Elizabeth Taylor's jewels, art, fashion to be auctioned

NEW YORK: Elizabeth Taylor celebrated collection of jewelry, artwork, clothing and memorabilia will be sold to a series of auctions, Christie's announced Saturday.

"Christie's will sell the historic collection of Elizabeth Taylor, who died last month in Los Angeles to 79 years, the auction house said in a statement.

Taylor possessions will be sold in a series of sales, the details and timing of sales will be announced at a later date, he said.

Stephen Lash, chairman emeritus of the Americas Christie's, and Marc Porter, president of the Americas Christie's has worked with Taylor and his family "over the past two decades, and are honored to have been responsible for the collection of this legendary film World-renowned humanitarian and taste maker, the statement said.

Taylor, known for its beauty, the love of diamonds, eight marriages and work as an AIDS activist, died of congestive heart failure in Los Angeles on March 23 and was buried the next day. AGENCIES