Pierce Mattie Public Relations New York

New York Socialite, the late Brooke Astor, is back in the headlines this past week. Not just for the IRS hounding her estate for $62 million, but also because Sotheby's will be holding the auction of her jewelry art in April of 2012, which is expected to fetch $5million. The money raised is expected to be distributed to Astor's favorite charities which include the New York Public Library and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Complete details on the items have not been released yet, but pieces from this 105 year old's collection are surely going to attract attention. Will you be interested in what goes up for auction from Brooke Astor's jewelry and art? Tweet us @PierceMattiePR.