Barbara Walters.Photo:Douglas Kirkland/Corbis via Getty
Douglas Kirkland/Corbis via Getty
Barbara Walters’philanthropy is continuing on past her death.
A collection of Barbara Walters’ possessions is touring Bonhams' showrooms in the United States and across the globe. Then, those highlights plus other pieces of art, jewelry, clothing, furniture, and personal items will go on auction online and in-person in New York to support select charities.
A press release onBonhams’ websiteexplains that the items come from Walters’ Upper East Side home, which she lived in for 30 years. The statement reads, “The collection offers over 300 lots of American Art, jewelry, fashion, furniture, and decorative items as well as cherished personal effects.”
Barbara Walter’s engagement ring.Courtesy Bonhams
Courtesy Bonhams
The items are currently on tour around the world, after starting in Walters' hometown of Boston from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8. The collection will go to Los Angeles from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 before heading abroad.
The lots will be split between Paris from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19 and Hong Kong from Oct. 17 to Oct. 19 before moving on to London from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25.
Finally, the collection will come to New York from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in anticipation of the live auction on Nov. 6.
However, those unable to make it to the city that never sleeps can participate in the online auction anytime from Oct. 29 to Nov. 7.
The global exhibits will be open to all with free entry, according to Bonhams' website.
Barbara Walters.Gary Gershoff/WireImage
“My mother was a devoted journalist, loyal friend, and loving mother. Our home was always filled with interesting and beautiful reminders of her incredible, diverse life," said Walters’ daughter, Jacqueline Danforth, in the release. “I know she would find comfort that these pieces she cherished so much will be enjoyed and cared for.”
“She lived a big life,” Berger continued. “She lived her life with no regrets. She was a trailblazer not only for female journalists, but for all women.”
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Walters had a very storied career in journalism. After working her way through the ranks at NBC’sTodayshow, she eventually became the show’s first female co-host in 1974. She then went on to become the first female anchor on an evening news show in 1976 upon joining ABC News.
Thereafter, Walters co-hosted20/20from 1979 through 2004. She also createdThe View, which shehelped co-host from 1997 to 2014.
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