Description
This is a magnificent Judith Lieber Necklace belonging to the legendary Carol Channing.
The dramatic style and monumental size of the necklace are exemplary of Ms. Channing's larger than life style. The necklace is guaranteed to be from the estate of Carol Channing and was obtained directly from her estate auction and has the original auction tag.
The necklace has all of the glamour and glitz and exuberance that we associate with Ms. Channing. It is just a treasured piece of history from a theater and Hollywood legend. The necklace comes with the auction tag guaranteeing it to be from the estate of Ms. Channing.
The necklace chain portion is 20 inches long. It is adjustable by placing the clasp where you wish on the chain. The drop portion is 11 inches long. There is one glass cabochon missing and two areas where the gilt has worn a bit on either side of the missing cabochon. Yes, Ms. Channing wore this necklace often!
Here is your opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood History - from one of the 20th Century's most iconic stars - And Carol Channing and Judith Lieber - what a combination!
We also have jewels from the estates of Opera Legend Jessye Norman, Hollywood Legend Lauren Bacall, Hollywood Writers Jackie Collins and Barbara Taylor Bradford, Hollywood Legend Ginger Rogers, and Legendary actress Sylvia Miles - Academy Award nominee for Midnight Cowboy and Celeste Holm!
Channing became known for creating the lead roles in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1949 and Hello, Dolly! in 1964, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the latter. She revived both roles several times throughout her career, playing Dolly on Broadway for the final time in 1995. She was nominated for her first Tony Award in 1956 for The Vamp, followed by a nomination in 1961 for Show Girl. She received her fourth Tony Award nomination for the musical Lorelei in 1974.
As a film actress, she won the Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967). Her other film appearances include The First Traveling Saleslady (1956) and Skidoo (1968). On television, she appeared as an entertainer on variety shows. She performed The White Queen in the TV production of Alice in Wonderland (1985), and she had the first of many TV specials in 1966, titled An Evening with Carol Channing.[2]
Channing was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1981 and received a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award in 1995.
Although our shipping time states 15 days, we try to get pieces out within a few days. We list the 15 days in case we are traveling. Many thanks for your understanding.
We are ALWAYS happy to accept returns with no questions asked under ANY circumstances as long as items are as they were sent! Please just contact us directly via ebay messaging, and do not use ebay managed returns, and we will send an immediate refund upon receiving the item!
This listing is only for the 1 Carol Channing Judith Lieber necklace. We have additional pieces from her collection in other listings.
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