Sotheby’s to Auction
An Exclusive Pair of Bulgari Earrings to Benefit
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
CUSTOM-DESIGNED JEWEL INSPIRED BY
THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TAYLOR’S CLEOPATRA
Offered in the Magnificent Jewels Auction
At Sotheby’s New York on 11 December 2013
Sotheby’s is honored to announce that Bulgari will offer a
custom-designed pair of earrings inspired by Elizabeth Taylor and her film
CLEOPATRA – which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year – in the 11
December 2013 auction of Magnificent Jewels in New York. Bulgari will
donate the full proceeds from the sale of the jewel, a Pair of 18 Karat
Gold, Spinel, Turquoise and Diamond Earrings (est. $18/22,000*), to
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF). The earrings will be
featured in preview exhibitions at
Sotheby’s London, Geneva and Los Angeles galleries, prior to the
public exhibition in New York beginning 7 December.
Bulgari has created these one-of-a-kind contemporary earrings –
reflective of the dramatic colors and motifs of ancient Egypt – in
honor of the 50th anniversary of the film CLEOPATRA. Considered
one of the grandest cinematic spectacles of all time, CLEOPATRA
took home four Academy Awards® and was the highest grossing
movie of 1963. It was on the set of the film that the onscreen love
affair between Cleopatra and Mark Antony spilled over into real life and its stars Elizabeth Taylor and
Richard Burton. Their legendary romance not only captivated the world, it also began their enduring
love of Bulgari’s jewelry.
The appearance of the Bulgari earrings at auction in December 2013 is
part of an on-going global celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary and
an exclusive partnership between Twentieth Century Fox Home
Entertainment and Bulgari, which commemorates both the film and the
legacy of its iconic stars, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. In tribute
to Ms. Taylor, Bulgari will donate 100% of the proceeds of the sale of
their earrings to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation in support of her
courageous life’s work in raising awareness and providing care for
those affected by HIV/AIDS around the world.
The 50th anniversary of CLEOPATRA also is honored this year by the film’s Blu-ray debut. The 2-Disc
50th Anniversary Edition, which debuted in May of this year, is artfully packaged with a full-color book
featuring rare images that provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the making of this
legendary film.
ABOUT THE ELIZABETH TAYLOR AIDS FOUNDATION
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) was established by Elizabeth Taylor in 1991 to raise
funds and awareness to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, and to provide assistance for those living with
the virus. With its focus on direct care and prevention education, ETAF provides funding to AIDS
organizations throughout the world, providing support services to populations in need.
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (1) supports organizations delivering direct care and services
to people living with HIV/AIDS, and (2) supports organizations that provide education to the public
regarding the AIDS virus and the prevention of AIDS. ETAF provides financial support for
organizations and entities both within the United States and internationally.
ETAF supports existing organizations and entities that have exhibited integrity in managing their
operations along with the knowledge and ability to expediently provide services or achieve other
designated goals.
For more information, visit www.elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org.
**EXHIBITION CALENDAR
Sotheby’s London
25 – 29 October
Sotheby’s Geneva
9 – 12 November
Sotheby’s Los Angeles
17 November
Sotheby’s New York
7 – 10 December
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