Some of the jewelry and clothing worn by the late actress Elizabeth Taylor will go up for auction in December.
The Christie's auction of the Collection of Elizabeth Taylor is scheduled to begin on Dec. 13 in New York. The jewels are expected to be auctioned first, followed by her couture and other items, according to the schedule on the auction house's Web site.
Here are photos of some of the jewelry pieces, clothing, and other items that will go up for auction.
This kimono was made for Taylor and is expected to bring $6,000 at auction.ReutersA large poster of the late actress Elizabeth Taylor is pictured at the press preview for Christie's auction of The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor featuring her jewelry, haute couture, fashion, and fine arts at MOCA Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles October 10, 2011. The auction begins December 13 in New York.ReutersThe book "Nibbles and Me" was written and illustrated by Taylor when she was young and is expected to bring $15,000 at auction.ReutersElizabeth Taylor's script for the 1958 MGM production of "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" is expected to bring $5,000 at the auction beginning Dec. 13 in New York. ReutersThis Versace beaded evening jacket is expected to bring $20,000 at auction.ReutersA Christian Dior sugar pink paper taffeta evening sheath and pale green silk full-length evening coat is expected to bring $8,000 at auction. ReutersGowns worn by the late actress Elizabeth Taylor to be auctioned in Dec.ReutersBallgowns and capes worn by Elizabeth Taylor that will go up for auction in Dec.ReutersThe back of the Tiziani kimono made for Elizabeth Taylor. ReutersAn emerald and diamond necklace by Bvlgari at the press preview for Christie's auction of The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor featuring her jewelry, haute couture, fashion, and fine arts at MOCA Pacific Desgin Center in Los Angeles. The necklace is expected to bring $1.5 million at the auction which begins in New York December 13.ReutersEarrings worn by the late actress Elizabeth Taylor that will go up for auction in Dec.ReutersJewelry worn by the late actress Elizabeth Taylor on display.Reuters"The night of the Iguana" brooch will be auctioned in December. ReutersTaylor's snake bracelet/watch by Bvlgari is expected to bring $15,000 at auction.ReutersThe diamond tiara is expected to bring $80,000 at auction.ReutersAn emerald and diamond necklace by Bvlgari is expected to bring $1.5 million at auction.ReutersA Cartier necklace with the La Peregrina 60-carat natural pearl pendant. The necklace is expected to bring $3 million at auction. ReutersA 33.19 carats diamond ring given to Taylor by her fifth husband Richard Burton. The diamond is expected to bring $2.5 to $3.5 million at auction. Reuters
