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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Donald Trump's Epstein birthday sketch denial exposed as trail of art resurfaces
Artwork made and signed by Donald Trump, some of which was auctioned for thousands of pounds, has resurfaced - rubbishing his own denials of never drawing anything Donald Trump's denial that he ever drew after being accused of sending a lewd sketch of a naked woman to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been rubbished - by himself. A trail of artwork made and signed by the President - some auctioned for tens of thousands of pounds - has now resurfaced, undermining his own defence. Reports in the US claim Trump added a sexually suggestive letter and sketch to a leather-bound birthday album compiled for Epstein's 50th birthday by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003. The president emphatically denied involvement. 'I never wrote a picture in my life,' he said in a statement. The report alleges Trump's contribution included a typewritten letter to Prince Andrew's pal Epstein framed by a sketch of a naked woman drawn in black marker. The president's signature is said to appear below the waist of the figure, mimicking pubic hair. The letter reportedly ends with: 'Happy Birthday - and may every day be another wonderful secret.' Trump has taken to his Truth Social platform to reinforce his denial, posting: 'These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures.' However, the Mirror quickly found examples of sketches Trump has drawn and signed in the past, many of which were auctioned, including at Sotheby's and Julien's for charitable causes. In his 2008 book Trump Never Give Up: How I Turned My Biggest Challenges into Success, he also wrote candidly about his art. 'It takes me a few minutes to draw something, in my case, it's usually a building or a cityscape of skyscrapers,' he said. 'Art may not be my strong point, but the end result is help for people who need it.' A copy of the book includes one of Trump's own sketches. In January this year, Sotheby's sold a Trump drawing, penned with his signature gold marker, for £11,530. The sketch was described as 'reminiscent of the Riverside South development project in Manhattan'. Though dated '2004' by Trump, Sotheby's states the drawing was initially created in 2003 - the same year as the alleged Epstein birthday letter. The artwork was produced for a celebrity auction called 'Doodle for Hunger'. In 2017, another of Trump's New York City skyline drawings fetched £22,400 at auction. Originally created in 2005 for a fundraiser. It had been widely publicised as part of Trump's philanthropic artwork. That same year, a second skyline sketch sold for £15,350. Julien's Auctions, which handled several sales of Trump's drawings, also sold a 2006 sketch titled George Washington Bridge for £3,430. It was described as 'an original ink illustration on paper' and 'signed in black ink by Donald Trump lower centre.' The drawing at the centre of the Wall Street Journal exposé is said to have also been created using black marker, matching Trump's preferred method in multiple known examples. In yet another instance, a black marker sketch of the Empire State Building, drawn by him at Mar-a-Lago in Florida for a charity event, was sold for £12,310 by Julien's Auctions in Los Angeles in 2017. According to The New York Times, the sketch had initially sold for under £80, before appreciating dramatically in value. Julien's listing described it as 'a hand-drawn sketch of the Empire State Building executed in black marker by Donald J. Trump and signed by Trump.' Despite this extensive paper trail, Trump continued to deny any connection to the Epstein letter, insisting: 'This is not me. This is a fake thing. It's a fake Wall Street Journal story.' The White House was approached for clarification following the online circulation of these numerous Trump-drawn artworks. In response, officials referred back to Trump's Truth Social post.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Over 300 Pieces of Princess Diana's Dresses, Handbags, and More Are Heading to Auction
There have been many Princess Diana-related auctions held over the years—Lady Di herself auctioned off than 79 of her dresses at Christie's in 1997, in fact—but the sale taking place at Julien's Auction later this month may be the biggest yet. The auction house claims the event will include the largest collection of the late royal's fashion to ever go under the hammer. Taking place at the Peninsula Beverly Hills on June 26, Princess Diana's Style & A Royal Collection will spotlight more than 300 extraordinary items of royal provenance. Included in the lots are some of the most memorable dresses, suits, and accessories ever worn by the Princess of Wales—many of which have never before appeared at auction, according to Julien's. More from Robb Report From Pappy Van Winkle to Macallan: An Epic Single-Owner Whiskey Collection Is Heading to Auction Art Dealer Barbara Gladstone's Elegant Manhattan Row House Lists for $12 Million Airstream's Newest Luxury Trailer Feels Like a Frank Lloyd Wright Home Inside Diana became a style icon soon after being thrust into the spotlight in the 1980s due to her high-profile relationship with Prince Charles. Her fashion evolved from modest and traditional