If you’re a fan of Barbara Walters, get ready to bid on items from her iconic legacy. Over 300 items from her Upper East Side apartment will be up for auction later this month and into early November.
Barbara Walters lived in this luxurious apartment for over 30 years, surrounded by cherished American art, jewelry, fashion, furniture, decorative items, and personal mementos. These items will be going under the hammer in a live and online auction, with the net proceeds benefiting charities close to Walters’ heart, in line with her commitment to philanthropy.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of history. The auction will include over 120 pieces of jewelry, including the bold earrings and brooches that Walters famously wore during her legendary interviews. Highlights include her 13.84-carat engagement ring from Merv Adelson, estimated to be worth anywhere from $600,000 to $900,000, as well as a ruby and diamond floral brooch she wore to the Waldorf Astoria in 1991. There are also special gifts from celebrity friends, such as a silver-plated cigarette box from Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones.
Walters’ collection of fine China teacups and dishes will also be available for auction, items likely used by the star-studded guests of her glamorous soirées, including Dr. Henry and Nancy Kissinger, Oscar and Annette de la Renta, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Hugh Jackman.
If you have $19.75 million to spare, you can even purchase Walters’ silverware and artwork, perfectly complementing the apartment itself. Located at the prestigious cooperative 944 Fifth Ave., this unit features a wood-burning fireplace, 10-foot-high ceilings, views of Central Park, and the undeniable connection to a woman who once held the title of the world’s highest-paid news anchor.
