He sold the house and land in the 1950s , after which it fell into disrepair .
The garden proved costly to run and in 1947 , Majorelle opened the garden to the public with an admission fee designed to defray the cost of maintenance .
Majorelle sold the house and land in the 1950s , after which it fell into disrepair .
The garden proved costly to run and in 1947 , Majorelle opened the garden to the public with an admission fee designed to defray the cost of maintenance .