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Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's Auction Nets $408K, Coat Hits $192K

3/20/2026

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The auction of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's belongings raised $408,750, with her camel Prada coat fetching $192,000.
The coat was part of a collection of seven authenticated pieces from her wardrobe.
Because of intestacy laws, her estate likely passed to her parents rather than the Kennedy family.
Renewed interest in the auction was driven by FX's Love Story.
Auctioneer Lucy Bishop speculated that the wedding dress remains with Bessette Kennedy's family.

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Story summary

The auction of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's belongings raised $408,750, with her camel Prada coat fetching $192,000.
The coat was part of a collection of seven authenticated pieces from her wardrobe.
Because of intestacy laws, her estate likely passed to her parents rather than the Kennedy family.
Renewed interest in the auction was driven by FX's Love Story.
Auctioneer Lucy Bishop speculated that the wedding dress remains with Bessette Kennedy's family.