Sunday, October 04, 2009

Audrey Auctions

Now that I'm laid up in bed for a day, I have time to share some auction news with you! (Before I must finish some homework, that is.) First, Lyon & Turnbull on London just had a rather large Modern and Contemporary Art auction yesterday, and featured a few pictures of Audrey photographed by Bob Willoughby and a couple other photographers. From what I can tell, two of the five prints were sold, and went for £400 and £600, not a bad price! If you're curious to see which photographs were up on the block you can go here and scroll down to Lot 131. The entire auction was quite diverse, with everything from fashion prints to Picasso sketches.

The next auction in question will happen sometime in December through Kerry Taylor Auctions, and will feature quite a lot of Audrey's wardrobe, over 30 pieces. This alone is pretty exciting, but it also seems that most of the clothing in this auction is Givenchy, which is even better. There are a few film wardrobe pieces, including that divine black lace dress from How to Steal a Million (right) and a black dress worn for Paris When It Sizzles promo shots, and even some accessories and personal letters from the very early days of her career. It looks to be an exciting auction that will most likely drum up a fair amount of press, so keep an eye out on the newsstands for some neat articles and pictures. You can read more about the auction via the Telegraph (and thanks to Kendal for sending the link!), and keep checking Kerry Taylor's website for more information as the date gets closer. I'm sure the lot will be featured in the Passion For Fashion auction beginning December 8, and you can order a catalogue if you'd like through the site.

5 comments:

WonderCat said...

oohhh

Timeless Fashion... said...

You're right; the price for the prints wasn't bad. I wonder if that includes copyright. Anyway, hope you're OK. Get well soon.

A Bowl Of Mush said...

oooh I love that dress! I would have thought those prints would have sold for much more!

Glad to have you back! Haven't heard from you in a while :)

Anonymous said...

I was so excited to see a new post from you! Keep on bringing us more Audrey!!!!

Ankit said...

So the changing weather has caught up to you... Hoping for a speedy recovery!