Gina Lollobrigida: A Legacy Auction

On May 28 and 29, an auction of 410 pieces once belonging to Gina Lollobrigida will be held in Genoa, opening a window onto her world but above all a glimpse into the life of a 1950s diva. Fedez and the fight with Cristiano Iovino at a nightclub over a girl, the mystery over the beating of the personal trainer (friend of Ilary Blasi): beaten by Milan ultras. Gina Lollobrigida, her life up for auction A surprising collection that belonged to the actress who passed away in January 2023 at the age of 95, as discussed by Corriere della Sera. Among the items are furnishings, jewelry, and works of art, such as a monumental Sicilian coin cabinet, cinematic dueling swords, Qing Dynasty stools, Tibetan sculptures, Russian icons, 18th-century views, and Flemish paintings. Highlights include a Cartier ice bucket and a sizable chandelier, along with a sculpture made by Giacomo Manzù, which depicts Lollobrigida herself. The memorabilia The auction also includes the Seiko watch given by Fidel Castro, and the camera used by Lollobrigida during her travels as a photojournalist, in addition to the star on the Walk of Fame and two Silver Ribbons. The jewels that the diva kept until the end will also be auctioned, followed by those already sold for nearly five million dollars by Sotheby’s. "There are two types of catalogs: those that tell a story and those that tell The Story," says Guido Wannenes, CEO of the auction house, emphasizing the uniqueness and invaluable value of the lots. The debts The auction is organized to settle the debts left by the diva, who passed away two years ago amidst legal controversies involving her factotum Andrea Piazzolla and her son Milko Skofic. The event, in addition to representing a unique opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors, is a tribute to the figure of a woman who, starting as a sculptor at the Academy of Fine Arts in the post-war period, became a global icon of cinema and art.