Pattie Boyd, the English model and It-girl best known for her marriage to The Beatles’ George Harrison and later, fellow English rocker Eric Clapton, serving as inspiration for the latter’s fan favorite “Layla,” has sold part of her private collection at auction for $3.6 million. Included were items from her time with both musicians, such as photographs, letters, and other sought-after collectibles from her high-profile relationships.

The auction presented 111 items that show a cascade of Boyd’s memories by physically representing mementos from her past. Assisting in painting a portrait of her experiences, Boyd’s collection alludes to her passionate romance with Harrison–the pair met on the set of The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night in 1964–and, ultimately, her subsequent relationship with Clapton. Interestingly, Boyd married both musicians for a decade each, Harrison from 1966 to 1977 and Clapton from 1979 through 1989, before parting ways with members of the British music elite. 

A stand out of the collection was a handwritten letter sent by Clapton to Boyd. “Dearest L,” the artist wrote. “It seems like an eternity since I last saw or spoke to you… If there is still a feeling in your heart for me… you must let me know! Don’t telephone… Send a letter… that is much safer.” Rejected, Clapton spiraled with drugs and alcohol, but not before turning out the Derek and the Dominoes love triangle-inspired hit, “Layla,” immortalizing the events. 

Continuing Boyd’s Clapton ties, one of the most sought-after offerings was the original artwork from Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, an original painting by Émile-Théodore Frandsen de Schomberg titled “La Fille au Bouquet,” which translates to “Girl with the bouquet.” Clapton gave the painting to Harrison, who gifted it to Boyd in the ‘80s. The historic piece of art sold for a staggering $2.5 million during the sale. 

Besides the painting, Boyd’s collection extends to include keepsakes from her follow-up marriage to Clapton, including handwritten setlists, a 1976-taken polaroid from Cream’s reunion, as well as unfinished lyrics to “Sweet Loraine,” an array of postcards, letters and other souvenirs from the pair’s tenure as husband and wife.