Elizabeth Taylor auction breaks records - in pictures

Over $115m (£74m) was fetched at the auction … Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters

… including $8.8m for the 'Elizabeth Taylor Diamond,' a 33.19 carat a gift to the star from Richard Burton, here displayed in mauve suede presentation holster Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images

A selection of director's chairs owned by the star, two with added script pouch/snack holder Photograph: Rob Kim/FilmMagic

The sunflower yellow chiffon dress Taylor wore for her first wedding to Richard Burton. The plait is surprisingly realistic Photograph: Mary Altaffer/AP

The Gina Fratini dress worn by Taylor for her second wedding to Richard Burton. His nylon poloneck was not part of the auction Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters

A photo of Taylor acts as virtual bouncer to a necklace and earrings set Photograph: Andrew Gombert/EPA

The Mike Todd diamond tiara that sat atop Taylor's head at the 1957 Oscars Photograph: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images

Though not famed as a botanist outside the dressing room, Taylor was a fan of wildlife bling Photograph: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images

A discreet little diamond brooch. Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery collection fetched a record-setting $115m at the Manhattan auction Photograph: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images

A white feather evening cape designed by Chris Levin Photograph: Mary Altaffer/AP

Slanket style … a Thea Porter cream chiffon sequined and embroidered kaftan and a Yves Saint Laurent tan safari print silk kaftan Photograph: Mary Altaffer/AP

My coat of many colours … a variety of dresses owned – possibly in the 1970s – by Taylor Photograph: Rob Kim/FilmMagic

And into the 80s … more Taylor frocks Photograph: Andrew Gombert/EPA

An outfit for a very special type of funeral Photograph: Rob Kim/FilmMagic

Easy tiger … three more attitudinal outfits Photograph: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images

Taylor was big on prints Photograph: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images

A post-box red ensemble Photograph: Rob Kim/FilmMagic

Buy that lot, and you're gonna need a bigger suitcase Photograph: Mary Altaffer/AP

A colour-coordinated collection of handbags and accessories collected by the star over the years Photograph: Andrew Gombert/EPA

One of three Academy Awards won by Elizabeth Taylor, this one strictly honorary: the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award Photograph: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images

One of Andy Warhol's classic silkscreens, together with a letter of thanks from the subject herself. "Dearest Andy," it reads. 'I'm so proud I finally have your 'Liz' and thank you for signing it so sweetly to me. I do love you. Elizabeth or Liz (of Andy Warhol fame).' Photograph: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images

No returns policy … bidders inspect outfits and handbags owned by Taylor Photograph: Andrew Gombert/EPA