The cable-knit sweater - with a pre-sale estimate of 250 to 400 U.S. dollars - is a version of one Onassis was often photographed wearing, a style she owned in several colors, according to Christie's auction catalog.

All of the items are in excellent condition and are relatively inexpensive because they aren't new designs and have been worn, Leyfer said Friday. "That's part of the appeal and it's what makes it a collectible," she said.

This photo provided by Christie's auction house shows an Yves Saint Laurent cable-knit and fox fur sweater jacket with an estimated selling price of 250-400 dollars. (Source: chinadaily.com.cn)

Another item for sale is a dusty pink layered tulle evening dress with metallic pink and silver embroidery, which Saint Laurent designed for Dior in 1958. It's could fetch 1,000 to 1,500 dollars.

The costume jewelry includes a floral gold-tone metal and crystal stone necklace from 1990, estimated to sell for 1,000 to 1,500 dollars, and a hammered gilt-metal "ethnic" necklace from the 1970s that could bring 600 to 800 dollars.

The sale also includes pieces from other designers including Christian Lacroix, Thierry Mugler, Balenciaga and Gianni Versace.

(China Daily June 17, 2008)