to elegant and bold as she navigated her life in the public eye. She worked with many different designers, as illustrated by the diverse pieces on offer at Julien's. One of the auction highlights is a silk floral day dress designed by Belville Sassoon (pictured top). Expected to fetch between $100,000 and $200,000, the frock was a staple in Diana's wardrobe and was donned for many official visits and public appearances. It was actually dubbed the Caring Dress, as the princess often wore it to see patients in hospitals, according to designer David Sassoon. Another standout is a custom cream evening gown that Catherine Walker designed for Diana for her 1986 royal tour of Saudi Arabia. The elegant gown, which is expected to hammer down for between $200,000 and $300,000, features a high neckline and long Guinevere-style point sleeves to accommodate local dressing customs. At the other, more daring end of the spectrum is a two-piece Bruce Oldfield set that Lady Di wore to Royal Ascot in 1987. Oldfield began designing for the princess in the mid-1980s with more daring fashions, leading the press to dub her 'Dynasty-Di.' This silk ensemble carries a pre-sale estimate of $100,000 to $200,000. Accessories will abound at the auction, too. Highlights include Lady Di's stylish John Boyd hat (estimate: $20,000 to $40,000) and her coveted Lady Dior lambskin handbag (estimate: $20,000 to $30,000). That is just a taste of 300 rarities on offer. 'Princess Diana's legacy lives on not only through her humanitarian work but also in the timeless elegance of her style, which continues to inspire the world,' Martin Nolan, cofounder and executive director of Julien's Auctions, said in a statement. 'This unprecedented collection offers collectors and admirers a rare opportunity to own a piece of royal history and pay tribute to one of the most beloved figures of our time.' In keeping with Diana's philanthropic spirit, a portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Muscular Dystrophy UK. Bidding and registration are now open online. The live auction will take place in the Peninsula's Verandah Ballroom, with guests served Champagne and the hotel's signature afternoon tea, naturally. Click to see photos of the key auction lots. Best of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Six of the Most Unusual Items from the Marilyn Monroe Auction
Six of the Most Unusual Items from the Marilyn Monroe Auction originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Poor Marilyn Monroe. Born into poverty in Boyle Heights, mom sent to the asylum, divorced three times and dead at 36. But in those few short decades, she became an immortal part of the Hollywood legend and her blonde bombshell images still defines a sex symbol to millions. This week would have been the star's birthday and Julien's Auctions of Gardena is marking the occasion with "Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!," an auction of over 100 artifacts, tchotchkes and historical documents related to the most famous actress of all time running through June 12. 'At Julien's we sort of have a corner on the market for Marilyn,' says Margaret Barrett, Appraiser of Entertainment Memorabilia at Julien's, 'Our founder Darren Julien had a good relationship for many years with Lee and Anna Strasberg who inherited Marilyn's estate.'Barrett is partial to the personally signed checks. 'You know where she was that day and what she was thinking at the moment. We know she was at Pickwick books on July 3, 1951 and she bought twelve dollar's worth of stuff.'These online-only auctions feature only about 20% of the items of the more traditional in-person sales and the prices start low, often under a hundred bucks. 'The reason I started 5 or 6 years ago was so that young collectors or those without lots of extra money can get something,' Barrett says. 'It's worked like a charm. I say great! Keep coming back.' Lot #41950s Hair CurlerCurrent bid at post time: $150'The curlers came from the Monroe estate sold Julien's sold 20 years ago,' Barrett says. 'It was a whole set and the owner's been selling them off one by one. Lots of buyers want one little piece of Marilyn. I'm sure the original buyer plucked off the hair 20 years ago.' Lot #121961 Telephone Messages from The Beverly Hills HotelCurrent bid at post time: $300 Three missed calls from 1961 at Marilyn's preferred hotel Lot #61962 Invoice from Arthur P. Jacobs Company, Inc. Current bid at post time: $50 This $7.82 bill for Western Union telegrams came from the Strasberg collection and includes reference to 'M. Monroe's picture with P. Sellers' Peter "Pink Panther" Sellers? What would that have been like? Lot #171960 Receipts from Jurgensen'sCurrent bid at post time: $150 Thirteen sales slips from the upscale grocery store in Beverly Hills including her orders for cheese, 7-Up and caviar. Lot #741954 "Monroe Scent" Vintage Merchandise DisplayCurrent bid at post time: $50 Possibly unlicensed air fresheners in rose, jasmin and lilac marketed with the star's image. Nine brittle 70-year-old samples remain intact. Lot #941950s Blank CheckCurrent bid: $200 While most checks tell the story of when and where the star spent money, here is a rare unused and unsigned specimen from City National Bank in Beverly Hills that once lived in her handbag. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.


