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Diane Keaton’s Iconic Wardrobe and Personal Items Are Headed to Auction

The late Hollywood star’s fashion, art, and mementos will be offered in a series of four sales by Bonhams

By Alexandria Sillo
Person in a hat sitting on a wooden table surrounded by black vases in a modern room with large open windows.
Diane Keaton. Photo: Ruvén Afanador,. Courtesy of Bonhams

Later this spring, Bonhams will offer “Diane Keaton: The Architecture of an Icon” in a series of live and online sales that will feature pieces from the late actress’s distinct wardrobe and personal artifacts, including books, fine art, and Hollywood mementos. “Diane Keaton was not simply a collector, but a consummate editor,” says Anna Hicks, Bonhams Head of Private & Iconic Collections, U.S. “Each piece—whether it be art, fashion, décor, or personal object—was chosen by her with remarkable precision and clarity, reflecting an innate instinct for composition, restraint, and meaning. Together, these four sales offer collectors and enthusiasts alike a rare view into a life shaped by creative authorship, where every element has been thoughtfully considered and curated.

Person in black outfit and hat posing in front of a bold black-and-white geometric patterned background.
Diane Keaton. Photo: Ruvén Afanador. Courtesy of Bonhams
Black tie with white polka dots on a white background.
Ralph Lauren polka dot tie with a presale estimate of $100-200. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams

The live sale kicks off in New York on June 8 and comprises 50 lots, including widely recognizable looks from the fashion icon’s closet, such as a Ralph Lauren polka dot tie with a presale estimate at $100-200, and a Classic Black Bowler Hat with a presale estimate of $400-600. Higher ticket items include the original untitled script for Annie Hall (1977), which has a presale estimate of $2,000-3,000. Several artworks, including David Wojnarowicz’s Buffalos, Maynard Dixon and Ed Mell’s Train on a Desert Arizona, and Light in the Valley are also on offer.

Wide-brim dark brown felt hat with a leather band, shadowed on a white background.
A Baron Tall Black Hat with Black Ribbon has a presale estimate of $400-600. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams
Person in checkered coat and black hat sitting at desk with a collage of images on the wall behind them.
Diane Keaton.

“Few individuals possess the rare ability to move between disciplines while maintaining a singular and unmistakable point of view,” says Dorrie Hall, the late star’s sister. “My sister, Diane, was one such person. To speak of her is to speak of instinct, an unerring visual and creative intuition that guided her across decades of artistic exploration. It is a privilege to introduce this collection and Diane’s personal world to you, which reflects not only a lifetime of looking, but a lifetime of truly seeing.”

Houndstooth double-breasted blazer hanging on a white rod against a white background.
A Ralph Lauren Purple Label Black and White Houndstooth Jacket with a presale estimate of $200-300. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams
Vintage eyeglasses with hexagonal lenses and thin metal frame placed on a white background.
A pair of Oliver Peoples Frameless Hexogonal Bifocals with a presale estimate of $200-300. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams

Additional online sales, which begin May 31, include a selection of over 200 pieces of fashion and accessories. The selections include on-screen looks and photographed ensembles. Interior pieces such as planters and furniture lead a second online sale in Los Angeles, while the final sale features personal art, photography, and a selection of books from Keaton’s personal library.

Red, weathered film script cover with brass fasteners, embossed text, and doodle at the corner on a white background.
Annie Hall script with a presale estimate of $2,000-3,000. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams
Four black and white portraits of a person in a hat, glasses, and scarf covering the face, arranged in a 2x2 grid.
Three photobooth photographs from 1970s-1990s with a presale estimate of $400-600. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams

Select highlights from the sales will be on view in Los Angeles beginning May 5, while a second exhibition will open at Bonham’s U.S. flagship in New York on May 29.