Bernstein family jewelry collection to be auctioned by Roland Auctions NY
Roland Auctions NY will auction a collection of fine jewelry from the family of Leonard Bernstein, the legendary American composer and conductor, on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, as part of its Multi-Estates Auction. The jewels, including pieces from Van Cleef and Arpels, Cartier, and David Webb, were gifts from Bernstein to his wife Felicia Montealegre. Previews are scheduled for Thursday, April 30th and Friday, May 1st from 10am to 6pm. The auction also includes items from the estate of fashion designer Oleg Cassini.
Key facts
- Roland Auctions NY will auction Bernstein family jewelry on May 2nd, 2026.
- The jewelry includes pieces from Van Cleef and Arpels, Cartier, and David Webb.
- The jewels were gifts from Leonard Bernstein to his wife Felicia Montealegre.
- Previews are on April 30th and May 1st, 2026, from 10am to 6pm.
- The auction is part of a Multi-Estates Auction.
- Other collections include items from the estate of Oleg Cassini.
- Leonard Bernstein is known for West Side Story and leading the New York Philharmonic.
- Bernstein was the first American-born conductor to achieve international stardom.
Entities
Artists
- Leonard Bernstein
- Felicia Montealegre
- Oleg Cassini
Institutions
- Roland Auctions NY
- Van Cleef and Arpels
- Cartier
- David Webb
- New York Philharmonic
Locations
- New York
- United States