Senator Dianne Feinstein accumulated a lot of treasures during her long life. The longtime representative from California, who died last year at age 90, spent more than five decades in public service. Yesterday, Bonhams Auction House in Hollywood sold off much of her collection of art, jewelry, and political artifacts in a 12-hour sale for a total of $1.85 million.
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The collection, which was dubbed Legacy of a Stateswoman: The Personal Collection of Senator Dianne Feinstein, featured 278 lots and set new records for Bonhams, doubling its total estimate and attracting the highest number of registrations for a U.S. sale and the best for a global sale in the last 15 years. Most of the interest came from locals, with California buyers making up 70% of the total. The company also noted a large number of first-time buyers looking for items from the senator’s three homes.
“This turnout is a testament to the profound influence Senator Feinstein had in her home state of California,” Victoria R. Gray, Bonhams Deputy Chairman of Trusts & Estates, North America, said in a statement. “We’re proud to have hosted this auction to celebrate the life and career of a remarkable stateswoman and give a unique opportunity for collectors and admirers to own a piece of Senator Feinstein’s enduring legacy.”
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