Irish Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Princess Diana's wardrobe set to go on display in Ireland before auctioned off
Princess Diana's largest fashion collection will be on display at The Museum of Style Icons before it's set to be auctioned off. LA based Julien's Auction will bring the Princess of Wales largest collection to be displayed for its only public exhibition in Europe in Newbridge, Co Kildare before heading to The Peninsula Beverly Hills for a live and online auction by Julien's on Thursday, June 26 at 10am. The exhibition opens June 7 and will run through June 17. Princess Diana's Style & A Royal Collection will offer over 200 extraordinary pieces, many of which have never before been available to the public including Diana's most celebrated and iconic gowns, suits, shoes, handbags and accessories seen in photographs. Fans can also view rare and regal pieces from British royal history, including couture garments from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and historic items belonging to Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother, and royal treasures dating as far back as the 19th century. Last year, Julien's Auctions sold a ballet-length Jacques Azagury gown worn by the princess in Florence, Italy on April 23 1985. It fetched an astonishing $1,148,080, a new record for a Diana garment.


The Advertiser
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
David Lynch's director's chair among items up for sale
David Lynch's director's chair is among 450 items from his collection being sold at auction. The late US filmmaker died aged 78 in January, and now hundreds of his pieces are being offered next month including props, fine art, paint supplies and film memorabilia. Lynch's director's chair, which has his name emblazoned on the back in gold lettering, is in the auction for an estimated price of between $US5000-$US7000. Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment for Julien's Auctions, said in a statement: "Julien's and TCM are honoured to represent and offer to the public for the first time this incredible collection of one of the greatest and most revered filmmakers of all time, David Lynch. "These historical and cherished pieces reflecting David Lynch's singular artistic vision, as well as his passions and pursuits ranging from his director's chair, espresso machine to his guitar, record collections and Twin Peaks-style decor, come directly from the home of the visionary artist whose enigmatic films stirred our most imaginative and collective surreal dreams." The David Lynch Collection Live auction is set for June 18. On June 19 and 20, more Lynch items will be included alongside memorabilia from O Brother, Where Art Thou, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and other movies in the separate Hollywood Legends auction. In the Lynch collection, personal items will be available included fine art, musical instruments, props, home decor and furniture, tools from his workshop at home, and more. His La Marzocoo GS/3 home espresso machine is listed for $US2000-$US3000, while a Block Lodge style red curtain and black and white zig-zag run is listed for $1-2,000. In the Hollywood Legends sale, fans can get their hands on a Twin Peaks hand-drawn original concept map of the titular town, which was created and signed by Lynch, which is estimated at $US40,000 to $US60,000. Lynch died from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. David Lynch's director's chair is among 450 items from his collection being sold at auction. The late US filmmaker died aged 78 in January, and now hundreds of his pieces are being offered next month including props, fine art, paint supplies and film memorabilia. Lynch's director's chair, which has his name emblazoned on the back in gold lettering, is in the auction for an estimated price of between $US5000-$US7000. Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment for Julien's Auctions, said in a statement: "Julien's and TCM are honoured to represent and offer to the public for the first time this incredible collection of one of the greatest and most revered filmmakers of all time, David Lynch. "These historical and cherished pieces reflecting David Lynch's singular artistic vision, as well as his passions and pursuits ranging from his director's chair, espresso machine to his guitar, record collections and Twin Peaks-style decor, come directly from the home of the visionary artist whose enigmatic films stirred our most imaginative and collective surreal dreams." The David Lynch Collection Live auction is set for June 18. On June 19 and 20, more Lynch items will be included alongside memorabilia from O Brother, Where