This is late notice for an upcoming auction, as it is tomorrow. I had not heard of it until I received a tip from a reader today. Cameo Fine Art Auctioneers in Berkshire, UK will be holding their “The Angels Film Costume Auction” Sunday, May 23rd.
Included in the auction are wardrobe pieces identified by the famous costumiers as made for Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Star Wars A New Hope, the Fifth Element, Excalibur, Titanic, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lawrence of Arabia, The Dirty Dozen, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Doctor Who, multiple James Bond films and more.
Full details can be found at the Cameo Fine Art Auctioneers website, www.cameo-auctioneers.co.uk:
As noted, there is a large selection of costume pieces from a wide variety of movies and television programs. Some of the more interesting lots include:
- Lot 36 – King Lear 1983. An elaborate crown used by Laurence Olivier as King Lear
- Lot 37 – Henry V 1989. An elaborate crown based on the fleur de lys design associated with royalty used by Emma Thompson as Katherine
- Lot 38 – Henry V 1989. An elaborate crown based on the fleur de leys design associated with royalty used by Kenneth Brannagh as Henry V
- Lot 46 – Titanic 1997. An elaborate cross and chain worn by Kathy Bates as Molly Brown
- Lot 58 – The Dirty Dozen 1967. Number Two US Uniform Jacket used by Lee Marvin as Major Reisman. This Jacket can be distinctly seen in many scenes when Reisman is being interviewed and briefed by the top brass.
- Lot 59 – The Dirty Dozen 1967. German Uniform Jacketused by Lee Marvin as Major Reisman. This Jacket can be distinctly seen when Reisman and the Dirty Dozen are on their mission infiltrating the German High Command Chateau.
- Lot 89 – Lawrence of Arabia 1962. A brown striped ethnic robe worn by Anthony Quinn as Auda Abu Tayi. This item is distinctly seen in the early appearances of Anthony Quinn in the film.
- Lot 90 -Lawrence of Arabia 1962. A Red striped ethnic robe worn by Anthony Quinn as Auda Abu Tayi. This item was used in the scenes toward the end of the film with Omar Shariff and Peter O’Toole seen under the blue Arabian Cape.
- Lot 91 – Lawrence of Arabia 1962. A Black Arabian Robe worn by Omar Shariff used under the Arabian cape. This item was used in the scenes toward the end of the film for the interior sequence between Peter O’Toole, Omar Shariff and Anthony Quinn. The pattern is different to the main garment used throughout the film, it is likely that the exterior sequences and interior sequences had slightly different costume due to the logistics of filming in the desert and at the studios in England.
- Lot 92 – Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981. A German Military Desert Shirt with insignia and lapel officer motifs. Used in the finale of the film when Indy and Marion are taken to the ritual ceremony to open the Ark.
- Lot 93 – Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981. A German Military Desert Shirt with insignia. Used in the finale of the film when Indy and Marion are taken to the ritual ceremony to open the Ark.
- Lot 94 – Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981. A German Military Desert CAp with insignia. Used in the finale of the film when Indy and Marion are taken to the ritual ceremony to open the Ark.
- Lot 127 – Cleopatra 1963. A Gold leather Roman centurion tunic worn by Richard Burton as Mark Anthony.
- Lot 141 – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 2010. A grey corduroy jacket used by Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in the latest film. This jacket can be seen clearly in some stills of the new film. Labelled Daniel Radcliffe January 09.
- Lot 200 – Casino Royale 1967. A pair of tan trousers used by Woody Allen as Jimmy Bond.
- Lot 204 – Moonraker 1979. A Yellow Drax Space suit used in the finale of the film on the space station.
- Lot 204A – Octopussy 1983, A Gold and black arab style head dress used by the Octopussy girls in the raid on Khan’s palace.
- Lot 208 – Goldeneye 1995. A Pair of black paramilitary trousers used by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. Used in the pre title sequence. Labelled 1995, Goldeneye Pierce Brosnan.
- Lot 209 – Goldeneye 1995. A Pair of khaki trousers used by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. Used in the finale fight sequence in Cuba. Labelled 1995, Goldeneye Pierce Brosnan.
- Lot 211 – Tomorrow Never Dies 1997. A pair of Black lightweight cotton trousers used by Pierce Brosnan in the scenes in Viet Nam while handcuffed to Michelle Yeoh. Labelled Pierce Brosnan May 97
- Lot 214 – The World is Not Enough 1999. A khaki ski suit used by Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in the ski sequence.
- Lot 228 – Star Wars 1977. A cape made for the Grand Moff and other officers on the Death Star made from the same cloth as the Imperial Uniforms. The cape was made for use on the film however George Lucas decided not to put the items on screen.
- Lot 229 – Star Wars Prequels 1999 – 2005. A prototype ethnic satyle dress used for Natalie Portman in the tar Wars prequels, used on set most likely by stand ins and in background scenes.
- Lot 230 – Star Wars the Phantom Menace 1999, A Military style jacket used by Queen Amidala’s guards.
Jason DeBord