Being Cleopatra: Kim Martin-Cotten

Kim Martin-Cotten being Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival in Kansas City, Missouri June 19-July 15, 2012

WHAT: Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare 

WHEN: June 19 - July 15, 2012 (June 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and July 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14)
WHERE: The base of a sloping hill in Southmoreland Park located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri
TICKETS: Admission to the festival is FREE and open seating on the hill is on a first-come, first-served basis. There are designated areas for blankets and for lawn chairs. Beach chairs are allowed in the blanket area as long as the chair seat rests on the ground. If you do not bring your own lawn chairs, plastic chairs are available to rent for the evening for $10 per chair. There is a reserved seating section down front close to the stage and reserved seats can be purchased for $25.  If you are a Fan of the Festival, you receive complimentary reserved seats with your contribution.

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Being Cleopatra: Natasha Grimm

Photo: Ballet Nebraska

Natasha Grimm being Cleopatra in Cleopatra with Ballet Nebraska Program at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska on March 30, 2012

Showcasing a variety of dance styles like ballet, swing, jazz, and pointe, Ballet Nebraska presents Momentum, a collection of seven short dance works. Dancers will tell the story of Cleopatra, the last ruler of classical Egypt. This piece, choreographed by Erika Overturff the artistic director of Ballet Nebraska, is inspired by To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures, a traveling exhibit currently on display at the Joslyn Art Museum.

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My visit to the Cleopatra exhibit in Los Angeles

I was excited to finally see the much anticipated Cleopatra exhibit! Here are some photos of my recent visit to Cleopatra: The Exhibition (Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt) by National Geographic at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. I would also recommend seeing The Mysteries of Egypt at the museums IMAX theater.

The screen rises and Cleopatra: The Exhibiting begin

Cleopatra, herself, would have walked past these 16-foot-tall colossal figures of a Ptolemaic king and queen, on her way to the Temple of Amon at Heracleion

The god Sarapis was a Ptolemaic invention, a merging of Egyptian & Greek gods. His name blending the Egyptian & gods oSIRis & APIS, but his flowing hair & beard were Greek. By combining Greek & Egyptian religious figures, the Ptolemies gained the people's trust

Portrayals of Cleopatra in art through the ages

The immense wealth of the Egyptian pharaohs inspired awe & envy throughout the ancient world. As pharaoh, Cleopatra received a percentage of the assets of each of her subjects 

Sphinx (Ptolemy XII) - 1st c. B.C.
Two sphinxes stood guard outside the Temple of Isis at Cleopatra's palace. The head of this resembles Cleopatra's father, King Ptolemy XII, who was also known as Auletes, "the flute player"

WHAT: Cleopatra: The Exhibition
WHERE: California Science Center in Exposition Park, near Downtown Los Angeles
WHEN: May 23, 2012 - December 31, 2012
TICKETS: Prices with IMAX/without IMAX: General: $26/$19.75, Child (Age 4-12) $16.25/$12.75, Students/Seniors: $21.25/$16.75

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Getting ready for the Cleopatra exhibit in CA!

Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt,

Being Cleopatra: Zerrin Tekindor

Zerrin Tekindor being Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra (Antonius ile Kleopatra, in Turkish) by Shakespeare with performances in Istanbul and at the Globe Theatre. This is part of the World Shakespeare Festival which is a program that lasts for six-week at the Globe Theatre where plays by Shakespeare are performed in 37 languages.

WHAT: Antony and Cleopatra (Antonius ile Kleopatra, in Turkish)

WHEN: 26 May-27 May 2012

WHERE: Shakespeare's Globe

TICKETS: £5-£35

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WHAT: Antony and Cleopatra (Antonius ile Kleopatra, in Turkish)

WHEN: 2 May-20 May, 30 May-31 May & 1 June-10 June 2012

WHERE: Oyun Atölyesi, Istanbul

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Being Cleopatra: Abigail Lennox

Abigail Lennox being Cleopatra in Giulio Cesare in Egitto by Handel with the Bedford Chamber Concerts at the Fellowship Hall of St. Matthew’s Church in Bedford, NY April 18, 2012

WHAT: Giulio Cesare in Egitto by Handel

WHERE: Fellowship Hall of St. Matthew’s Church at 382 Cantitoe Street in Bedford, NY  

WHEN: Wednesday April 18, 2012

TICKETS: General admission is $40 and student tickets are available for $20 with the presentation of a current student ID. Refreshments are included in the price of admission and are served during intermission.

