Bonhams to Offer Costumes, Props from Hit Series ‘Outlander’

London, UK – For more than a decade, the critically acclaimed hit TV series “Outlander” has captivated audiences worldwide with a fan base devoted to Claire and Jamie’s enduring love story. Now, on the heels of the eighth and final season currently airing on STARZ (US) and MGM+ (UK), Bonhams announces an exclusive auction of props and costumes from landmark series produced by Sony Pictures Television.

Based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling books, “Outlander” follows Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe), a former World War II nurse who travels through a mysterious stone circle to 18th-century Scotland, where she falls in love with Highland warrior Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). Claire and Jamie have transported audiences from the rugged Scottish Highlands to the streets of Paris, and later to the Caribbean and colonial North Carolina.

The live auction will take place on 5^th August at Bonhams New Bond Street in London with an online auction running from 20^th July to 6^th August on bonhams.com.

Bonhams will also host a special exhibition of the lots being offered for sale, which will be free and open to the public at:

Bonhams Edinburgh

Tuesday 26^th May – Sunday 31^st May

Bonhams New Bond Street, London

Monday 20^th July – Wednesday 5^th August

Madeleine Cater, Head of Sale, commented: “When it comes to historical fantasy, ‘Outlander’ is unmatched in its power of escapism, drama, and romance. For more than a decade, the show has captivated audiences, and we are delighted to bring some of the incredible costumes and props to auction. With exhibitions in Edinburgh and London, fans will be able to see the amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail that have gone into creating the world ‘Outlander’ up close. Bonhams is proud to bring yet another landmark series to auction following the success of our sales and exhibitions for ‘The Crown’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ – and much like the final series itself, ‘Outlander’: The Auction is not to be missed.”

“Outlander” is produced by Sony Pictures Television.

Left to Right: The Battle of Culloden costume as worn by Jamie Fraser. Season 3, Episode 1, “The Battle Joined.”  Estimate: £1,500 – 2,000. The Red Ball Gown (toile version) created for Claire Fraser Season 2, Episode 2, “Not in Scotland Anymore.” Estimate: £3,000 – 5,000. A wedding dress as worn by Brianna MacKenzie from her marriage to Roger. Season 5, Episode 1, “The Fiery Cross.” Estimate: £2,500 – 3,500.

 
For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit?bonhams.com

Highlights of the sale include:

• The Red Ball Gown (toile version) created for Claire Fraser Season 2, Episode 2, “Not in Scotland Anymore.” Estimate: £3,000 – 5,000.

• A collection of fifteen painted panels for Geillis Duncan’s Still Room set. First seen in Season 1, Episode 3, “The Way Out.”  Estimate: £3,000 – 5,000.

• A set of four panelled doors. Season 2, Episode 7, “Faith,” for the King Louis’s Versailles apartment set. Estimate: £3,000 – 5,000.

• A wedding night ensemble as worn by Claire Fraser from the wedding of Jamie and Claire. Season 1, Episode 7, “The Wedding.”  Estimate: £2,500 – 3,500.

• A wedding dress as worn by Brianna MacKenzie from her marriage to Roger. Season 5, Episode 1, “The Fiery Cross.” Estimate: £2,500 – 3,500.

• A tartan corseted dress as worn by Claire Fraser. Season 1, Episode 12, “Lallybroch.” Estimate: £2,500 – 3,500.

• An Ardsmuir prison costume as worn by Jamie Fraser. Season 3, Episode 3, “All Debts Paid.” Estimate: £2,000 – 3,000.

• The Raven dress as worn by Geillis Duncan. Season 1, Episode 11, “The Devil’s Mark.”  Estimate: £2,000 – 3,000.

• The Battle of Culloden costume as worn by Jamie Fraser. Season 3, Episode 1, “The Battle Joined.”  Estimate: £1,500 – 2,000.

• The White Dress created for Claire Fraser, when she goes through the stones. Season 1 and various Episodes. Estimate: £1,500 – 2,000.

• A carved wooden snake as used by Jamie Fraser. Season 1, Episode 13, “The Watch” and Season 2, Episode 3, “Useful Occupations and Deceptions.” Estimate: £800 – 1,200.

• A painted Scottish standard. First seen in Season 3, Episode 4, “Of Lost Things.” Estimate: £800 – 1,200.

• The Dragonfly in Amber prop Season 1, Episode 8, “Both Sides Now.” Season 2, Episode 13, “Dragonfly in Amber,” and Season 3, Episode 1, “The Battle Joined” as used by Jamie and Claire Fraser.  Estimate: £800 – 1,200.

• A large clapperboard used in the production of “Outlander.” Estimate: £1,000 – 1,500.

‘Dragonfly in Amber’, and Season 3, Episode 1, ‘The Battle Joined’. Estimate: £800 – 1,200.

Please note that while all pieces are production-made, not every item was featured on screen as hero or production-worn props and costumes – please refer to our full catalogue listing for further details.

The costume designers on “Outlander” were led by Terry Dresbach for Seasons 1–4, followed by Trisha Biggar for Seasons 5-7 and Nadine Powell for Season 8. Across all eight seasons, the series’ prop master was John Casey, alongside Egbert Kruger in Season 3.

The production designer for “Outlander” Seasons 1-5 was Jon Gary Steele, with Mike Gunn serving as production designer for Seasons 6-8.  The set decorators for Seasons 1-3 were led by Gina Cromwell, with Tom Hannam also serving in Season 3. Beginning in Season 4, Stuart Bryce took over as set decorator and remained in the role through the final season.

About Outlander

“Outlander” stars Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser, Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser, Sophie Skelton as Brianna MacKenzie, Richard Rankin as Roger MacKenzie, John Bell as Young Ian Murray, David Berry as Lord John Grey, Charles Vandervaart as William Ransom, Izzy Meikle-Small as Rachel Murray, Lauren Lyle as Marsali Fraser and César Domboy as Fergus Fraser.

Matthew B. Roberts, Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, Toni Graphia, Luke Schelhaas, Andy Harries, Jim Kohlberg, Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan serve as executive producers on “Outlander” which is produced by Sony Pictures Television.

The “Outlander” television series is based on the series of books written by Diana Gabaldon which have sold an estimated 50 million copies worldwide, with all nine of the books gracing the New York Times best-seller list. The “Outlander” television series has become a worldwide success with audiences, spanning the genres of history, science fiction, romance and adventure in one amazing tale. Previous seasons of “Outlander” along with prequel series “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” are available to stream on the STARZ app in the US and MGM+ in the UK.

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