From the Estate of Rita Moreno

  • Estate Spotlight
  • Modern + Contemporary

Clars will be offering select items from the personal collection of EGOT winning actress, the legendary Rita Moreno, at our Summer Modern + Contemporary Art + Design Auction.


Rita Moreno, Robe and dress, 1990s, West End London Production of Sunset Blvd.
Rita Moreno, Robe and dress, 1990s, West End London Production of Sunset Blvd.
Sold: $4,095
Rita Moreno purple and green mini dress with fringed shoulders, label for Elizabeth Courtney Costumes, Hollywood.
Rita Moreno, purple and green mini dress with fringed shoulders, label for Elizabeth Courtney Costumes, Hollywood.
Sold: $2,268

Rita’s remarkable career ranges from music, film, and dance. Maybe best known for her Academy-Award winning performance as Anita in the 1962 motion picture, West Side Story, she also worked in both television and the stage later in her career. Items to be offered on June 15th include fine art, stage worn dresses by designers including Bob Mackie, scripts, and awards.


Rita Moreno, mini dress with pink and purple fringe, likely worn at the 1988 Ice Capades T.V. Special.
Rita Moreno, mini dress with pink and purple fringe, likely worn at the 1988 Ice Capades T.V. Special.
Sold: $756
Rita Moreno, Signed Jacket.
Rita Moreno, Signed Jacket.
Sold:$4,095
Scripts signed by Rita Moreno.
Scripts signed by Rita Moreno.
Sold: $283.50

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