An auction selling Michael Jackson memorabilia on the first anniversary of his death brought in nearly $1 million, with his infamous Swarovski-crystal-studded glove selling for $190,000, Popeater.com is reporting. The auction, which was held at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, drew bidders from around the world, sold more than 200 items. The glove, which Jackson wore on his 1984 Victory Tour, was one of several items that drew in 10 times more than their estimated value. The glove was valued between $20,000 and $30,000. Wanda Kelley of Los Angeles was identified as the buyer, and also bough several of Jackson’s albums. A pair of the singer’s loafers sold for $90,000, against an [...]...
- 6/29/2010
- by karen
- ShockYa
Michael Jackson’s iconic Swarovski crystal studded glove worn during his 1984 Victory tour sold on Friday for $190,000. The glove sold during an auction of the late King of Pop’s memorabilia in Las Vegas.
Michael Jackson rehearsing for This Is It Tour (Aeg)
The Michael Jackson glove was originally only estimated to sell for around $30,000. The winning bidder, a Los Angeles resident named Wanda Kelley, apparently wasn’t fazed by the final price. “Let’s just say I wasn’t walking out of here without that glove,” Kelley told the Las Vegas Sun.
Other Michael Jackson memorabilia at the auction also went for hefty prices. The jacket he wore during an interview with Barbara Walters sold for $120,000 and a white Fedora was purchased for over $56,000. A pair of the pop star’s shoes was bought for a whopping $90,000.
We love Michael Jackson as much as the next fan, but we...
Michael Jackson rehearsing for This Is It Tour (Aeg)
The Michael Jackson glove was originally only estimated to sell for around $30,000. The winning bidder, a Los Angeles resident named Wanda Kelley, apparently wasn’t fazed by the final price. “Let’s just say I wasn’t walking out of here without that glove,” Kelley told the Las Vegas Sun.
Other Michael Jackson memorabilia at the auction also went for hefty prices. The jacket he wore during an interview with Barbara Walters sold for $120,000 and a white Fedora was purchased for over $56,000. A pair of the pop star’s shoes was bought for a whopping $90,000.
We love Michael Jackson as much as the next fan, but we...
- 6/27/2010
- by Ann
- SnarkFood.com
Bidders from around the world bought up Michael Jackson memorabilia worth nearly $1 million at an auction on the anniversary of his death, including $190,000 for the Swarovski-crystal-studded glove he wore on his 1984 Victory Tour.The bidding that began Friday on more than 200 items was "unlike anything we've ever experienced," said Darren Julien of Julien's Auctions, which ran the auction at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.Some items, like the glove, brought 10 times more than their estimated value, he said."It just shows you Michael Jackson is the most sought after and most collectible celebrity of all time. It was just phenomenal," Julien told the Las Vegas Review-Journal."People flew in from Asia, Russia, all over. Now that he's gone, we now realize the true legend we lost," said Julien, who has not had a similar auction in his 15 years in the business. He predicted the...
- 6/26/2010
- Filmicafe
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