Elizabeth Taylor auction raises over $150 mn
December 21st, 2011 - 9:50 am ICT by IANSLondon, Dec 21 (IANS) An auction of late actress Elizabeth Taylor’s belongings has raised $156.6 million.
The money from the collection of jewellery, gowns, artwork and memorabilia from films of the late actress will go to the Elizabeth Taylor Trust, with a portion of the profits to be donated to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
“My family is proud that our mother’s legacy as a celebrated actress, tireless AIDS activist and accomplished businesswoman touched so many people’s lives that they wanted to have a part of it for themselves,” contactmusic.com quoted Elizabeth’s son Chris Wilding as saying.
“My mother always acknowledged that she was merely the temporary custodian of the incredible things she owned. I think she would be happy to know that her collections will continue to enrich the lives of those who have acquired them,” he added.
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