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"Cleopatra Emerald" is the largest in the world

PRESS RELEASE: BeverlyHillsGem.com

"Beverly Hills, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/09/2012 -- A team of researchers recently discovered what some are calling the largest emerald in the world. Aptly named the “Cleopatra Emerald,” its weight is 40175 carts (cts) and shares a similar if not the same species as the famous Mogul emerald (217.80 cts), which Christie’s sold for $2.2 million.

To confirm the authenticity of the Cleopatra as an emerald, researchers analyzed its tone and light. Subsequently, that color enhancements notwithstanding, the Cleopatra’s displayed an uneven tone with some parts lighters and others darker. For this and other reasons, GIA graduates at http://www.igli.in have certified the Cleopatra as n emerald.

With its rarity and beauty together with the Mogul as a basis for comparison, gem experts have approximated the Cleopatra’s value from $20 - $450 million (US). The Cleopatra also has a visually appealing deep green color akin to a Brazilian emerald.

What makes the Cleopatra so unique is not only its weight, but also its cut – among other characteristics. Indeed, it’s both brittle and a large round emerald, making it even more unique. Although emeralds are the most challenging of all gems to cut, it took over 3 months to cut the Cleopatra. As is common practice in treating emeralds, the Cleopatra was enhanced with oil treatment.

For historical perspective on the Cleopatra, the emerald’s beauty and exquisiteness reminded its discoverers of the original Queen of Egypt herself. In fact, the connection between the gem and the queen runs deeper: for Cleopatra of Egypt, emeralds were her favorite of all gems.

Currently, the Cleopatra emerald is now on the market for purchase. For consideration, you can send your offer to beverlyhillsgem.com or call 888 311-7293."

-SBWire

Click here to read a previous post abouth Cleopatra's love for emeralds: Emeralds are a Girl's Best Friend

Being Cleopatra: Susan Angelo

Photos: Craig Schwartz

Susan Angelo being Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare with A Noise Within (ANW) running March 3-May 13, 2012 in Pasadena, CA.

WHAT: Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare
WHERE: A Noise Within is located on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue at 3352 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA

PARKING: Free self-parking is located in the Sierra Madre Villa Metro parking structure, with entrances on northbound Sierra Madre Villa Avenue or North Halstead Street. 

WHEN: March 3, 2012 - May 13, 2012 (previews begin February 25, 2012).
TICKETS: Single tickets are $46 (Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees), $42 (Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees), $34 (previews), $27 (groups 10 or more for weekdays & Saturday matinees), $32 (groups 10 or more Saturday evenings & Sunday matinees), $16 (school groups 10 or more for weekdays & matinees), $20 (school groups 10 or more for Saturday evenings). "Pay What You Can" tickets for the Thursday, March 1 performance are sold at the box office the day of the performance for cash only on a first-come, first-served basis based on availability, with a limit of two per person.

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Being Cleopatra: Wei Hai-min (魏海敏)

Photos: National Guoguang Opera Company

Soprano Wei Hai-min (魏海敏) being Cleopatra in Cleopatra and Her Fools (艷后和她的小丑們) at the Taiwan International Festival of Arts (台灣國際藝術節) with the National Guoguang Opera Company (國立(國光劇團)

WHAT: Cleopatra in Cleopatra and Her Fools (艷后和她的小丑們) with the National Guoguang Opera Company (國立(國光劇團)

WHERE: National Theater, Taipei City No. 21之1號, Zhōngshān South Road, Jhongjheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100

WHEN: March 30 (sold out), March 31 (2:30pm and 7:30pm), April 1 (2:30pm)

TICKETS: NT$400 to NT$2,500

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Lindsay Lohan to play Elizabeth Taylor (& Cleopatra too)

Photo: The Count

Lindsay Lohan is said to be playing Elizabeth Taylor (and Cleopatra too) in the Lifetime network biopic Liz and Dick, which will focus on Taylor’s love affair with Richard Burton.