Art Thou, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and other movies in the separate Hollywood Legends auction. In the Lynch collection, personal items will be available included fine art, musical instruments, props, home decor and furniture, tools from his workshop at home, and more. His La Marzocoo GS/3 home espresso machine is listed for $US2000-$US3000, while a Block Lodge style red curtain and black and white zig-zag run is listed for $1-2,000. In the Hollywood Legends sale, fans can get their hands on a Twin Peaks hand-drawn original concept map of the titular town, which was created and signed by Lynch, which is estimated at $US40,000 to $US60,000. Lynch died from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. David Lynch's director's chair is among 450 items from his collection being sold at auction. The late US filmmaker died aged 78 in January, and now hundreds of his pieces are being offered next month including props, fine art, paint supplies and film memorabilia. Lynch's director's chair, which has his name emblazoned on the back in gold lettering, is in the auction for an estimated price of between $US5000-$US7000. Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment for Julien's Auctions, said in a statement: "Julien's and TCM are honoured to represent and offer to the public for the first time this incredible collection of one of the greatest and most revered filmmakers of all time, David Lynch. "These historical and cherished pieces reflecting David Lynch's singular artistic vision, as well as his passions and pursuits ranging from his director's chair, espresso machine to his guitar, record collections and Twin Peaks-style decor, come directly from the home of the visionary artist whose enigmatic films stirred our most imaginative and collective surreal dreams." The David Lynch Collection Live auction is set for June 18. On June 19 and 20, more Lynch items will be included alongside memorabilia from O Brother, Where Art Thou, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and other movies in the separate Hollywood Legends auction. In the Lynch collection, personal items will be available included fine art, musical instruments, props, home decor and furniture, tools from his workshop at home, and more. His La Marzocoo GS/3 home espresso machine is listed for $US2000-$US3000, while a Block Lodge style red curtain and black and white zig-zag run is listed for $1-2,000. In the Hollywood Legends sale, fans can get their hands on a Twin Peaks hand-drawn original concept map of the titular town, which was created and signed by Lynch, which is estimated at $US40,000 to $US60,000. Lynch died from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. David Lynch's director's chair is among 450 items from his collection being sold at auction. The late US filmmaker died aged 78 in January, and now hundreds of his pieces are being offered next month including props, fine art, paint supplies and film memorabilia. Lynch's director's chair, which has his name emblazoned on the back in gold lettering, is in the auction for an estimated price of between $US5000-$US7000. Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment for Julien's Auctions, said in a statement: "Julien's and TCM are honoured to represent and offer to the public for the first time this incredible collection of one of the greatest and most revered filmmakers of all time, David Lynch. "These historical and cherished pieces reflecting David Lynch's singular artistic vision, as well as his passions and pursuits ranging from his director's chair, espresso machine to his guitar, record collections and Twin Peaks-style decor, come directly from the home of the visionary artist whose enigmatic films stirred our most imaginative and collective surreal dreams." The David Lynch Collection Live auction is set for June 18. On June 19 and 20, more Lynch items will be included alongside memorabilia from O Brother, Where Art Thou, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and other movies in the separate Hollywood Legends auction. In the Lynch collection, personal items will be available included fine art, musical instruments, props, home decor and furniture, tools from his workshop at home, and more. His La Marzocoo GS/3 home espresso machine is listed for $US2000-$US3000, while a Block Lodge style red curtain and black and white zig-zag run is listed for $1-2,000. In the Hollywood Legends sale, fans can get their hands on a Twin Peaks hand-drawn original concept map of the titular town, which was created and signed by Lynch, which is estimated at $US40,000 to $US60,000. Lynch died from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.