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Part 4 - The Auction
A certain Dame’s property was announced and the atmosphere instantly
became livelier. Bids were high, often exceeding the estimates. Lot 410
fetched a massive £8,000. More expensive than some of those gowns... |
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Part 3 - The Viewing
Welcome to Sotheby’s Olympia. The minute you walk in the joint, you can
see it’s a classy place. Spacious, smart and well designed. The famous
auctioneers own a large area on the second floor at Olympia, the... |
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Part 2 - The Catalogue
The whole auction catalogue contains 424 lots of furniture, sculpture, rugs,
pottery, art and other fine items. Dame Shirley Bassey has only 18 lots for
sale (lots 407-424) and they are beautiful. Good looking and so refined... |
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Part 1 - Auction Preview
Shirley has appointed
Sotheby’s to offload a small collection of beautiful
ornate furniture and works of art from her gloriously elegant apartment in
Monte Carlo. Don’t worry, she’s not fallen on hard times. She just wants... |
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Part 4 - Awards Sold By Mistake
It has been reported in the press
that a heartbroken Dame Shirley didn't
mean to sell the showbiz awards. Although she organised the sale herself,
she mistakenly allowed these to be included. Her spokeswoman, Liz... |
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Part 3 - The Auction
The bidders sat on the antique
sofas and chairs. Compared to the auction
of gowns at Christie's it was an informal suburban event. But a unique
chance to buy something with provenance from the Diamond Dame... |
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Part 2 - The Viewing
Shirley’s furniture was placed in
one corner. Unmistakable. An eclectic mix
of Chinoiserie, ethnic African, Venetian and French styles. Everyone was
interested in the Art Deco leopard print bed. The property ranged from... |
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Part 1 - The Catalogue
Items to go under the hammer include some of Shirley Bassey's personal
effects, paintings, furniture and related
ephemera. It consists of just 86
lots and is scheduled to end before
12.30pm. This is just a small part... |