Shivam32 Lots Of Bacall’s Jewelry
The jewelry collection that got sold in the auction took the event to a record-breaking level. As the auction lasted for astonishing 20 hours gathering an amount of $503,625. Susan Abeles, Bonham director of US Jewelry said, “The estimates were regular market values. It’s impossible to calculate the value of provenance. Single owner high profile sales with glamour always produce unpredictable results—this was no exception.” 32 lots of jewelry had come up for bidding in the auction.
A Pair Of Earrings Sold For $52,500
Among the collection of jewelry, the one which was most valuable was a gem set and 18-karat gold ear clips which were designed by Montures Schlumberger in France. The film named The Mirror Has Two Faces proved to be a milestone in Lauren’s career as she received Oscar for Best Supporting Actress due to her role in the film and it was in the event that she wore them.The pair which got sold for an amount of $52,500 was originally estimated to be worth around $12,000. The reason for this was the crafty gold latticework plaque adorned with emeralds and sapphires.
Personalized Tiffany Necklace
There was also a gold Tiffany necklace up for sale in the auction among the 32 lots of jewelry. It was getting difficult to decipher the individual letters on each heart that you see in the image. But, the Bonham jewelry department cracked it after it was handed over to them. The necklace reads, “To my own beautiful star from her proud director Ron.” The lines have led people to believe the necklace being a gift from director Ron Field to Bacall for the film “Applause” released in 1970. It got sold for $52,500.
Most Valuable Piece Of Jewelry
Susan Abeles, head of Bonhams jewelry department stated, “Ms. Bacall’s style was unmistakably her own—and it continues to influence design and fashion to this day. Her jewelry collection represents a woman who knew her own style—one who wore the jewelry rather than the jewelry wearing her.” The bracelet you see in the image was designed by Jean Schlumberger a French designer. Well, if you think that it was only Bacall who glorified the Dakota Apartments then you are wrong. Read on to find out who were the other famous personalities who had lived in the renowned apartment.
Rosemary Clooney
Most of you would have guessed from the name of this lady that she is the aunt of actor George Clooney. An actress and singer by profession, she became a household name after her song “Come On-a My House” which released in the year 1950 when she was riding high on success as a jazz singer.
José Ferrer
José Ferrer who hails from Puerto-Rico is the only actor from the nation to win an Oscar apart from being the first Hispanic to do so. He won it in the year 1950. Later on, he went on to win a Tony Award. One can get an idea of the high credentials of this man from the fact that he is the recipient of National Medal Of Arts from President Ronald Reagan and a US Postal Service stamp has also been dedicated to him.