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Viola de Lesseps' (Gwyneth Paltrow) Juliet costume from John Madden's period comedy-drama Shakespeare in Love. Viola wore her costume towards the film's end, playing Juliet opposite William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) as Romeo. Paltrow also wore the outfit in publicity photos to promote the movie.

The costume's centrepiece is a beige velvet overgown with a gold-coloured swirling heart-like pattern. The bodice section features sewn-in boning and is laced at the front and back. Additional matching cape-like pieces are attached to both shoulders, and there is a gold-trimmed train at the rear of the skirt, onto which a wrist loop is adhered.

The costume also comprises separate two-part sleeves, which are tied together via gold cord; a crinkled chiffon-like undershirt featuring decorative pearls; an ornate metal belt decorated with faux precious stones; a heavily embroidered underskirt; a pair of woollen stockings; and a pair of patterned brocade heeled shoes.

There are minor signs of wear, including fraying, loose threads and some cracking on the gold pattern. A small hole is present on one stocking, and the gold trim on the skirt train has come loose in places. The costume is presented on a custom-made display. Dimensions (displayed): 75 cm x 50 cm x 165 cm (29½" x 19¾" x 65")

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Estimate: £10,000 - 15,000 †Δ