Special Feature: Treasures of a Lifetime

Inside Sotheby’s auction of 2,000 items from the late Bunny Mellon’s incomparable collection.

By Annie Groer

Paul and Bunny Mellon (Undated photo courtesy of the Estate of Mrs. Paul Mellon)

From the October 2014 issue: A bamboo walking stick with a concealed saw for pruning while walking, a rare 9.75-carat fancy vivid blue diamond pendant and 36 pieces of custom Louis Vuitton luggage are among the items being sold.