An auction of personal belongings belonging to French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot concluded in Paris on Wednesday, fetching nearly €1 million—approximately 20 times the initial estimate, according to the auction house Millon. The sale included 285 items, ranging from clothing and accessories to furniture and tableware from Bardot’s residences in Paris and Saint-Tropez.

Bardot, who passed away in December at the age of 91, gained international fame as a film star before retiring from acting in the 1970s to devote herself to animal welfare. In addition to her advocacy, she became politically vocal in later years, supporting the far-right National Rally party and attracting controversy with repeated convictions for hate speech related to her comments on immigration and Muslims.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, which she established in 1986 to support animal welfare efforts, and her only son, Nicolas-Jacques Charrier. The foundation provides care for thousands of animals through shelters and partners with hundreds of groups throughout France and 70 countries worldwide.

The auction drew interest from around 3,000 registered bidders in France and internationally. Alexandre Millon, the auctioneer, noted that Bardot had once again transformed modest estimates totaling around €50,000 into nearly €1 million including fees.

Among the standout sales were two dog collars inscribed with Bardot’s name and phone number, initially estimated at €30 but ultimately selling for €9,400 to a Russian buyer. A self-portrait by Bardot reached nearly €40,000, and the typewriter used by her to write an autobiography sold for €4,634. Other notable items included two guitars, originally valued between €300 and €500, which sold for €8,600 and €1,900 respectively. Three baby seal stuffed toys were also among the items sold, reflecting Bardot’s lifelong commitment to animal protection.