Is she finally over Donald Trump? Marla Maples auctions off 170-plus items from their marriage including wedding gifts and clothing
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Marla Maples is auctioning off more than 170 items she accumulated during the six years she was married to real estate billionaire Donald Trump in the Nineties.
It is a cathartic move for the blonde 50-year-old, who told Oprah earlier this year that she still 'loves' her ex-husband and cries when she watches The Apprentice, reminiscing about old times.
Included in the sale, which will take place at Kaminski auction house in Massachusetts this Sunday, is a 1945 bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, given to Ms Maples and Mr Trump to mark their wedding day on December 19 1993.
Finally getting rid: Marla Maples is auctioning off more than 170 items she accumulated during the six years she was married to real estate billionaire Donald Trump in the Nineties
The unique tipple has an estimated value of $3,000 to $5,000.
Another item celebrating the couples' big day is a watercolor by Broadway legend, Tommy Tune.
It depicts a bride and groom and features a handwritten quote at top reading: 'For Love, if it finds you worthy, will direct your course.'
Inscribed lower center, are the words: 'Donald and Marla, Thank you for inviting me to the wedding of the century, love Tommy Jones - '94.'
Along with artwork there are also multiple framed photographs from Ms Maples and Mr Trump's time together.
Up for auction: Personal possessions of note include this brass Asprey clock, tipped to make up to $700
Hidden memento: The clock features a paper label on the bottom reading: 'Christmas '87 from Donald T'
Other personal possessions of note include a brass Asprey carriage clock, tipped to make up to $700, with a paper label on the bottom reading: 'Christmas '87 from Donald T.'
And a painting by Ms Maples and Mr Trump's only child together, Tiffany, when she was five years old, has a top price of $400.
For bidders wanting to give their home a touch of luxury, furnishings from the opulent Fifth Avenue Trump residence are also up for grabs.
A coffee table, lamps, candlesticks, serving spoons and even a Christmas tree topper are all items Ms Maples kept after she moved out.
A 1945 bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild (left) and a watercolor picture by Broadway legend Tommy Tune (right), both given to Ms Maples and Mr Trump to mark their wedding day in 1993 are up for grabs
One modern designer sideboard with coral type veneer and brass inlay, circa
1980s even includes photographs showing wearing it was situated within her former home, now occupied by Mr Trump,his third wife, Melania and their son Barron.
It is not known if Mr Trump is aware of Ms Maples' auction, which his daughter, Tiffany, now 20, is also helping to coordinate.
Although most of the lot items were shared possessions, there are some that specifically belonged to him.
Flashback: The Rich Donald/Poor Donald doll given to Donald Trump by David Letterman on his show in the Eighties - it has a starting bid of $500
Get the look: Clothes owned by Ms Maples during her marriage to Mr Trump are set to go for $100 to $200
One is the 'Rich Donald/Poor Donald' doll given to him by David Letterman on his show in the Eighties which has a starting bid of $500.
News of the sale comes just months after Ms Maples claimed that she had hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen from her last year by a former assistant.
'It's been a year of dealing with a lot of financial chaos and it's taught me to have to forgive at every moment, especially when I am fighting with credit card companies,' she told Oprah this summer.
It’s not clear how much Ms Maples, who now works as a radio show host, stands to make from the upcoming auction.
A portion of the proceed will also benefit the newly-formed Brain Cancer Research Institute in San Diego, California.
Strong bond: Ms Maples is running g the auction in collaboration with her 20-year-old daughter Tiffany Trump
Ms Maples received at least $1.9 million in her prenup-enforced divorce settlement with Mr Trump. He also vowed to take care of their daughter's financial needs.
Reflecting on being married to one of the world's richest men, Ms Maples told Oprah: 'I live such a different life than I did of course when I was married to Donald. Still it catches me a little off guard when people are like "I know you, I know you." I'm like, "you do?"' she said.
'But that's how the world found out who I was. Through that relationship, so I can't really go around expecting it to be different. It was a very big and important part of my life.'
Ms Maples achieved notoriety after business mogul Mr Trump left his first wife Ivana for her in 1993 after a lengthy affair.
She told the media at the time she was embarrassed by the 'homewrecker' label, insisting that it was 'true love'.
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editbeast 1, london, United Kingdom, 22 hours ago
She only ever wanted Donald for his Body.