Richard Attenborough collection sale led by Charlie Chaplin poster

A poster for Charlie Chaplin's The Kid headlined a sale of pieces from the collection of much-loved actor and director Richard Attenborough.

Charlie Chaplin Kid
The Kid was the first feature length film Charlie Chaplin directed

It sold for ?�37,500 ($57,757) in the October 22 auction at Bonhams London.

Other pieces included the amber cane carried by Attenborough in the original Jurassic Park movie, which sold for ?�13,750 ($21,179).

Jon Baddeley, managing director at Bonhams London, said: "The impressive total and the fierce bidding on many lots is a tribute to the affection and respect in which Lord Attenborough was held by people in Britain and around the world."

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