A gold judicial collar made of glass beads that belonged to the deceased Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg It sold at auction for $176,775.
The work was part of Ginsberg’s collection of some 75 pieces that were sold for charity. In total, bidders paid approximately $517,000 for items in the online auction that ended Friday. Sunday marks the second anniversary of the liberal icon’s death at the age of 87.
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The judicial collar is the highest purchase price item and the sale marks the first time the late Judge’s signature neckwear has been made available for purchase. donated to the Smithsonian.
In addition to the collar, other items auctioned included a gavel that sold for $20,400, Ginsburg opera glasses that sold for $10,837.50, and a shawl that sold for $12,750. Her black lace gloves were her $16,575 and her cream gloves were her $12,750.
The auction was conducted by Bonhams, who also conducted an online auction of her book, bringing in $2.3 million. About 150 items such as art in April Ginsburg She raised over $800,000 for one of the late Judge’s passions, the Washington National Opera, which hung in her home and office.
Proceeds from the latest sale will go to a donation in Ginsburg’s honor to benefit SOS Children’s Villages, an organization that helps vulnerable children around the world. Ginsburg’s daughter-in-law, Patrice Michaels, sits on the organization’s advisory board.
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