"I have watched Cleopatra dozens of times, and studied her performance in detail. I have to play Cleopatra. I realise how important it is not to muck this up. This is my chance to get on with my life," the 25-year-old told the Daily Mail.

The Biblical Museum of Leon added 3 busts of Cleopatra

Photo: Egiptologia

Thank you @Bennu for this information

The Biblical Museum of Leon added to its collection three busts of Cleopatra

"Three busts of the mysterious Queen Cleopatra are the latest addition to the Biblical and Oriental Museum. The threshold of three years, the museum instaladado in a wing of St. Isidore, is preparing a major exhibition on the Egyptian queen. So far no date.

Permits to remove parts of France, from the private collection of patrons and museum curator Francisco Leon Antonovich, have already led to several postponements. One hundred busts, coins and reliefs, which have never been shown together so far, will go into one of the most fascinating and enigmatic of Egypt.

For now, the museum headed by Jesús Garcia Recio, and displays a small preview, three busts of the Pharaoh, whom film and some historians have portrayed as a frivolous woman, who first burst into the arms of Julius Caesar and then , where the Roman general Mark Antony, with whom he had four children. The exhibition will share space with Alexander the Great, whose dynasty, the Ptolemies, Cleopatra herself down.

On March 11 will mark three years since Queen Sofia inaugurated the Biblical Museum, which, despite being home unique treasures in the world, still going unnoticed in Leon. At this time, the Bible Museum and Oriental, which has one of the best collections of early civilizations, has only received 26,300 visits.

The exhibition Antonovich Recio and prepared for months on Cleopatra, is the dispute museums around the world. The antiquarian and historian Francisco Antonovich Cairo home with the exhibition aims to rehabilitate the image of the Egyptian queen.

The two most valuable pieces of the future shows, is titled Cleopatra and queens of Alexandria, are two busts of the Egyptian queen. In one queen crown acts like a vulture. The sculpture, which celebrates youth and beauty of Cleopatra must have been produced during the lifetime of the queen. The vulture's head, missing, would erect like a cobra. The other piece is the head of the Ptolemaic dynasty queen at the age of twelve, carved in marble, Hellenistic period.

In the current exhibition, The religious itinerary of Alexander the Great, who was supposed to be temporary but will definitely be in Leon, also includes a piece of Cleopatra, known as the bas-relief of Caesarion. It's a wake, in which Julius Caesar is depicted as a pharaoh, with the attributes of the god Amun, as the crown of a hawk, and Cleopatra figure dressed as the goddess Mout. There is also the son, Caesarion, who died at the age of fourteen, presumed murdered."

~Source: Journal of Leon (Translated from French to English with Google Translate)

'Antony and Cleopatra' in Pasadena, CA

A Noise Within (ANW) presents Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare running March 3-May 13, 2012 in Pasadena, CA.

CAST

ANTONY Geoff Elliott

CLEOPATRA Jeanie Hackett

DIRECTORS Julia Rodriguez-Elliott & Geoff Elliott

WHAT: Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare

WHERE: A Noise Within is located on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue at 3352 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA

PARKING: Free self-parking is located in the Sierra Madre Villa Metro parking structure, with entrances on northbound Sierra Madre Villa Avenue or North Halstead Street. 

WHEN: March 3, 2012 - May 13, 2012 (previews begin February 25, 2012).

TICKETS: Single tickets are $46 (Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees), $42 (Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees), $34 (previews), $27 (groups 10 or more for weekdays & Saturday matinees), $32 (groups 10 or more Saturday evenings & Sunday matinees), $16 (school groups 10 or more for weekdays & matinees), $20 (school groups 10 or more for Saturday evenings). "Pay What You Can" tickets for the Thursday, March 1 performance are sold at the box office the day of the performance for cash only on a first-come, first-served basis based on availability, with a limit of two per person.

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Being Cleopatra: Helen Flax

Helen Flax being Cleopatra in the Port Elizabeth Shakespearean Festival’s Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare. It will be performed at The Port Elizabeth Opera House in Port Elizabeth, South Africa February 14 to 18 at 7pm, with a 3pm matinee on February 19, 2012.

