<\/a> and Downton Abbey<\/a>, while a separate online auction will run until Sunday 10th March featuring other assorted memorabilia, including a signed script for Love Actually.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n All of the costumes \u2013 which also include items worn by the likes of Julie Andrews, Daniel Radcliffe and Margot Robbie \u2013 come from the archives of the costume house Cosprop, which was founded by Oscar-winning designer John Bright, and the proceeds from the event will be donated to his arts education charity The Bright Foundation.<\/p> \u201cMy life\u2019s 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,\u201d Bright said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201cIt 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n