Barry Humphries, who passed away in April 2023 at age 89, is having around 250 items from his personal collection auctioned in February, including Dame Edna Everage's sparkling spectacles.
The auction at Christie's features artworks, books, and personal memorabilia, highlighting Humphries' rich career and the cultural significance of his iconic characters like Dame Edna Everage.
Dame Edna's diamante spectacles are expected to fetch up to 1,500, while a first edition of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest is valued at 150,000, showcasing the blend of comedy and classic literature in Humphries' collection.
Leading the auction is a painting valued at 300,000 by Charles Conder, alongside notable 19th-century artworks, reflecting the aesthetic tastes and cultural pursuits of the late comedian.
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