WHAT: Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare
WHEN: February 14 to 18 at 7pm, with a 3pm matinee on February 19, 2012
WHERE: Port Elizabeth Opera House on Whites Rd, Central Port Elizabeth 6001
TICKETS: Adults R50 & Students R25

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Cleopatra dance show opens in Los Angeles, CA

Photo Marissa Labog, left, and Zsolt Banki use a reception desk as a rowboat during Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre's rehearsal of "Cleopatra, CEO." (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

One year after Mubarek was overthrown, the legendary Egyptian leader Cleopatra will take over downtown Los Angeles. From Cesar the Stuntman to the Cirque du Soleil-inspired Cleopatra, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre will create magic in and around the former corporate space with the Los Angeles skyline as the backdrop.

Cleopatra, CEO promises to be an "over the top" feast of dance, music, and theatre, for the distinguished Cleopatra has returned to reign from Southern California! As athletic dancers create magic in and around the former corporate space, the audience will experience a dance performance unique to downtown.

Th show references everything from ancient Egypt to the 1980s TV show Dynasty. The narrative-driven work features 11 scenes, 13 dancers, a flautist and even an opera singer. The show works with the 1970s architectural interior by making it symbolize male executive wealth and power.

WHAT: Cleopatra, CEO a dance show by Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre
WHEN: February 9-25, 2012 at 8pm (except Thursday performances begin at 7pm)
WHERE: The 51st floor of the Paul Hastings Tower at 515 South Flower Street in Los Angeles, CA

TICKETS: General $40 & Students $10

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Cleopatra exhibit moves to Los Angeles, CA

The National Geographic exhibit, Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt, is moving to a new home. On May 23, 2012, the Cleopatra exhibit will be at California Science Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Ticket Prices:

Adult (Age 18-59): $19.75 (Member: $12.75)

Child (Age 4-12): $12.75 (Member $10.75)

Youth (Age 13-17): $16.75 (Member $11.75)

Student with ID: $16.75 (Member $11.75)

Senior (Age 60+): $16.75 (Member $11.75)

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Cleopatra Lecture in Muskego, WI

Photo: Smithsonian MuseumArchaeologist Carter Lupton 

Carter Lupton, archaeologist and ancient history curator of Milwaukee Public Museum will present the lecture Cleopatra: Her Life and Legend on February 4, 2012 at 1pm at the Muskego Public Library in Muskego, WI.

Carter Lupton is Vice President for Museum Programs for the Milwaukee Public Museum. An archaeologist with the museum since 1976, he was formerly head of History and Anthropology. Carter has participated in major excavations ranging from Cahokia Mounds, Illinois to Laugerie Haute, France. Much of his career has focused on the ancient Near East. In the late 1970s, he spent three excavation seasons at Tell Hadidi, Syria, site of a Bronze Age city on the Euphrates River. Since 1980, he has been connected with the American expedition at Hierakonpolis, Egypt, a major center of predynastic development. In addition to field excavation, Carter has been heavily involved in technical studies on Egyptian mummies, and he was project director for “Temples, Tells and Tombs”, a major Milwaukee exhibition on ancient Near Eastern and Classical civilizations. Carter has led numerous archaeological tours to both Central America and the Middle East over the past decade, including Smithsonian journeys to Greece, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Mexico.

WHAT: Carter Lupton gives the lecture Cleopatra: Her Life and Legend
WHEN: on February 4, 2012 at 1pm
WHERE: Muskego Public Library S73 W16663 Janesville Rd, Muskego, WI 53150

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Cleopatra Lecture at The Leeds Grand Theatre, UK

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A free talk event which accompanies Opera North's new production of Handel's baroque opera, Giulio Cesare in Egitto.

Lucy Hughes-Hallett, author of a seminal cultural history of Cleopatra, examines the myth-making surrounding the legendary ancient queen and the subject of 2000 years of erotic fantasy.

