[Dixielandjazz] Lena Horne estate auction (press release)

[Robert Ringwald]

Lena Horne estate auction (press release)

Doyle New York to Auction the Estate of Lena Horne on February 23, 2011
Elegant Costume Jewelry, Accessories, Gowns, Memorabilia, Decorations, Silver, Furniture,
Books and Fine Art from Her Home on Manhattan's Upper East Side
Doyle New York will auction the estate of the legendary performer and civil rights
pioneer Lena Horne on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. Born in Brooklyn, Lena
Horne (1917-2010) began her professional life at 16 in the chorus line at Harlem's
Cotton Club, before moving to Hollywood and appearing in a series of acclaimed film
roles. Beginning in the 1950s, she focused increasingly on live performance, becoming
one of the world's premiere nightclub entertainers. Through her many recordings and
television appearances, millions more became her fans.
The Lena Horne collection comprises elegant costume jewelry, accessories, gowns,
memorabilia, decorations, silver, furniture, books and fine art from her home on
Manhattan's Upper East Side. Featured are costume jewelry by Chanel and Deanna Hambro,
trunks by Louis Vuitton, photographs by James Van Der Zee, and paintings by Charles
Alston and David Burliuk.
Public Exhibition
The public is invited to the exhibition on view from Saturday, February 19 through
Tuesday, February 22. Doyle New York is located at 175 East 87th Street in Manhattan.
For information, interested bidders may call 212-427-2730.
Souvenir Auction Catalogue
Doyle New York will publish a souvenir auction catalogue for the sale, available
in early February at a cost of $25. For catalogue orders, call 212-427-4141, ext
203 or email
subscriptions at DoyleNewYork.com
The fully illustrated Internet version of the auction catalogue will be available
in late January. Please check back.
http://www.doylenewyork.com/content/more.asp?id=131


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