Iconic Audrey Hepburn Dress Snags $100G at Auction

Dec. 7: Former British ballerina Darcey Bussell models a black Valentino haute couture black organza ruffle edge cocktail dress from 1971, in London. (AP)

LONDON – The black cocktail dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in "How to Steal a Million" has sold for nearly $100,000 at auction.

Kerry Taylor Auctions says the Chantilly lace dress sold to an anonymous bidder for 60,000 pounds (about $97,700).

It was one of 40 items from Hepburn's wardrobe sold off by her friend Tanja Star-Busmann.

The auctioneer said Tuesday's sale made a total of 268,320 pounds. It says half of the net proceeds will go to The Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund.