The word on the wire is that Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy is for sale. Well almost, if you consider a portrait the closest you'll ever get to him!Bonhams Auction House in London has announced the sale of the portrait of Mr. Darcy used in the 1995 mini-series Pride and Prejudice. Since Firth palyed Darcy, you can kill two birds with one stone and have two British icons hanging in your Manor House if you are the highest bidder on January 21st. In my humble opinion, it's not the most flattering likeness of the heartthrob actor making him look portly and too mature for his years.
There is a great story written by Firth behind the portrait and its evolutionary creation which you can read here.
It will be very interesting to see if they announce who gets to take Mr. Darcy home with them. One wonders out loud if he gets hung in the portrait gallery or the bedroom! ;) Either way, the lucky new owner will have the pleasure of his gaze all day or night long.
Cheers, Laurel Ann, Austenprose
