Elizabeth Taylor auctions aid Aids

Actress Elizabeth Taylor has signed a deal to give Christie's exclusive rights to handle future sales of her jewellery, art, memorabilia and clothing.

"When the items I've collected are cared for by other people I hope they will be loved and respected in a sharing way," said the 74-year-old.

Profits from her auctions go to the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation and the American Foundation for Aids Research.

Aids claimed one of her best friends, actor Rock Hudson.