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Greta Garbo, a legend at the auction block

By Pierre Groppo. Translated by Genevieve Hartmann

13 décembre 2012

Julien's Auctions of Los Angeles will see the exceptional estate sale of Swedish actress Greta Garbo's personal belongings. From couture dresses and jewelry to studio portraits and other rare personal treasures, the legend of one of Hollywood's most celebrated actresses returns once again to America's west coast.

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Louis Vuitton monogrammed trunk numbered 770970 on the interior. Stamped "Bought from Bullocks, Los Angeles, Cal". Includes destination stickers such as Swedish American Line, Svenska America, and Gothenburg Direct New York. This trunk was Greta Garbo's first Louis Vuitton piece of luggage, and was used to transport her shoe collections during transatlantic voyages. Estimated value: $6,000 - 8,000 USD Photo Credit: Julien's Auctions Greta Garbo's Louis Vuitton traveling trunk
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Greta Garbo's Emilio Pucci dress Estimated value: $500 - 700 USD Photo Credit: Julien's Auctions
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Estimated value: $800 - 1,000 USD Photo Credit: Julien's Auctions A check signed by Greta Garbo for milliner Lilly Daché, Inc, dated November 25, 1964 for $68.00.
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Black silk overcoat by Valentina with button closures and two exterior pockets, circa 1951. Estimated value: $800 - 1,000 USD Photo Credit: Julien's Auctions Black silk overcoat

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A portrait of Greta Garbo in As You Desire Me (Metro Goldwyn Mayer, 1932) by Clarence Sinclair Bull. Photographer's signature on bottom right, MGM studio stamp on the back of the photograph. Estimated value: $2,000 - 3,000 USD Photo Credit: Julien's Auctions Greta Garbo by Sinclair Bull, 1932
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Black silk taffeta evening gown with an open back and zip closure. No size or designer mentioned. Estimated value: $800 - 1,200 USD Photo Credit: Julien's Auctions Evening gown
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A portrait of Greta Garbo in Romance (Metro Goldwyn Mayer, 1930) by George Hurrell. The photographer's signature is visible on the bottom right corner. Estimated value: $2,000 - 3,000 USD Photo Credit: Julien's Auctions Greta Garbo by George Hurrell, 1930
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Portrait of Greta Garbo in Mata Hari (Metro Goldwyn Mayer, 1931) by Clarence Sinclair Bull. Photographer's signature visible on bottom right, MGM Studio's stamp on the back of the photograph. Estimated value: $2,000 - 3,000 USD Photo Credit: Julien's Auctions Greta Garbo in Mata Hari, 1931