When: Wednesday January 25, 2012 5:45 – 6.30pm

Where: Howard Assembly Room at Opera North, The Leeds Grand Theatre 46 New Briggate

Leeds, LS1 6NU

Tickets: Free (must be booked in advance)

Box Office: 0844 848 2727

www.howardassemblyroom.co.uk

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Being Cleopatra: Sarah Tynan

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Soprano Sarah Tynan being Cleopatra in Opera North's Giulio Cesare in Egitto by Handel from January 14, 2012 - March 14, 2012

Performances:

The Grand Theatre, Leeds: January 14, 2012

Theatre Royal, Nottingham: February 23, 2012

The Lowry Salford, Quays: March 1, 2012

Theatre Royal, Newcastle: March 9, 2012

Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin: March 14, 2012

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$20.12 for the Cleopatra Exhibit in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is offering tickets to Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt at the special rate of $20.12 through the month of January. For every two tickets purchased, the $20.12 rate will also include free parking at MacArthur Square parking garage, located adjacent to MPM.

Adult admission to the exhibit is usually $27.50-$29.50

While this deal is only available through January, the exhibit ends on April 29.

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or call (414) 223-4676 

or go to the MPM ticket windows

Cleopatra Up For Auction

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756. ELIZABETH TAYLOR “CLEOPATRA” GOLD CEREMONIAL DRESS FROM CLEOPATRA. (TCF, 1963) Designed by Irene Sharaff and Renié for Elizabeth Taylor in the title role of Cleopatra. Worn under the extraordinary golden “wing and feathers” Vestment for her royal proces- sion into Rome for presentation to Caesar’s senate, atop a monumental sphinx, and again on her sarcophagus after she has killed herself. Western Costume Co. label inside inscribed “Elizabeth Taylor 1606-3”. Constructed entirely of sequined heavy gold lamé on silk, with some sequin loss, especially at shoulders. Intact and quite presentable overall. $12,000 – $15,000

758. CLEOPATRA’S BROTHER “PHARAOH PTOLEMY XIII” COSTUME FROM CLEOPATRA. (TCF, 1963) Designed by Vittorio Nino Novorese (who shared the Oscar for Best Costume Design) for Richard O’Sullivan “Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII” in Cleopatra. Worn during Caesar’s royal visit to Egypt when Ptolemy and his advisor attempt and fail to humiliate Caesar. Extraordinary detailed and authentic Royal Vestments con- structed of heavy wool with extensive gold-bullion and gold lamé with multi-colored wool inserts, topped by elaborate Nekhbet goddess chest appliqué and metallic two-headed Horus throat plate. Together with sand-colored wool robe which is one of two layers Ptolemy wears under the Vestment. Both articles bear “Casa D’Arte Firenze” labels with char- acter’s name inscribed, and both are in excellent condition, virtually as screen-worn. $1,500 – $2,000

757. EGYPTIAN GENERAL JOHN DOUCETTE “ACHILLAS” COSTUME FROM CLEOPATRA. (TCF,1963) Designed by Vittorio Nino Novorese for John Doucette, who portrays Egyptian General Achillas, head of Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII’s army in Cleopatra. Worn during Caesar’s royal visit to Egypt to order the end of discord between Ptolemy and his sister Cleopatra. Constructed authentically by “Casa D’Arte Firenze” of heavy leather with numerous pressed, cast, and stamped metallic ornaments and medallions. Label inside is inscribed for re-purposing of “Ammiraglio Egiziano” as is the black and gold thread under-tunic which is from the same re- purposed screen-use. Excellent condition overall, with only a few of the smallest ornaments missing. $1,500 – $2,000

748. WARDROBE AND SET STILLS FROM CLEOPATRA. (TCF, 1963) Collection of 15 wardrobe and set stills including 15 gelatin silver glossy 8 x 10 in. prints taken on location and showing Elizabeth Taylor as “Cleopatra” in wig, and Kenneth Haigh “Brutus” dead body brought before Richard Burton “Marc Antony.” The massed troops are shown as are select soldiers for detailed shots of armor and dress. Includes one color photograph of a costume design sketch for a market scene. Very good; exhibiting slight handling wear. $300 – $500

777. COLLECTION OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR CLEOPATRA HAIR DRESSING DEPARTMENT PHOTOGRAPHS FROM CLEOPATRA. Collection of 23 glossy black and white borderless 8 1⁄4 in. x 10 1⁄2 in. continuity photographs of Elizabeth Taylor in various hair shots for wigs on the set of Cleopatra. Taylor is featured in various scenes from her Alexandria apartment, the mausoleum, the tombs, her villa, and others. Includes 3 candid on-set Polaroids. Includes Cleopatra film program signed in red ink at the lower front cover by John Chambers. $600 – $800

