Original 'Annie Hall' script owned by Diane Keaton sells for $394,000 at auction

A treasured piece of cinematic history, the original script for Woody Allen's 1977 film 'Annie Hall,' has fetched a remarkable price at auction. The script, personally owned by iconic actress Diane Keaton, sold for over $394,000 at a Bonhams auction in New York.

The 133-page, red-covered script significantly surpassed auction house estimates, which had predicted a sale between $2,000 and $3,000. The final price, before taxes and commissions, reached approximately $300,000, with additional fees bringing the total well beyond initial expectations.

The script was part of a larger auction titled 'Architecture of an icon,' showcasing around 50 personal items from Keaton's collection. These items, stored in a barn she designed in California, spanned a diverse range from clothing to artwork, reflecting the actress's multifaceted tastes and career.

Other notable sales included an Oscar outfit worn by Keaton in 2020, which sold for nearly $41,000, and a David Wojnarowicz photograph of buffaloes that once adorned her bedroom, which commanded $127,500. Artwork by Deborah Roberts also performed strongly, with a collage selling for $64,000. The entire auction, encompassing Keaton's passions for fashion, interior design, and art, generated approximately $1.25 million.