The Elizabeth Taylor collection

Exquisite jewels, couture gowns and artwork owned by actress Elizabeth Taylor on display for auction.

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Clothing, jewelry and artwork owned by actress Elizabeth Taylor comprise "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor," on display at Christie’s auction house in New York. The items will be auctioned live and online from Dec. 13 to 17.

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A dress owned by Elizabeth Taylor, part of nearly 400 garments that comprise the collection.

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The largest room in the exhibit is dedicated to Taylor’s clothing, which spanned 50 years of trends and was made by some of the most notable designers in history.

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The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond, a gift from Richard Burton, will be auctioned along with the rest of the collection. The diamond is 33.19 carats and potentially flawless. It is estimated to cost between $2.5 million and $3.5 million.

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Taylor’s love for caftan-styled gowns is obvious in the collection.

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Andy Warhol’s portrait of Elizabeth Taylor is one of several pieces of artwork in the collection, including a Van Gogh valued between $8 million and $12 million.

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One of three Academy Awards won by Taylor, including best actress in a leading role for “BUtterfield 8,” best actress in a leading role for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

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The antique diamond tiara, circa 1880, was given to Taylor as a gift from director Mike Todd in 1957 after his film, “Around the World in 80 Days,” won the Oscar for best picture. Its estimated cost is between $60,000 and $80,000.

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Like the display case organized by Christie’s, Taylor kept her jewelry meticulously neat, and was rumored to keep many pieces in their original boxes.

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Books and images from her acting career frame the gallery.

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Taylor’s numerous dresses show her genuine interest in fashion.

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Costumes from Taylor’s various roles are being auctioned as well.

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A white feather evening cape by Chris Levin is on display as part of Taylor’s collection.

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A pair of shoes is on display in the Taylor collection, one of several made by esteemed designers.

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Dresses owned by Elizabeth Taylor on display in "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor."

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La Peregrina, a 16th-century pear-shaped pearl, diamond and ruby necklace, is one of the most precious items of the Elizabeth Taylor collection. Along with Cartier, Taylor helped design the necklace, which is estimated to be worth between $2 million and $3 million.

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A display of Taylor’s jewelry shows her love for color in accessories.

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Three Versace beaded evening bolero jackets, "Queen Elizabeth," "The Face," and "Greek Faces," owned by Taylor are estimated to be worth between $10,000 and $20,000 each.

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The sunflower yellow chiffon wedding dress Taylor wore for her first marriage to Richard Burton is on display in front of a picture from their first wedding in 1964.

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The red dress, left, was the last commissioned by Taylor from John Galliano.

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Louis Vuitton trunk sets owned by Taylor are part of the collection.

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Caftans worn by Elizabeth Taylor during her Cleopatra period are a prominent part of the collection.

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