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Barbara Taylor Bradford Estate Auction Details Announced

Over 200 items from the late novelist's estate, including personal memorabilia and rare collectibles, will be auctioned in New York on May 7, 2025, following a public exhibition on May 3.

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The collection offers a glimpse into Barbara Taylor Bradford’s life of Manhattan opulence

Overview

  • The estate auction, organized by Doyle Auctioneers, will feature over 200 items reflecting Barbara Taylor Bradford's life, career, and legacy.
  • Highlights include her IBM Wheelwriter typewriter, antique writing desks, and rare first editions of her novels, including 'A Woman of Substance.'
  • Personal items such as jewelry, including a Verdura swan brooch gifted by her late husband, and portraits of her beloved bichon frisés are also up for sale.
  • The Barbara Taylor Bradford Trust, which manages her estate, curated the collection to celebrate her literary and personal achievements.
  • The items are currently touring Doyle’s Palm Beach and Beverly Hills galleries, with a public exhibition scheduled in New York on May 3 before the live auction on May 7, which will also allow online and telephone bidding.