16 December 2012 7:08 AM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Greta Garbo, the mysterious movie star of classic Hollywood films, proved she was still a draw this weekend as personal effects including her sunglasses, shoes and furs brought in an unexpected $1.6 million at auction. Her sunglasses sold for $13,750. Among the other items auctioned at a two-day event at Julien's Auctions were : >> Louis Vuitton steamer trunk ($37,500) >> an antique gold pocket knife ($8,960) >> driving caps ($15,000) >> jewelry set ($9,600), >> Ferragamo shoes ($8,125) >> Maltese cross brooch ($13,750) >> Valentina Ottoman silk overcoat ($11,520) >> velvet black turban ($12,800) The total was three times the »
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