Kobe Bryant Storage Locker Treasures Returned to Vanessa, 'It's All Worked Out' - TMZ

-- like a scene out of "Storage Wars" -- which contained everything from Kobe Bryant shoes to jerseys and even a mink coat from a photoshoot.

But, we're told Vanessa Bryant learned about the auction and felt the items belonged with the Bryant family -- so her reps reached out to Rene before he put them up for sale in hopes of working out a deal.

That said, Rene was able to keep some of the items that were NOT worn by Kobe -- some cool shoes and shirts ...