173. ELIZABETH TAYLOR COLOR TRANSPARENCIES AND NEGATIVES FROM CLEOPATRA AND THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. Twelve (12) 35mm to 8 x 10 in. color transparencies and negatives of Elizabeth Taylor from Cleopatra (1963), The Taming of the Shrew (1967) as well as candid shots. Very fine. $400 – $600

754. HOWARD TERPNING ORIGINAL FINAL-DRAFT ONE-SHEET POSTER ARTWORK FOR CLEOPATRA. (TCF, 1963) In late 1962 20th Century-Fox Studios commissioned well known studio artist HowardTerpning to create the promo- tional artwork for the upcoming epic Cleopatra, perhaps the most-hyped Hollywood film since 1939’s Gone With the Wind. This is the master painting for the standard “one-sheet” poster exhibited in virtually all the movie theaters featuring the film. Accomplished in acrylic on illustration board and measuring approx. 27 1⁄2 in. x 31 1⁄2 in., the painting depicts Elizabeth Taylor, the last great female star of the 20th Century, in all her regal glory as she sits upon a solid gold throne of Nubian cats holding the crook & flail of Osiris—the Pharaoh’s symbols of royalty, majesty and dominion over ancient Egypt. Flanking her on either side are Richard Burton as Marc Antony and Rex Harrison as Julius Caesar. This magnificent “Royal Portrait” depicts all three of these great Hollywood stars costumed in the regal state attire of their film characters. 20th Century Fox Studio’s Cleopatra was at the time of release the most expensive motion picture ever made and Elizabeth Taylor Hollywood’s highest paid star. Production costs on the production pushed the studio to the edge of bankruptcy and forced it to sell off much of its coveted back lot later to become Century City. Artist Howard Terpning went on to become one of the most famous painters of the American Southwest and is one of only 33 members inducted into the Cowboy Artists of America. His paintings of the Plains Indians have sold for over $1.5 million dollars and are held in museums and well known private col- lections in America and overseas. In May, 2011 Profiles in History sold the Howard Terpning Cleopatra “half-sheet”poster art for $126,500.00. A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the most important and iconic motion picture paintings of all time. Elizabeth Taylor’s beauty is captured at the zenith of her storied career. The lot is accompanied with a framed vintage Cleopatra one-sheet poster and film program depicting the art. In excellent condition; framed. $60,000 – $80,000

752. ORIGINAL CONCEPT PRODUCTION ARTWORK OF CLEOPATRA’S ALEXANDRIA APARTMENT FROM CLEOPATRA. (TCF, 1963) Large-scale original concept painting accomplished in pencil, ink, gouache and tempera on a 20 in. x 40 in. leaf of illustration paper affixed to a 30 in. x 40 in. illustration board, featuring Elizabeth Taylor as “Cleopatra” in her Alexandria apartment with numerous attendants. Twentieth Century-Fox production label at the lower right corner. Exhibits toning and slight soiling in the margins and corner wear. Acquired from the Twentieth Century-Fox sale in 1971 with the pencil notation “SK 577” on the verso and Sotheby, Parke-Bernet sticker at the lower right corner. $2,000 – $3,000

753. ORIGINAL CONCEPT PRODUCTION ARTWORK OF MARC ANTONY’S TARSUS QUARTERS FROM CLEOPATRA. (TCF, 1963) Large-scale original concept painting accomplished in pencil, ink, gouache and tempera on a 29 in. x 40 in. illustration board, featuring Richard Burton as “Marc Antony” lounging in his richly appointed Tarsus quarters. Twentieth Century-Fox production label at the lower right corner. Exhibits toning and slight soiling in the margins and corner wear. Acquired from the Twentieth Century-Fox sale in 1971 with the pencil notation “SK 579” and Sotheby, Parke-Bernet sticker on the verso. $2,000 – $3,000

750. EGYPTIAN SERVANT-MEN MONUMENTAL WALL RELIEF FROM CLEOPATRA. (TCF, 1963) Constructed of fiberglass over a wooden frame and painted to crème to resemble sandstone. Visible in the courtyard of Cleopatra’s palace, the wall relief features ten servant-men attendants of Cleopatra gesturing and bowing. Measures 56 in. x 66 1⁄2 in. with a wire on the back for hanging and display. Special shipping arrangements will apply. $1,500 – $2,500

