The decision of the great British actor: «It will be painful to deprive myself of these treasures
but it is the right time ». The items will be auctioned in London on March 2nd
From eyeglasses, to the desk, to the gold Rolex. At 88, Michael Caine sheds the physical and emotional burden of the memorabilia of a long career. With his wife Shakira, the actor has decided to move to a smaller house and, together with the villa in Surrey, sells objects and works of art collected from his debut to today. Bonhams lots will be auctioned in London on March 2nd. For Caine, winner of two Academy Awards, starring in films such as Alfie, A shot all’Italiana, Hannah and her sisters, Rita, Rita, Rita and The cider house rules, selling was not an easy decision. Many objects come from the 60s and 70s: “When I was single I was always in Saint Tropez,” he said. “Brigitte Bardot used to take me around. It was a fantastic period ».
From the vintage poster series, including a collection on the Orient Express that Sir and Lady Caine kept in the studio, points out that ‘«he has visited every place. Even the train. They are beautiful and important memories’ ». From the posters and folding chairs of films like Zulu, Carter and Ipcress, to about 40 works of art put together, according to Charlie Thomas, an auction house expert, “like a true collector”: “He has always bought for love – he underlined – without thinking of the artist’s name or value ». In the collection, a monograph by Marc Chagall, valued at around 60,000 euros and a drawing by LS Lowry from the 1920s. “It will be painful to deprive myself of these treasures but it is the right time,” said Caine. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the charity against violence against minors.
January 10, 2022 (change January 11, 2022 | 12:25)
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