Vivien Leigh was one of the most iconic and admired actresses of the 20th century, acclaimed for her exceptional talent and her captivating beauty. From a young age she was interested in acting and played countless roles on the West End stages before being catapulted to international fame for her role as Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone with the Wind” (1939), the highest grossing films in the history of cinema.

From the beginning of her romance and subsequent marriage to the great British star of that moment, Sir Laurence Olivier, all the spotlight has been on the most outstanding couple on the London stage. Both performed with great success on the big screen during Hollywood’s heyday as well, indulging in roles that would define an entire generation and cement their reputations as two of the brightest stars. Vivien would be awarded a second Oscar for her performance as Blanche Dubois in the acclaimed adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” (1951), a film that puts the then-unknown Marlon Brando on the map.

It can be said that one of Vivien Leigh’s most inveterate admirers was the young Barcelonan Elvira Clara Bonet, who saw the movie “Gone with the Wind” during its premiere at the now-defunct Unión cinema and was deeply impressed with the role of the actress. The young dreamer would begin to write letters and send roses to Vivien Leigh regularly, this would be the beginning of a relationship that would span more than a decade. Eventually Elvira Clara’s dream comes true and Vivien Leigh agrees to receive her at her London residence on up to two occasions.

Following the tragic death of Vivien Leigh in 1967 , caused by the effects of chronic tuberculosis, Elvira Clara Bonet start a friendship relation to the actress’s family and her Spanish maid Domitila. In attention to the affection and devotion to the figure of Vivien Leigh professed by his great admirer, the family presents him with photographs and personal belongings of great sentimental value, which will be tendered by Setdart on May 26.