VALENCIA, Calif., November 7, 2019 – Luxury cruise line Cunard and famed celebrity auction house Julien’s Auctions have announced a special auction exhibition of Property from the Estate of Doris Day onboard Queen Victoria’s Transatlantic Crossing, from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton, March 17-28, 2020. Guests on the voyage will have the exclusive opportunity to bid on items from Doris Day’s collection of iconic costumes and household items as well as film and television memorabilia.
Julien’s Auctions has announced that the Property from the Estate of Doris Day auction will take place on April 4-5, 2020, a day after what would have been her 98th birthday. The two-day event will feature over 800 pieces from her private collection and will take place at Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles and online at juliensauctions.com.  The proceeds from the auction will benefit the Doris Day Animal Foundation, the charity founded in 1978 by Day that funds non-profits who care for and assist with the protection of animals.
Guests on Queen Victoria’s 11-night Transatlantic Crossing, March 17-28, 2020, will enjoy:
A daily, rotating exhibit of the Property from the Estate of Doris Day Collection
Exclusive opportunity to bid on choice items in advance of the general auction in April 2020
Q&A with Darren Julien, President and CEO of Julien’s Auctions, and Martin Nolan, Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions
“The beloved Doris Day sailed with Cunard on our celebrated ship, The Queen Mary, and we are thrilled to carry on her legacy today,” said Josh Leibowitz, SVP Cunard North America.  “Our guests will have an opportunity to learn about her Doris’ special collection and even bid for favorite items in advance while at sea on this unique voyage.”
Highlights of the auction include Day’s Golden Globe awards (estimate: $4,000 - $6,000), Day’s classic 1930 Ford convertible (estimate: $10,000 - $20,000) and a red lacquer Young Chang upright piano gifted by her son, Terry Melcher (estimate: $2,000 - $4,000). Additional auction items include furnishings and household items from Day’s residence in California as well as other pieces from her life and career.
“Doris Day was a Hollywood giant as one of the screen’s legendary leading actresses, top box office stars and one of the greatest singers of the 20th century,” said Martin Nolan, Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions. “On this special occasion of what would be Doris’s 98th birthday celebration, we are honored to partner with Cunard, a line that Doris herself traveled with, to offer this exhibition of her items to passengers onboard.”