"Memories are simply moments that refuse to be ordinary," Diane Keaton used to say,who passed away last October at the age of 79 due to pneumonia. With this statement in mind, the unforgettable Oscar winner for Annie Hall (1978) collected various objects throughout her life related to her most important experiences.
Many of these items will be auctioned by Bonhams in four sales, with the one named Diane Keaton: the architecture of an icon being the only live event. It will take place on June 8 in New York and will include collages made by herself, the original untitled script of Annie Hall, iconic pieces of clothing by Thom Browne and Ralph Lauren, and American modern and contemporary art.
The other three will be online: the collection Diane Keaton: tailored and timeless (from May 31 to June 9 in New York), the collection Diane Keaton: at home with Diane (from June 1 to 10 in Los Angeles), and the collection Diane Keaton: chapters of an edited life (from June 1 to 11 in Los Angeles).
According to the press release from the auction house, this is a "carefully curated selection of fine artworks, interiors, iconic fashion, personal items, and other creative references from the acclaimed actress, filmmaker, author, and style icon."
The life of Woody Allen's muse (90) was harmoniously guided by a very particular style concept that made Diane perfectly identifiable even when she was not present. Her sister Dorrie Hall has commented that "talking about her is talking about instinct, a visual and creative intuition that guided her through decades of artistic exploration."
What the diva of hats and gloves liked the most was buying mansions that she restructured and decorated to later sell. In total, she revamped around fifty residences. Her last home was located in Sullivan Canyon, an exclusive residential area between Pacific Palisades and Brentwood known for its equestrian enclave with numerous designer houses.
With 850 square meters, the diva created her own paradise almost from scratch. To get an idea of the scale of the transformation, she had 75,000 vintage bricks brought from Chicago handpicked to cover a large part of the industrial-style exterior and certain interior spaces.
The renovation project that lasted for several years was documented in the book The House She Built on Pinterest, as many of the ideas were chosen from the popular platform. According to the latest information, the property is listed for sale for 27 million dollars.
That was the last residence where the actress lived with her two adopted sons, Dexter (30) and Duke (26), who were the great loves of her life and whom she protected from the fierce Hollywood spotlight.
The star of The Godfather (1972) never married, although she had high-profile romantic relationships with some of the most notable names in the film industry. In the early seventies, she dated Woody Allen, who made her his ultimate muse.
Later came Al Pacino (85), with whom she had an on-and-off relationship from 1974 to 1990 and with whom she was reportedly willing to tie the knot. However, Al Pacino chose to fly solo. From 1978 to 1983, she was with the charming Warren Beatty (89).
After her passing, various American media outlets reported that the actress's fortune amounted to 100 million dollars and would mainly be inherited by her children. Additionally, she set up a five-million-dollar trust for the care of Reggie, her beloved Golden Retriever.