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The winner of this auction is in a state of Nirvana. Kurt Cobain‘s guitar from the grunge band’s epic “MTV Unplugged” gig sold Saturday for a record $6 million, Julien’s Auctions reported. The previous guitar moneymaker was $3.95 million for a Black Stratocaster owned by Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, according to Rolling Stone. Pre-auction bids …
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Mickey Mantle’s 1953 Yankees contract sold for $39,237 at auction. In the four-page document — signed “Mickey C. Mantle” and dated Feb. 23, 1953 — the slugger agreed to render his “skilled services as a baseball player” for $17,500. He listed his hometown as “Commerce, Okla.” The document is countersigned by general manager George Weiss. …
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The world’s top models are cleaning out their closets for a great cause. British Vogue partnered with luxury resale site Hardly Ever Worn It for a special auction featuring designer items donated by a host of style icons, with all profits benefiting NHS Charities Together and the NAACP. Highlights include a Fenty denim corset dress …
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The Academy Museum is now the proud owner of Florence Pugh’s iconic floral dress from “Midsommar.” The organization behind the Oscars was the highest bidder in an auction held by A24, with proceeds going to coronavirus relief efforts. The final bid went for $65,000, per A24’s website, though the Academy Museum declined to confirm the …
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Michael Jordan’s stock keeps soaring. With the massively popular series, “The Last Dance,” bringing renewed focus to the basketball icon’s career, a pair of autographed game-worn sneakers from Jordan’s 1984-85 rookie season were sold on Sunday for a record $560,000, bringing in about four times as much money as Sotheby’s anticipated. The previous all-time sales …
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Thankfully, fans didn’t take it easy bidding for this rock star’s writing. Eagles legend Don Henley has helped raise more than $100,000 for a Texas food bank — simply by writing out the lyrics to his hit song “Desperado.” The 72-year-old singer contacted Heritage Auctions offering help after hearing that it was raising money for …
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A24 is hoping you’ll take a cut of their gems — for charity. The indie production company responsible for movies such as ”Uncut Gems,” “Midsommar” and “Mid90s,” plus the hit HBO series “Euphoria,” is auctioning off props and costumes online to benefit local charities and hospitals providing COVID-19 relief. The virtual auction will give “movie …
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Grrreat deal, or total ripoff? One of “Tiger King” star Joe Exotic‘s signature sequin shirts can now be yours — at a starting bid of $650, that is. An eBay seller told TMZ he snagged the sparkly top a few weeks ago for just $100, when the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park — Exotic’s former …
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The white glove worn by hit-maker Michael Jackson has sold for more than £85,000 ($104,711 USD) at auction. Fans of the pop superstar who died aged 50 in 2009 went mad for the crystal-studded mitt. He wore it many times on stage and in videos while he performed his classic songs, including Billie Jean. It …
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Bankrupt home-furnishings chain Pier 1 Imports has canceled plans to auction off its stores and other assets this week, according to court documents. The Fort Worth, Texas-based retailer pulled the plug on an auction that was slated for Tuesday “in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing government shut-downs and overall unstable market conditions,” according to …
The winner of this auction is in a state of Nirvana. Kurt Cobain‘s guitar from the grunge band’s epic “MTV Unplugged” gig sold Saturday for a record $6 million, Julien’s Auctions reported. The previous guitar moneymaker was $3.95 million for a Black Stratocaster owned by Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, according to Rolling Stone. Pre-auction bids …
