Colin Firth’s Mr. Darcy fetches £12,000 at auction

The BBC reports today that a very lucky someone purchased the prop portrait of Fitzwilliam Darcy used in the BBC’s production of Pride and Prejudice for a mere £12,000 (roughly $16,500) at auction. The portrait appeared near the end of the film, and could be seen when Elizabeth Bennett’s character toured Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley estate with her aunt and uncle. It’s right before Mr. Darcy jumps in the pond.  You remember that scene, ladies?

The prop portrait sold for double what the auction house expected to receive. Proceeds from the sale are going to charity.

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