Michael Jackson's glove, Diana's gown and more worth up to Dh3.86m at Abu Dhabi auction
Dubai: A crystal-covered glove worn by Michael Jackson, loafers from the Thriller video and a navy gown Princess Diana wore to a New York fashion awards night are among the items heading to auction in Abu Dhabi this December. Julien's Auctions, the Los Angeles house behind some of the most expensive celebrity memorabilia sales in history, is launching its first event in the region. Celebrity &…
Abu Dhabi will host a celebrity memorabilia auction from December 5 to 10, featuring items like Michael Jackson's crystal-encrusted glove, Princess Diana's gown, and other star-studded possessions. Julien's Auctions, known for selling high-profile celebrity memorabilia, is hosting its first event in the Middle East. The three auctions, held at Rosewood Abu Dhabi, will focus on Michael Jackson's fashion legacy, Princess Diana's influence in fashion, and pop culture icons.
The most valuable lot is Diana's midnight-blue gown, estimated to fetch up to Dh1.47 million ($400,000). Michael Jackson's lots include a Vibe magazine cover glove estimated at Dh220,000 to Dh294,000 and Thriller video loafers estimated at Dh73,000 to Dh147,000. Diana's items include a CFDA Fashion Awards gown estimated at Dh734,500 to Dh1.47 million, a "Revenge Dress" estimated at Dh73,000 to Dh110,000, and a Ralph Lauren shirt estimated at Dh37,000 to Dh73,000.
The total value of the announced highlight lots is estimated between Dh2.17 million and Dh3.86 million.
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