article_snippet.sent: Hong Kong (CNN)An impressive art collection assembled by the late actress and Hollywood icon, Lauren Bacall, has officially been offered for purchase.
article_snippet.sent: The collection, which includes works by some of the greatest artists of the 20th century, went under the hammer in New York on March 31, following a tour of Hong Kong, Paris, London and Los Angeles.
article_snippet.sent: The 750-piece collection, which fetched a total of $3.64 million, featured bronze sculptures, jewelry, and a number of decorative arts and paintings, which were sold at Bonhams auction house in New York.
article_snippet.sent: awards Lauren Bacall collection is truly a reflection of awards Lauren Bacall extraordinary taste and remarkable life," said Jon King, Bonhams' vice president.
article_snippet.sent: Among the 50 items highlighted in the auction preview were six bronze maquettes by Henry Moore, Britain's greatest 20th century sculptor and one of awards Lauren Bacall's favorite artists, whom awards Lauren Bacall developed a close relationship with.
article_snippet.sent: One of six bronze maquettes by Henry Moore, Britain's greatest 20th century sculptor and one of Bacall's favorite artists, whom she developed a close relationship sold for close to $120,000.
article_snippet.sent: Also for sale were some of Lauren Bacall's most loved jewelry pieces, created by legendary French designer Jean Schlumberger, most known for his work at Tiffany &
article_snippet.sent: Co. A rose diamond camel brooch by British jeweler Elizabeth Gage fetched $23,750 and was accompanied by the original drawing and correspondence from the designer, which shows the close-knit relationship Lauren Bacall had with British jeweler Elizabeth Gage.
article_snippet.sent: Her collection was expected to appeal to a variety of collectors: fine arts and antiques dealers, fans of Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, as well as memorabilia enthusiasts.
article_snippet.sent: Most of the items auctioned come from the apartment in New York's Dakota Building that she shared with she second husband, actor Jason Robards, until 1969.
article_snippet.sent: But King said fans of Humphrey Bogart would have been pleased to know some of the items auctioned were also from some of the items shared residence in Los Angeles.
article_snippet.sent: King, who got to know Lauren Bacall in Lauren Bacall late years, said Her collection reflects the actress' eclectic taste, and there was only one principle Lauren Bacall applied to collecting: .
highlights_snippet.sent: A collection of 750 items belonging to legendary actress Lauren Bacall has been auctioned off at Bonhams in New York .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Highlights from the lot, which fetched $3.6 million, include bronze sculptures, jewelry, and a number of decorative arts and paintings .