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A major auction organized by one of the world’s leading entertainment memorabilia houses will put for sale more than 400 pieces of music legends as Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, the english band Oasis, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, and more artists.
EThe king of pop will be one of the protagonists of the auction from Propstore, which will take place next November in London, with several iconic pieces that marked his career.
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Among them is one of the most expensive items in the entire auction: a black and gold military-style jacket of the singer, personalized with photographs of the artist, worn on his HIStory tour in 1995, estimated at between £200,000 and £400,000 $1,100 – $2,200 million pesos).
Another article is the “Thriller” tour rehearsal jacket, autographed by Jackson himself and which was on display at the Grammy Museum for 12 years, valued between £150,000 and £300,000 ($830 – $1.66 billion).
Also up for auction are the singer’s autographed loafers worn at musician Sammy Davis Jr.’s 60th birthday celebration in 1989 (£5,000 – £10,000 / from $27 to $55 million) and a fedora that Jackson wore on stage during the 1984 Victory Tour (£8,000 – £16,000 / $44 – $88 million).
Among the memories of the megastar Jimi Hendrix, highlights a collection of mix tapes with four unreleased recordings and a handwritten note by the guitarist himself, valued between £15,000 and £30,000 ($83 to $166 million).
Oasis will also be present at the auction with a unique Noel Gallagher guitarthe Gibson Les Paul Florentine Silver Sparkle, used by the musician during 1997 and 1998. The guitar was made specifically for him, considered by Gallagher as “the best guitar in the world”has an estimated price of between £200,000 and £400,000 ($1,100 – $2,200 million), and it is one of the most anticipated articles.
From The Beatles’ John Lennon, the composer and singer’s first Vox amplifier, valued at £100,000 – £200,000, will go on sale ($555 – 1,110 million).
Lennon purchased this amp in 1962 and it was the first Vox amp he used as part of The Fab Four. According to the auction house it could be said that it is ““one of the most important Beatles and Lennon artifacts to ever hit the market.”
On Kurt Cobain, The lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter of the iconic ’90s grunge band, Nirvana, has a handwritten letter from the artist requesting a music video, estimated at £15,000 – £30,000 ($83 to $166 million).
This auction hopes to raise around 2 million pounds with these 400 historical pieces, as well as other objects such as accessories and costumes from iconic films such as Star Wars (1977), Cleopatra (1963) and Batman (1992). The four day event will be broadcast live with more than 1,800 lots of television, film and music memories.
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