Ava Gardner Personally Owned Vintage Fur Coat Notarized Provenance

A remarkable piece of Hollywood history, this vintage fur coat was personally owned by legendary actress Ava Gardner and is accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance from celebrated Hollywood hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff.

Guilaroff worked with many of Hollywood’s most iconic stars and was a longtime friend and confidant of Ava Gardner. According to the accompanying letter, Gardner personally gave this coat to Guilaroff, and it subsequently became part of his private collection of celebrity-owned pieces.

The coat features beautifully varied shades of warm copper, caramel, golden brown and deep russet. Its dramatic wide collar, gently flared sleeves and cropped silhouette capture the unapologetic glamour of Old Hollywood. The rich burgundy interior lining is embroidered with “Ava Gardner” in red script—an extraordinary detail that makes the piece instantly unforgettable.

Ava Gardner remains one of the most celebrated screen legends of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Known for films including Mogambo, The Barefoot Contessa and The Killers, she was nominated for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA and was named one of the greatest female screen legends in American cinema by the American Film Institute.

DETAILS

• Authentic vintage fur coat

• Personally owned by actress Ava Gardner

• Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance from Sydney Guilaroff

• Burgundy lining embroidered with “Ava Gardner”

• Warm copper, caramel, russet and golden-brown coloration

• Wide collar

• Long, gently flared sleeves

• Cropped jacket silhouette

• Single front closure

• Fur species has not been professionally identified

CONDITION

This is an authentic vintage garment with age-appropriate wear. The exterior fur retains attractive color, texture and sheen. The interior lining shows visible discoloration, spotting, creasing and other signs of age and use, as photographed. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Because of its age and historical significance, this piece may be best suited to a collector, exhibition, costume archive or carefully considered occasional wear. No professional cleaning or restoration has been performed by Vintage Wowzers.

PROVENANCE

The coat will be accompanied by its notarized letter of provenance from Sydney Guilaroff. The letter documents Guilaroff’s personal connection to Ava Gardner and states that he received the coat directly from her.

This is more than a vintage fashion statement—it is a tangible piece of Hollywood history connected to one of cinema’s most enduring and glamorous stars.

One of a kind. Exact item shown.

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