A historic auction of personal belongings from legendary French film star and animal rights activist has raised nearly €1 million in Paris, far exceeding initial estimates. Among the 285 items sold—spanning everything from dog collars and guitars to self-portraits and household furnishings—proceeds will support her animal welfare foundation and her son. The collection included memorabilia from her homes in Paris and Saint-Tropez, offering a glimpse into the life of an icon. Buyers competed fiercely for pieces tied to her activism and glamorous legacy.
Dog collars, guitars and self-portraits among 285 objects, with money going to her animal welfare foundation and sonAn auction of the French film star turned animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot’s personal items has fetched nearly €1m (£858,000, US$1.15m, A$1.61m) in Paris, almost 20 times the estimate, according to the auction house Millon.A total of 285 objects were auctioned, ranging from straw hats, sunglasses and nightgowns to tableware and furniture from Bardot’s homes in Paris and Saint-Tropez, Agence France-Presse reported. Continue reading...
