Ruth Bader Ginsberg auction items and more -- in pictures


  • Late US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's collar, gavel and gloves are among many of her items being auctioned online, starting on September 7. Photo: Bonhams
    Late US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's collar, gavel and gloves are among many of her items being auctioned online, starting on September 7. Photo: Bonhams
  • Ginsburg's son said that this cake centrepiece reminded him of the film 'Titanic'. Photo: Bonhams
    Ginsburg's son said that this cake centrepiece reminded him of the film 'Titanic'. Photo: Bonhams
  • Ginsburg's collars are expected to fetch between $2,000 and $3,000, the auction house says. Photo: Bonhams
    Ginsburg's collars are expected to fetch between $2,000 and $3,000, the auction house says. Photo: Bonhams
  • Ginsburg's personal photos will also be featured in the auction. Photo: Bonhams
    Ginsburg's personal photos will also be featured in the auction. Photo: Bonhams
  • Ginsburg's collars symbolised different things. Photo: Bonhams
    Ginsburg's collars symbolised different things. Photo: Bonhams
  • A poster at the 2018 Women's March in Missoula, Montana, featuring Ginsburg. Photo: The Montana Suffragettes
    A poster at the 2018 Women's March in Missoula, Montana, featuring Ginsburg. Photo: The Montana Suffragettes
  • After her death, Ginsburg lay in state at the US Capitol on September 25, 2020. Photo: Senate Democrats
    After her death, Ginsburg lay in state at the US Capitol on September 25, 2020. Photo: Senate Democrats
  • Ginsburg with Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, in October 2010. Photo: US Supreme Court
    Ginsburg with Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, in October 2010. Photo: US Supreme Court
  • Ginsburg officially accepts the Supreme Court nomination from president Bill Clinton on June 14, 1993. Photo: US National Archives
    Ginsburg officially accepts the Supreme Court nomination from president Bill Clinton on June 14, 1993. Photo: US National Archives
  • Ginsburg in her official court portrait. Photo: US Supreme Court
    Ginsburg in her official court portrait. Photo: US Supreme Court
  • Ginsburg is featured on a mural in the U Street neighbourhood in Washington. Photo: Greg Flood
    Ginsburg is featured on a mural in the U Street neighbourhood in Washington. Photo: Greg Flood
  • Mr Clinton watches as Ginsburg is sworn in to the Supreme Court. Photo: US National Archives
    Mr Clinton watches as Ginsburg is sworn in to the Supreme Court. Photo: US National Archives
  • Former US president Jimmy Carter was the first to welcome Ginsburg into the White House. Photo: US National Archives
    Former US president Jimmy Carter was the first to welcome Ginsburg into the White House. Photo: US National Archives
  • Democratic House minority leader Nancy Pelosi with Ginsburg during her annual Women's History Month reception in 2015. AP
    Democratic House minority leader Nancy Pelosi with Ginsburg during her annual Women's History Month reception in 2015. AP
  • A demonstrator carries a print of women’s rights champion Ginsburg as abortion rights activists march in protest against the overturning of the Roe v Wade verdict. AFP
    A demonstrator carries a print of women’s rights champion Ginsburg as abortion rights activists march in protest against the overturning of the Roe v Wade verdict. AFP
  • Cream-coloured gloves, like the ones Ginsburg is wearing here, are part of the collection of almost 100 items being auctioned. AP
    Cream-coloured gloves, like the ones Ginsburg is wearing here, are part of the collection of almost 100 items being auctioned. AP
  • Sketches of political activist Ralph Nader and Ginsburg hang on a wall of Alison Dreith's home in southern Illinois. AP
    Sketches of political activist Ralph Nader and Ginsburg hang on a wall of Alison Dreith's home in southern Illinois. AP
  • Maryam and daughter Riley Brotine at a protest after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. Chicago Sun-Times / AP
    Maryam and daughter Riley Brotine at a protest after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. Chicago Sun-Times / AP
  • A protester holds a sign with Ginsburg's picture during an abortion rights demonstration in New York. AP
    A protester holds a sign with Ginsburg's picture during an abortion rights demonstration in New York. AP
  • Ginsburg at a US Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalisation ceremony at the New York Historical Society Museum and Library in Manhattan. Reuters
    Ginsburg at a US Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalisation ceremony at the New York Historical Society Museum and Library in Manhattan. Reuters
  • People gather for a candlelight vigil to pay their respects to Ginsburg in Washington Square Park, New York. EPA
    People gather for a candlelight vigil to pay their respects to Ginsburg in Washington Square Park, New York. EPA
  • A banner with flowers forms part of a makeshift memorial outside the US Supreme Court as people pay their respects to Ginsburg in Washington. AFP
    A banner with flowers forms part of a makeshift memorial outside the US Supreme Court as people pay their respects to Ginsburg in Washington. AFP
  • Ginsburg's flag-draped casket rests on the Lincoln catafalque at the front of the US Supreme Court, on September 23, 2020. Getty / AFP
    Ginsburg's flag-draped casket rests on the Lincoln catafalque at the front of the US Supreme Court, on September 23, 2020. Getty / AFP
  • Flowers, candles, and signs at a makeshift memorial outside the US Supreme Court as people pay their respects to Ginsburg in Washington. AFP
    Flowers, candles, and signs at a makeshift memorial outside the US Supreme Court as people pay their respects to Ginsburg in Washington. AFP
  • Andrew Oros looks at messages of thanks and gratitude taped on a mural memorial to Ginsburg in Washington. AFP
    Andrew Oros looks at messages of thanks and gratitude taped on a mural memorial to Ginsburg in Washington. AFP
  • An image of Ginsburg is projected on to the New York State Civil Supreme Court building in Manhattan after she died on September 18, 2020. She was affectionately known as the 'Notorious RBG'. Reuters
    An image of Ginsburg is projected on to the New York State Civil Supreme Court building in Manhattan after she died on September 18, 2020. She was affectionately known as the 'Notorious RBG'. Reuters
  • TV host Jimmy Kimmel stands before a photo of Ginsburg during the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, held online on September 20, 2020. AFP
    TV host Jimmy Kimmel stands before a photo of Ginsburg during the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, held online on September 20, 2020. AFP
  • Ginsburg died at the age of 87 after a battle with pancreatic cancer in 2020. AFP
    Ginsburg died at the age of 87 after a battle with pancreatic cancer in 2020. AFP
  • A black mink fur coat and a signed opera poster belonging to Ginsburg were auctioned by Potomack Company Auctions in Alexandria, Virginia, in April. AP
    A black mink fur coat and a signed opera poster belonging to Ginsburg were auctioned by Potomack Company Auctions in Alexandria, Virginia, in April. AP
  • Modern art belonging to Ginsburg was also auctioned in April by Potomack in Virginia. AP
    Modern art belonging to Ginsburg was also auctioned in April by Potomack in Virginia. AP
  • A silver coffee and tea set and a signed photo of an opera singer were also part of the April auction. AP
    A silver coffee and tea set and a signed photo of an opera singer were also part of the April auction. AP