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Lena Horne's NYC Apartment Artifacts Sold

By Allison Monyei on Feb 23rd 2011 1:50PM

Lena Horne was known for her elegance as much as for her sultry voice.

On Wednesday, 200 items that once filled her Manhattan apartment were sold by her estate at Doyle New York auction house, objects that epitomized her sophisticated taste: French-style furnishing, elegant costumes, jewelry and fine art.

Many admirers of the singer and actress may find that owning a piece of the legendary star's belongings may not be out of reach.

A sequined cardigan evening coat is estimated to sell for as little as $100-$200, while a small Louis Vuitton trunk with stickers inscribed "Lena Horne Hayton" was being offered with a pre-sale price of $500-$700. And a soft leather vanity case inscribed "LH" was estimated at $200-$400.

Horne, who was also a dancer and civil rights activist, died last May at the age of 92. She appeared on screen, stage, on records and in nightclubs and concert halls. Her signature song was "Stormy Weather" but her vocal range extended from blues and jazz and to such Rodgers and Hart classics as "The Lady Is a Tramp" and "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered."

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By: Leelee on 2/25/2011 5:50PM

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Miss Horne paived the way for many African American performers of today.How disrespectful many of the earlier comments were. We will never know the struggles that she and many others endured so that Blacks could show that they could portray more than servants on screen.Like I always say ignorant people who have nothing nice to say should not say anything at all.

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By: pgarage on 3/10/2011 9:40PM

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First and foremost, Ms. Horne was a pioneer and crusader who fought against inequality and injustice of Blacks folks. In a time in which she could've profited heavily in Hollywood, she chose to leave because of the lack of progressive roles offer by MGM. She was a CLASS ACT!
Estate Sales are common, and a lot of wealthy/ famous people auction items. Take a trip to the Sotheby's and Christie's websites. I highly doubt that all of Ms. Horne's items were auction. The Horne's/Lumet's are far from being pressed for cash.

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