Saturday, 17 December 2011

Taylor's National Velvet-Elizabeth Taylor

Taylor's 'National Velvet' script sells for $170,500



Taylor's 'National Velvet' script sells for $170,500
A Christie's auctioneer conducts an auction of Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry, clothing, art and memorabilia in New York

(Reuters) - Elizabeth Taylor's script for the movie "National Velvet" -- which made her a star at age 12 -- sold for more than 50 times its estimate on Friday as the New York auction of the actress's jewels, clothes, art and memorabilia neared its close. Christie's auctioneers said the 1944 "National Velvet" script, bound in lilac leather, was sold to a private U.S. buyer for $170,500 on Friday. It's pre-sale estimate was $2,000 - $3,000. A drawing of lips inscribed to Taylor by Andy Warhol sold for $242,500, and was among the priciest items bought on the fourth day of the auction. ... read more..

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