Hundreds of Lee Radziwill's Belongings Are Being Auctioned Right Now, Including a Bracelet She Once Gave Jackie Kennedy as a Gift

From around 1949, the bracelet features three moonstone cabochons set between 14k gold openwork links as well as a suspended whistle charm inscribed with “J.L.B. FROM C.L.B., JULY 28, 1949” on one side and “SIFFLEZ SI TU ME VEUX,” which translates to “Whistle if you want me,” on the other. Given to Jackie as a 20th birthday present, the bracelet is likely to have also served as a going-away present for Jackie, who was heading off to study abroad in France that same year.

In 1951, Radziwill traveled to meet her sister Jackie, who was studying at the Sorbonne in Paris for a year. Together they set off to travel the continent, documenting their trip with notes and illustrations featured in this deluxe first edition of their travel journal, published in 1974. The limitation page also features both of the sisters’ signatures. 

A look inside.

The size 4.5 Taffin ring features an oval cabochon amethyst surrounded by pave-set circular-cut tsavorite garnets. Mounted in 18k yellow gold, an inscription inside the band reads “LEE WITH LOVE HAMILTON.” 

The mid-19th century serving dish — acquired from Bardith, New York — features purple and turquoise leaves on its cover and stand, as well as a blue “JP” monogram.

Two fashion jewelry items from Chanel are being sold together: a single-strand 17.5 inch faux pearl necklace that features a rhinestone hook and eye closures, along with a pair of blue glass rhinestone and gilt-metal clip-on earrings. 

The 25-inch camel sculpture, which features a French gilt-metal dog collar engraved “Henri PICHON,” was prominently featured in Radziwill’s New York apartment.

Two variations on the same round frames are being auctioned together. One pair is faux tortoiseshell and features gold-tone details and the other is blue with silver-tone details. Each pair comes in its original Gucci hard case. 

The pair of “Coquine” hoops are designed with suspended bezel-set circular-cut diamonds mounted in 18k yellow gold. They’re being auctioned separately in white gold, too. 

The 3 and 3/4 inch box was created by French designer Line Vautrin between the years of 1945 and 1950. It was on display in Radziwill’s Paris apartment along with similar designs by Vautrin. 

The large black bag from Tory Burch is appropriately named the “Lee Radziwill” style. So yes, Lee Radziwill’s very own Lee Radziwill bag could very well be yours.

Featuring the Radziwill coat-of-arms in blue, the yellow-ground set is comprised of 21 dinner plates, 32 luncheon plates, 10 double-handed soup cups with 11 stands, six demitasse saucers, and 12 Limoges dessert plates with gilt scrollwork at the rims.

Perched on an ormolu-mounted ebonized base, the 9-inch tall bird sculpture is estimated to be from the late 19th or early 20th century and was originally in Radziwill’s Paris apartment before she brought it to New York. 

The sparkly dome-shaped clip-on earrings are set with grey rhinestones and mounted in blackened base metal. 

The patinated bronze and frosted glass clock features a globe dial and is estimated to be from 1835. It was used in Radziwill’s Paris apartment.

A set of four belts — two from Paco Rabanne, one from Lanvin, and one from Calvin Klein — are being sold as one lot. They’re all in the same color scheme, featuring black and silver details.

Featuring 41 volumes, this edition of French novelist Honoré de Balzac’s works was a gift from Jackie Kennedy to Lee Radziwill, whose interior designer Mongiardino frequently quoted Balzac — particular his maxim that “the wise man goes back to the origins of ancient times.”

From the 1950s, the glamorous brooch features a cluster of circular-cut diamonds mounted in white gold.

Each of the three classic Hermes enamel bangles — one wide and two mega-wide — features a colorful geometric pattern.

The black satin handbag from Roger Vivier packs glamorous crystal-embellished details and major vintage vibes.

The vast assortment of glassware includes ten Baccarat sherry glasses monogrammed “LSR” for Lee and Stanislaw Radziwill, 11 Baccarat decanters and stoppers, two different sets of Murano glasses, and a set of clear wine glasses that feature ruby rims.

Two Lanvin necklaces are being auctioned together. One necklace is set with faux pearls and rhinestones, mounted on a silk cord (43 inches). The other features a large pendant and is made of glass, rhinestone, and leather (20.5 inches).

A gilded pair of early 19th century urns were transformed into lamps and remained fixtures in Radziwill’s New York apartment.

All four pairs are from Kenneth Jay Lane, but Radziwill most frequently wore the two black styles — both dome-shaped, one set with round rhinestones and the other centered on round blue rhinestones — as they were noted favorites.

Designed by Radziwill herself, the silk tablecloth measures 116 inches in diameter.

The square-shaped 20th-century throw was used in Radziwill’s New York apartment and clocks in at 69 inches and is monogrammed “LR” in cut velvet patchwork.