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Important Online Art Auction To Benefit The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Author: Ninette Murk Tuesday 25th of February 2014 09:16:53 PM
Online auction house Paddle8 is honored to partner with The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and Wilding Cran Gallery to present an auction of works by leading contemporary artists who were inspired by Taylor’s legacy. Bidding is available online, culminating in a live auction and private party on February 27 hosted by Colin Farrell, one of Taylor’s close friends. Proceeds from the auction will support The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, which raises funds and awareness to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS.
The auction features works that celebrate Elizabeth Taylor by many artists who knew Taylor personally.
Auction highlights include:
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- a photograph of Taylor’s jewels by renowned photographer Catherine Opie, part of a series Opie made of Taylor’s clothing and jewelry collection in 2010 (estimate: $30,000)
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- a black-and-white portrait of Taylor by celebrated fashion photographer Herb Ritts, taken in Bel Air in 1997 (estimate: $3,500)
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- a photograph by Bruce Weber of “The Annual Meeting of the Most Devoted Elizabeth Taylor Fan Club, Golden Beach, Florida”—eight dogs of different breeds surrounded by photographs of magazine covers of Taylor, an ardent lover of animals (estimate: $9,000; pictured)
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- a close-up of Taylor by photographer Firooz Zahedi, who traveled with Taylor to Iran in 1976, documenting her trip and beginning a friendship that continued for the rest of her life (estimate: $5,000)
Advance bidding until February 27 -Elizabeth Taylor’s birthday- is available at paddle8.com/auctions/etaf
As we know first hand, many HIV/AIDS organizations struggle financially at the moment, while their work is still very much needed. For this reason, your support to foundations such as the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation is extremely welcome- and you may end up with a great and unique art work in return!
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