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Title: Profiles In History Auction This Past Weekend
Post by: erik1925 on June 19, 2011, 11:42:35 PM
Profiles auctioned off much of Debbie Reynolds' massive costume and prop collection that she began to assemble in 1970 when she acquired many items from MGM. Total sales were approx. $22.8 million dollars. The auction was held here in Beverly Hills.

Here are some of the highlight lots and what they sold for (inc the 20% BP):

Lot #2: Rudolph Valentino “Juan Gallardo” signature “Suit of Lights” matador outfit by Travis Banton: $258,300.00

Lot #110: Judy Garland “Dorothy Gale” blue cotton test dress from The Wizard of Oz: $1,119,300.00

Lot #111:  Judy Garland “Dorothy Gale” Arabian-pattern test “Ruby Slippers” from The Wizard of Oz: $627,300.00

Lot #164: Elizabeth Taylor “Velvet Brown” racing silks and riding pants from National Velvet: $73,800.00

Lot #198: Ingrid Bergman signature full suit of armor with chain mail vest from Joan of Arc: $61,500.00

Lot #273: Debbie Reynolds “Kathy Selden” flapper dress for “Good Mornin’” number in Singin’ in the Rain: $33,825.00

Lot#283:  Marilyn Monroe “Lorelei Lee” signature red-sequined “Two Little Girls from Little Rock” showgirl gown with feathered hat by Travilla for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: $1,476,000.00

Lot#286:  1952 red MG TD used by Marilyn Monroe and Cary Grant in Monkey Business: $258,300.00

Lot#313:   Marilyn Monroe “Kay Weston” gold charmeuse saloon-girl gown by Travilla for River of No Return: $627,310.00

Lot# 314:  Marilyn Monroe “Vicky” tropical print pink, black and white skirt, black halter top and hat from “Heat Wave” number by Travilla for There’s No Business Like Show Business: $615,00.00

Lot#354: Marilyn Monroe “The Girl” ivory pleated “Subway” dress by Travilla, the most recognized costume in film history, from The Seven Year Itch: $5,658,000.00

Lot#357: Grace Kelly “Frances Stevens” 2-piece rose crepe outfit from scenic drive in To Catch a Thief: $553,300.00

Lot#419: Charlton Heston “Judah Ben-Hur” tunic and cape for royal procession into Rome from Ben-Hur: $393,600.00

Lot#473: Elizabeth Taylor signature royal ceremonial headdress from the 1963 Cleopatra: $123,000.00

Lot#479: Elizabeth Taylor “Cleopatra” red crown and royal dome from Cleopatra: $86,100.00

Lot#506: Audrey Hepburn’s iconic Ascot dress from My Fair Lady: $4,551,000.00

Lot#508: Julie Andrews “Maria” acoustic guitar, autographed by Andrews, from The Sound of Music: $172,000.00

Lot#510: Julie Andrews “Maria” red-brown nubby jumper with white blouse from ”Do-Re-Mi” number from The Sound of Music: $676,500.00

Lot#529: Barbra Streisand “Fanny Brice” Purple and green stripped leotard with hat from Funny Girl: $79,950.00

Lot#537: Barbra Streisand “Dolly Levi” signature purple period dress with purse and bustle from Hello, Dolly!: $67,650.00

Lot#538: Barbra Streisand “Dolly Levi” signature sleeveless gold velvet heavily jeweled gown with shoes and headpiece from Hello, Dolly!: $123,000.00


Title: Re: Profiles In History Auction This Past Weekend
Post by: CSM on June 19, 2011, 11:55:24 PM
Some of those prices are REALLY incredible!
Title: Re: Profiles In History Auction This Past Weekend
Post by: AdamCarterJones on June 20, 2011, 09:29:44 AM
There's some pretty big collectors in the world ... :o
Title: Re: Profiles In History Auction This Past Weekend
Post by: DreamWarrior on June 27, 2011, 03:24:55 PM
Lot#538: Barbra Streisand “Dolly Levi” signature sleeveless gold velvet heavily jeweled gown with shoes and headpiece from Hello, Dolly!: $123,000.00
Really? :-\