775. ELIZABETH TAYLOR MASTER SOLID PLASTER LIFECAST BY JOHN CHAMBERS AND 6 PHOTOS BY RODDY MCDOWALL OF THE PROCE- DURE. This Cleopatra-era lifecast was created by make-up masters John Chambers on August 8, 1962 for The List of Adrian Messenger (Universal, 1963). A relatively modern-day mystery, it featured a number of promi- nent Hollywood actors who were heavily disguised in make-up with their identities revealed at the end of the film. Elizabeth Taylor was offered a disguised role but turned it down because the make-up would be too uncomfortable. This plaster lifecast was done for this make-up test in Gstaad, Switzerland. The lifecast is signed and dated by Chambers on the verso. Accompanied by (6) 8 in. x 10 in. photographs by Roddy McDowall showing Chambers and Taylor during the procedure. Photos mounted to illustration board with handwritten notations. $1,000 – $1,500

ELIZABETH TAYLOR’S LAVISH STUDIO—CUSTOMIZED DRESSING ROOM TRAILER FOR CLEOPATRA. (TCF, 1963) It is widely known that Twentieth Century Fox’s 1963 epic Cleopatra was both a troubled and devastatingly expensive production. The film is infamous for nearly bankrupting the studio with its budget swelling to $44 million (equivalent to $320 million in 2010 dollars). Star Elizabeth Taylor was awarded a record-setting contract of $1 million that rose to $7 million due to the delays of the production (equivalent to over $47 million today). The studio was in particular trouble when Taylor became very ill during the early filming and was rushed to the hospital where a life-saving tracheotomy had to be performed. The production was moved to Rome after six months as the English weather proved detrimental to her recovery, as well as being responsible for the constant deterioration of the costly sets required for the production. During the filming Elizabeth met Richard Burton and the two began a very public affair which made the headlines worldwide. To help Taylor remain focused and stay in character,Twentieth Century Fox spent a rumored $75,000 (in 1960s dollars!) to build a heavily customized 36-foot dressing room/trailer for the star, staying true to the theme of the Egyptian/Roman epic. The Aljo trailer is decorated with opulence, through the talent and expertise of the studio set construction crew. It features rose colored carpeting, hand-painted ceilings, hand-painted murals in the bedroom, detailed crown moldings, custom makeup dresser and vanity, half columns mounted on the walls and other columned furniture and decorative pieces. Silky curtains hang from a semicircular runner to separate the bedroom from the rest of the living area. This special hideaway was designed to make the star feel like the Queen of Egypt.

The provenance of this fabled trailer is fascinating. Millionaire financier and developer of the Watergate complex in Washington, DC, Nicolas Salgo, helped arrange financial backing for the film for the studio. Once the film wrapped, Salgo negotiated with Fox to keep Elizabeth Taylor’s dressing room trailer and had it parked at his ZX Ranch in Oregon from the 1960s through 1980. Friends visiting the ranch, the largest in Oregon, would request to stay in the Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton love nest—Hollywood’s version of the Lincoln Bedroom . Once Salgo sold the ranch, he transferred ownership to his neighbor from the adjacent ranch (the current owner and consignor) who owned The Lakeview Fantastic Museum where it became part of the museum exhibit. The trailer now resides as a guest house of his personal residence in Lake Tahoe, California.

The furniture, fixtures and curtains are all original. The other pieces currently decorating the dressing room, such as chairs, hand mirror, tel- ephones, magazines, photographs, etc. are placed as a museum-like tribute to Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Cleopatra. The original round bed was removed over 40 years ago and replaced with a queen-sized bed. Some areas on the walls exhibit minor moisture damage which can be easily restored; otherwise, in very good condition with original curtains and main fixtures intact. Due to the size of the trailer, special transportation considerations must be arranged by the winning bidder. A wonderful and intimate Elizabeth Taylor piece, epitomizing the epic extravagance of Cleopatra—the last of the old guard Hollywood films. $50,000 – $75,000

All these items will be auctioned off as part of the Icons of Hollywood Auction December 15 - 16, 2011 at The Paley Center For Media 465 North Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, CA

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