A plastic crown worn by the Notorious B.I.G. during the rapper’s “King of New York” photoshoot — originally purchased for $6 before the March 1997 photograph was taken — sold for $595,000 Tuesday night at Sotheby’s first-ever auction dedicated to hip-hop memorabilia. The crown — sold by photographer Barron Claiborne, …
Read More »Steve Martin's Iconic White Suit, Film Props Head to Auction
Steve Martin’s iconic three-piece white suit and items from The Jerk and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels highlight an auction dedicated to the comic actor’s personal collection. Julien’s Auctions’ July 17th and 18th event will features hundreds of items curated by Martin, including props from his films and comedy sketches, memorable pieces …
Read More »BTS' Tour Microphones Sell for $83,000 at MusiCares Auction
Seven microphones used by BTS during the K-pop group’s Love Yourself tours sold for over $83,000 Friday at a Grammy week auction in support of MusiCares. The microphones, the first-ever BTS-authorized items to be auctioned, well exceeded their pre-auction estimate of between $10,000 and $20,000, Julien’s Auctions said. BTS are …
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