Coming up on March 30th from GWS Auctions of California, the Archives of Hollywood & Music auction features pieces formerly belonging to Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Prince, John F. Kennedy and John Lennon. The live online auction features many items which have been in private collections for over 35 years, and which have never been offered at auction. Some of the highlights include Elvis Presley’s Martin D-18 acoustic guitar, with an estimate of $120,000-$122,000, custom TCB...
The Moon of Baroda diamond—famously worn by Maharajas and Marilyn Monroe—will be auctioned by Christie’s on 27 November. In 1953 it was donned by Monroe when she sang the iconic song, Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend whilst promoting the Howard Hawks film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). Iconic Hollywood royalty, Marilyn Monroe reportedly exclaimed: ‘It’s gorgeous!’ upon setting eyes on the stone—it was the largest diamond she ever wore in her lifetime. A rich history...
Sotheby’s will hold a series of dedicated auctions from The Estate of Barbara Sinatra in New York this December. The collection will be split among three sales: Lady Blue Eyes: Property of Barbara and Frank Sinatra (6 December), Magnificent Jewels (4 December), and Lady Blue Eyes: Online (27 November-7 December). Gathered primarily from the couple’s residences in Los Angeles, Palm Springs and Malibu, the objects on offer to collectors include fine art, decorative pieces and...
Through vintage movies we enter a glamorous world that has captivated audiences for generations. When Ira M. Resnick visited London recently to launch his new book, Starstruck: Vintage Movie Posters from Classic Hollywood, it was an opportunity to meet with one of the greatest collectors of vintage movie memorabilia. The drama, the suspense, love and passion, true grit … this great tide of human emotion is all depicted in those classic movies we love so...
Elizabeth Taylor, described as ‘the last of the true Hollywood icons’, is as well known for her opulent jewellery as for her acting career. We now have the opportunity to admire, and buy, her precious collection. Elizabeth Taylor’s passion for jewels was apparent from early on. She said: ‘My mother says I didn’t open my eyes for eight days after I was born, but when I did, the first thing I saw was an engagement ring. I...
James Bond has everything—beautiful women, hi-tech gizmos and of course the very latest supercars that power him through scrapes, crashes and numerous spectacular escapes. With cars being a large part of James Bond’s charismatic image, these supercars are currently taking centre stage in this anniversary year marking 50 years since the launch of the first Bond film, Dr. No. Part of the celebrations includes the ‘Bond in Motion’ exhibition at the National Motor Museum at...
