The iconic gold cape, donned by Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor in the timeless film Cleopatra, has fetched $50,000.
Designed to resemble the wings of a phoenix, the garment played a significant role in helping the 1963 blockbuster secure an Oscar for Best Costume Design.
Taylor showcased it during her entrance into Rome as Cleopatra and at the moment she met her demise via a snake bite.
Acquired in 1970 from a costume shop, the cape remained hidden by a woman who never displayed it to anyone. Following her passing, her daughter decided to put it up for auction.
The seller, who chose to remain anonymous, mentioned after the auction in Dallas, US: “I kept it to myself and never revealed it to anyone.”
“After Elizabeth Taylor’s death, I was reminded of the breathtaking cape and I felt it was time for it to be shared with the world.”
Last year, Taylor passed away at the age of 79.
by Debbie Dot
