Washington, Dec 13: Elizabeth Taylor's iconic wig, which she sported in classic film Cleopatra has fetched 16000 dollars - much above the expected range - at an auction.
The item was one of three versions created for the late actress, who died in March (11), to don the role of the young queen of Egypt in the 1963 movie.
The wig, made of dark brown human hair and featuring gold coils, beads and braids, was expected to be sold for 11,000 dollars but bids soared to 16,000 dollars.
"Cleopatra was filmed in Italy and Stanley Hall, who was an international wigmaker to the stars, made all the wigs for it. Elizabeth.
The item was one of three versions created for the late actress, who died in March (11), to don the role of the young queen of Egypt in the 1963 movie.
The wig, made of dark brown human hair and featuring gold coils, beads and braids, was expected to be sold for 11,000 dollars but bids soared to 16,000 dollars.
"Cleopatra was filmed in Italy and Stanley Hall, who was an international wigmaker to the stars, made all the wigs for it. Elizabeth.
- 12/13/2011
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
The iconic wig Elizabeth Taylor wore in classic film Cleopatra has fetched $16,000 ($10,000) at auction.
The item was one of three versions created for the late actress, who died in March, to play the young queen of Egypt in the 1963 movie.
The wig, made of dark brown human hair and featuring gold coils, beads and braids, was expected to sell for $11,000 (£6,875) but bids soared to $16,000.
Margaret Barrett of Heritage Auctions says, "Cleopatra was filmed in Italy and Stanley Hall, who was an international wigmaker to the stars, made all the wigs for it. Elizabeth Taylor's character had tens of different hairstyles in the film and there were three wigs for each style.
"About 30 years ago Stanley Hall gave the vendor about 40 or 45 wigs from the film. Of all the wigs used in Cleopatra this must be the most iconic. If you think of the movie and Elizabeth Taylor in it you can see her in this wig. It is made of real human hair and has gold beads woven into it. It looks very authentic and is a real quality wig.
"Elizabeth Taylor has only recently passed away and she was one of the last great movie stars and there is a lot of interest in memorabilia related to her at the moment."...
The item was one of three versions created for the late actress, who died in March, to play the young queen of Egypt in the 1963 movie.
The wig, made of dark brown human hair and featuring gold coils, beads and braids, was expected to sell for $11,000 (£6,875) but bids soared to $16,000.
Margaret Barrett of Heritage Auctions says, "Cleopatra was filmed in Italy and Stanley Hall, who was an international wigmaker to the stars, made all the wigs for it. Elizabeth Taylor's character had tens of different hairstyles in the film and there were three wigs for each style.
"About 30 years ago Stanley Hall gave the vendor about 40 or 45 wigs from the film. Of all the wigs used in Cleopatra this must be the most iconic. If you think of the movie and Elizabeth Taylor in it you can see her in this wig. It is made of real human hair and has gold beads woven into it. It looks very authentic and is a real quality wig.
"Elizabeth Taylor has only recently passed away and she was one of the last great movie stars and there is a lot of interest in memorabilia related to her at the moment."...
- 12/13/2011
- WENN
Famous hairpiece from 1963 screen epic could fetch up to $11,000 at auction
One of the most famous cinematic hairstyles of all time, the wig worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 film Cleopatra, has emerged for auction.
Made of dark brown human hair, the wig (pictured left) is styled in a long bob with bangs and braids adorned with gold-coloured beads and coils. Taylor wore it when her character tried to convince Caesar (Rex Harrison) to accept supreme control of the empire.
After filming, the wig was kept by its British wigmaker, Stanley Hall, who then passed it on to a Hollywood makeup artist. It is now being sold by Heritage Auctions of Dallas, Texas, and is set to fetch around $11,000 (£,7000).
Margaret Barrett of Heritage Auctions said: "Cleopatra was filmed in Italy and Stanley Hall, who was an international wigmaker to the stars, made all the wigs for it. Elizabeth Taylor's...
