Nearly 300 personal items belonging to the late actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot are being sold at auction in Paris. Proceeds from the sale of her belongings, including ballet flats, jewelry, and furniture, will benefit her animal charity.
The auction offers fans and collectors a chance to acquire personal items from an iconic cultural figure, with the proceeds supporting her long-standing commitment to animal welfare.
Personal possessions of the late French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot are being sold at auction in Paris, with nearly 300 lots on display at the Drouot sale rooms. The items, sourced from her homes in Saint-Tropez and her Paris flat, range from everyday objects like kitchen utensils and a typewriter to more personal effects such as ballet flats, diamond rings, and classical guitars. Many items reveal her deep affection for animals, including cuddly toys and collars that belonged to her pets.
Fans have been attending the sale, which began on Monday, to acquire pieces of Bardot's life. Her former secretary, Frank Guillou, noted that each item carries a trace of her life and tells the story of both the woman and the legend. Cecile Dupuis of the auction house Millon, which is conducting the sale, anticipates that the auction will attract many fans who wish to keep her memory and causes alive.
Bardot, who died in December at the age of 91, was a significant cultural figure of the late 20th century, known for her modeling and acting career before dedicating herself to animal rights. While celebrated for her impact on modern femininity and the sexual revolution, she also faced criticism later in life for controversial remarks. Proceeds from the auction are designated for her animal charity, with her only son, Nicolas-Jacques Charrier, also set to benefit from the estate.
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