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THE ‘ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS’ |
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A Joseph black faux leather skirt. worn in Absolutely Fabulous. Estimate £100-150 |
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Joanna Lumley and her alter ego Patsy have decided to raid their wardrobes in aid of The Prince’s Trust. At 8pm on Tuesday 13th November she’ll be throwing open her wardrobe doors and giving the public the chance to own some of her classic costumes and designer outfits. Joanna says, ‘I am giving up some of my greatest treasures and happiest memories’ adding that she’d only selected pieces for the auction that were special to her. ‘I am so thrilled to think that the proceeds will all go to benefit young people through one of my all-time favourite charities -The Prince’s Trust. I love each item and each garment with a passion.’ Fifty lots of clothing and accessories will be auctioned, including the sweet Jean Muir dress Joanna wore as the character ‘Marie Jouvet’ in the 1982 film ‘The Trail of the Pink Panther’ (lot 5), and lace lingerie worn as ‘Purdey’, the New Avenger girl in the 1980s (lot 12). Vintage treasures from the 1970s to current designer wear add to the eclectic mix – including the Betty Jackson suit worn to HRH Prince Charles’ wedding to Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005 (lot 25), a calico corset she wore in the film ‘Sweeney Todd’ (lot 31) and the pink Chanel suit worn when lobbying for the Gurkhas at the Palace of Westminster (lot 17). To view the online catalogue, please click here. Auction date: Tuesday 13th November at 8pm Viewing: 5-6pm on Tuesday 13th November. Other viewing times can be arranged by appointment. Venue: 249-253 Long Lane, London, SE1 4PR
Kerry Taylor Auctions 249-253 Long Lane |