One of the most famous cinematic hairstyles of all time, the wig worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 film Cleopatra, has emerged for auction.
Made of dark brown human hair, the wig (pictured left) is styled in a long bob with bangs and braids adorned with gold-coloured beads and coils. Taylor wore it when her character tried to convince Caesar (Rex Harrison) to accept supreme control of the empire.
After filming, the wig was kept by its British wigmaker, Stanley Hall, who then passed it on to a Hollywood makeup artist. It is now being sold by Heritage Auctions of Dallas, Texas, and is set to fetch around $11,000 (£,7000).
Margaret Barrett of Heritage Auctions said: "Cleopatra was filmed in Italy and Stanley Hall, who was an international wigmaker to the stars, made all the wigs for it. Elizabeth Taylor's...
- 12/13/2011
- by Steven Morris
- The Guardian - Film News
In the great tradition of cinema auction, here's the latest iconic prop for sale: Elizabeth Taylor's "Cleopatra" wig.
Perhaps one of the most famous on-screen hairstyles, the gold-laden wig, made of real human locks, is now being sold by Heritage Auctions of Dallas, Texas, according to The Guardian.
Taylor famously donned the prop for the 1963 production of "Cleopatra." After filming, the wig was kept safe by British wigmaker, Stanley Hall, who then passed it on to a Hollywood makeup artist.
And for anyone who wants to conquer the River Nile, it's now up for grabs!
The legendary hair is set to fetch upwards of $11,000.
"Of all the wigs used in Cleopatra this must be the most iconic. If you think of the movie and Elizabeth Taylor in it you can see her in this wig," Margaret Barrett of Heritage Auctions said.
"Cleopatra," which imagined Richard Burton and Taylor as the star-crossed historical lovers,...
Perhaps one of the most famous on-screen hairstyles, the gold-laden wig, made of real human locks, is now being sold by Heritage Auctions of Dallas, Texas, according to The Guardian.
Taylor famously donned the prop for the 1963 production of "Cleopatra." After filming, the wig was kept safe by British wigmaker, Stanley Hall, who then passed it on to a Hollywood makeup artist.
And for anyone who wants to conquer the River Nile, it's now up for grabs!
The legendary hair is set to fetch upwards of $11,000.
"Of all the wigs used in Cleopatra this must be the most iconic. If you think of the movie and Elizabeth Taylor in it you can see her in this wig," Margaret Barrett of Heritage Auctions said.
"Cleopatra," which imagined Richard Burton and Taylor as the star-crossed historical lovers,...
- 12/12/2011
- by Jessie Heyman
- Huffington Post
Avoid Glastonbury, a Star Trek convention, any film with a II, III or IV in the title and the London Marathon
✒I was touched by the story about the woman who, on turning 60, decided to do 60 things she had never done before. Some were simple, such as tackling a sudoku, others more tricky, like getting on to Eggheads. But it struck me that what would be really helpful would be a guide to 60 things not to do before you die. I can think of plenty.
Go to Glastonbury. Why? Middle-class people wading through mud, looking at Bono, of all people, performing 200 yards away. And stinking loos. No thanks. Or a Star Trek convention. Please!
Buy a ticket for any film with a II, III or IV in the title, with the exceptions of Godfather II, or The Madness of George IV.
Queue overnight to get into Wimbledon and see half...
✒I was touched by the story about the woman who, on turning 60, decided to do 60 things she had never done before. Some were simple, such as tackling a sudoku, others more tricky, like getting on to Eggheads. But it struck me that what would be really helpful would be a guide to 60 things not to do before you die. I can think of plenty.
Go to Glastonbury. Why? Middle-class people wading through mud, looking at Bono, of all people, performing 200 yards away. And stinking loos. No thanks. Or a Star Trek convention. Please!
Buy a ticket for any film with a II, III or IV in the title, with the exceptions of Godfather II, or The Madness of George IV.
Queue overnight to get into Wimbledon and see half...
- 7/1/2011
- by Simon Hoggart
- The Guardian - Film News
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