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16808 - Entertainment Memorabilia including items from the Angels Collection of Television & Film Costumes, 16 Jun 2009
Knightsbridge
Lot No: 251†W
Christopher Lee as Dracula from Dracula (aka Horror of Dracula),
1958
A black opera style cape, of wool, being full length, with collar, with silk effect rope tie to neck, together with a letter signed by Christopher Lee, on Angels headed note paper, dated 15 May 2007, stating "To Whom It May Concern, This is to certify that the black cape presented with this letter is an original from the Hammer film Dracula - 1958. Christopher Lee", and a still image of Lee wearing the cape as Dracula
Sold for £26,400 inclusive of Buyer's Premium
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Footnote:
Christopher Lee is regarding by many as the definitive Dracula. This cape featured in the 1958 film, which was Lee's first appearance as the character and is a classic of the Hammer horror genre.
The cape was missing for over 30 years and discovered within the Angels collection in 2007.
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