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AIDS Art Auction Audi Charity Damien Hirst Elton John

ELTON JOHN: THIS DAMIEN HIRST PINK SPLATTERED AUDI IS WORTH A FORTUNE

Elton John is auctioning off this one of a kind Audi A1 that has been custom painted by the impossibly popular and “wealthiest living artist,” Damien Hirst. This particular Audi model won’t be available to the general public for months. Among other things, Hirst is famous for “spin paintings” and he did the same to this car. Despite Hirst’s obsession with “death,” Elton has assured art collecting bidders that the vehicle is “road legal and safe.” Since works by Hirst have sold for twenty million dollars, it will be interesting to see how much money Elton’s AIDS charity will benefit from this art inspired auction. We wish Elton would donate some of the money to women’s charities.

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By Janet / July 19, 2010
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Auction Christie's Dale Evans Nudie the Rodeo Tailor Roy Rogers Wallace China Westward Ho

THIS AUCTION IS LIKE A ROY ROGERS AND DALE EVANS ESTATE SALE


Roy Rogers has always been our cowboy hero and we just HAD to see what Christie’s is auctioning off from the Roy Rogers Museum. We pulled photos of our favorite items. Roy and Dale’s parade quality wardrobes were mostly made by Nudie the Rodeo Tailor and Roy’s outfits are expected to bring in $5000 to $7000 while Dale’s might be more affordable in the thousand dollar range. Too bad she was so tiny. We love the framed children’s cowboy and cowgirl ensembles ($1500 to $2000) and the Rogers family dishes (a full set of Wallace China in the Westward Ho pattern $3000 to $5000) Incidentally, Roy’s fringed gabardine cowboy suits are in remarkable condition and his son explained that his dad grew up poor and always took meticulous care of his fancy clothes.

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By Janet / July 13, 2010
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Auction Charity Lady Gaga MOCA Prada

MOCA HOPES YOU’LL FIT INTO LADY GAGA’S SHOES

gagadress1 Prada designed size 4 bouffant dress, hand painted and festooned with chandelier glass, and Frank Gehry designed headdress that Lady Gaga wore when she performed at the MOCA 30th Anniversary Gala are being auctioned off to raise money for the museum. Included with the dress are Gaga’s matching size 6 and ½ platform shoes with chandelier glass dripping from the heels. (Tiny feet!) Yes, the headpiece reminds us of Disney Hall. We saw these treasures up close and they ARE exceptional.The costume is valued at $30,000, but someone might get a good deal. The Gehry hat is also valued at $30,000, and it’s all for a worthwhile cause – we love our museum.

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By Janet / November 22, 2009
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Auction Elvis

THE SHIRT OFF ELVIS’S BACK IS UP FOR GRABS

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Photo Credit: Splash News

There’s something about a garment worn by a celebrity that makes it seem much more desirable and personal than most memorabilia. Especially if it was worn in a movie or photo. A red ultrasuede pullover samba shirt (with ¾ length sleeves) worn by Elvis Presley in a 1963 publicity photo for RCA is up for auction in Chicago. Leslie Hindman auctioneers are offering a group of Elvis items (including some of his hair) from a private collector. They predict the shirt will go for around $4000 – we think it will sell for more.

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By Janet / October 7, 2009
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Auction Michael Jackson Shopping

MICHAEL JACKSON CAN'T RESIST LLADRO FIGURINES

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Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News

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One would think Michael Jackson would be too busy rehearsing for his London concerts to find time to shop in Beverly Hills. But he just HAD to visit the Lladro store because his massive collection of Lladro porcelain figurines of babies and children from Neverland is being auctioned off on April 22. He had second thoughts about that too late, so he’s starting a new collection.

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By Janet / April 10, 2009
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Auction Ego King of Pop Michael Jackson

MICHAEL JACKSON'S EGO IS ALIVE AND WELL

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Somebody better break it to P Diddy that he’s got competition for the title “King of the World.” Seems Michael Jackson suffers the same delusions of grandeur and went so far as to commission an oil painting of himself in his royal finest. (Maybe that’s why he calls his son Prince.) This work of art (starting price $5000) is among the vast collection of Jackson stuff we told you about being auctioned by Julien’s Auctions in April. Also note the 1980’s Ms Pac Man and arcade fortune teller for sale.
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By hoodlum / February 16, 2009
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Auction Michael Jackson Neverland Shopping

MICHAEL JACKSON WANTS YOU TO BUY A PIECE OF NEVERLAND

Antique shops in LA were treated to a visit from Michael Jackson this week. He “disguised” himself in this Zorro mask, scarf, and hat, along with an Indian silk shirt and bedroom slippers, to prowl some pricey stores. He knows he’ll have room for new purchases because he’s auctioning off thousands of items, including the contents of Neverland, along with stage wardrobe, cars etc. Julien’s Auctions is handling the event on April 21. Below is an interior shot of his Bentley stretch limo up for auction. The white glove he wore in the 1983 Billie Jean video is expected to bring in beaucoup bucks. jackocar.jpg

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By hoodlum / December 13, 2008
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Auction James Brown

the secret to james brown's bouffant hair did not die with him

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Christie’s auctioned off James Brown’s estate and his family wasn’t thrilled with the results. Among the 317 items up for sale were Brown’s fabulous wardrobe of jumpsuits, capes, and boots, along with his trophies, leather couches, and even his Walk of Fame star. Everything brought high prices but the total take was $857,688 – about half of what was expected. Our personal favorite item was brown’s 1960’s salon hair dryer. When we met him backstage at Chicago’s Regal theater, he and his pink foam rollers were under that dryer. It went for $10,625.

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By hoodlum / July 20, 2008
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Auction The Osbournes

THE OSBOURNES ARE LIGHTENING THEIR LOAD- AND FILLING THEIR POCKETS

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On Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne are auctioning off the furniture from the Beverly Hills house they sold to Christina Aguilera. Sharon must have rummaged through their closets and found a lot of stuff more suited to a garage sale than an auction. Among the items up for sale are two of Sharon’s cancer wigs with a starting price of $500, a large collection of Aunt Jemima dolls starting at $50, Ozzie’s old wire rim glasses for $2000, and Kelly’s Barbie dolls for $400-600. Many items were listed as gifts from particular celebrities (Isn’t that a little insulting?) If you have money to burn and can’t make it to the Gibson Guitar Showroom in LA, check out the auction online live at auctionnetwork.com. Sharon says some of the proceeds will go to her colon cancer charity but she doesn’t say how much.

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By hoodlum / November 29, 2007
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