JULIEN’S AUCTIONS ANNOUNCES ICONS & IDOLS: ROCK N’ ROLL
EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC MEMORABILIA FROM THE WORLD’S GREATEST MUSICAL ARTISTS OF ALL TIME TO BE AUCTIONED November 7 – 8, 2014
Beverly Hills, California – (October 27, 2014) — Julien’s Auctions, the world’s premier music and entertainment memorabilia auction house, has announced the highly anticipated Icons & Idols: Rock n’ Roll auction event to take place on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills gallery located at 9665 Wilshire Boulevard. The auction will feature hundreds of items from the lives and careers of some of music’s biggest artists including The Beatles, U2, Chris Martin, The Grateful Dead, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, Kurt Cobain, Heart, Mick Jagger, James Brown, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Cher, Prince, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis and even a bit of Liberace and many more. (photo left: Bono signed, used Gretsch guitar) Highlights of the Icons & Idols: Rock n’ Roll event include an impressive collection of rare and stage/studio used guitars that are worthy of a Grammy Award winning performance. The collection includes Bono’s signed and played “Irish Falcon” Gretsch guitar (Estimate: $20,000-$30,000), U2’s the Edge studio used guitar (Estimate: $60,000-$80,000), Chris Martin stage played guitar (Estimate: $6,000-$8,000), a Todd Rundgren stage played Italia guitar (Estimate: $600-$800), Stephen Stills Gibson J200 Guitar (Estimate: $18,000-$20,000), David Bowie’s stage used Takamine 12-string guitar (Estimate: $20,000-$30,000), a set of three John Lennon Inspired limited edition J-160E Gibson guitars (Estimate: $20,000-$30,000), a Prince Love Symbol guitar (Estimate: $10,000-$15,000), Elvis Presley’s NBN stage used acoustic guitar (Estimate: $30,000-$40,000) and many more.
Other auction highlights include the Collection of Ann & Nancy Wilson of the mega-rock-band Heart, The Collection of Madonna and The Collection of Naomi Judd. In addition, the Icons & Idols: Rock n’ Roll will offer collectors the chance to own a piece of rock n’ roll history as Julien’s Auctions offers items including an Alton Kelly Mickey Hart “Rolling Thunder” Grateful Dead cover art (Estimate: $8,000-$10,000), Todd Rundgren’s original album figural art (Estimate: $100-$300), Rick Griffin Adventure of Griffin and Stoner cartoon (Estimate $200-$400), John Cash handwritten lyrics (Estimate: $800-$1,200), Led Zeppelin signed Led Zeppelin vinyl cover (Estimate: $12,000-$14,000), Jimi Hendrix Gered Mankowitz print ($5,000-$7,000), a Kurt Cobain stage worn shirt (Estimate: $3,000-$5,000), Mick Jagger’s performance production files (Estimate: $4,000-$6,000), Mile Davis’ Maxfield Custom leather motorcycle jacket (Estimate: $5,000-$7,000) and the Godfather of Soul James Brown’s red sequined cape (Estimate: $3,000-
$5,000). (John Lennon Spectacles) Beatles memorabilia to be offered includes a Beatles signed receipt (Estimate: $8,000-$10,000), a Beatles “Diana Dors” wax bust from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover (Estimate: $50,000-$70,000), a Beatles signed Valex image (Estimate: $12,000-$15,000), John Lennon’s spectacles ($20,000-$40,000) and a signed John Lennon and Yoko Ono calendar ($4,000-$6,000). Many other items from the Fab Four will be offered during the two day rock n’ roll auction event. (photo left: Jimi Hendrix print) From the flamboyant entertainer Liberace to the King of Pop himself, the Icons & Idols: Rock n’ Roll auction will also include a collection of items befitting of rock royalty. These highlights include Liberace’s “Stars & Stripes” ensemble ($6,000-$8,000), Whitney Houston’s stage worn cat suit (Estimate: $2,000-$3,000), Michael Jackson’s Breakaway jumpsuit (Estimate: $8,000-$10,000), a Michael Jackson video worn jacket (Estimate:$10,000-$15,000), a Michael Jackson “Dangerous” tour costume (Estimate: $10,000-$15,000), Lady Gaga’s Harper Bazaar worn sunglasses ($8,000- $10,000), Rihanna’s stage worn ensemble (Estimate: $2,000-$4,000), Frank Sinatra’s signed “Witchcraft” lithograph (Estimate: $1,500-$2,000), an Elvis Presley Bomber Jacket (Estimate: $6,000-$8,000), Elvis Presley’s TCB eyeglasses ($8,000-$12,000), an Elvis Presley gifted ring (Estimate: $16,000-$18,000), an Elvis Presley overcoat (Estimate: $15,000-$20,000) and an Elvis Presley white Deerskin North leather ensemble (Estimate: $30,000-$40,000).
Icons & Idols: Rock n’ Roll Auction Public Exhibition Includes the “Ladies Who Rock” Exhibition Monday, November 3, 2014 through Friday, November 7, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time daily Julien's Auctions Gallery, 9665 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 150, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (Across from Saks Fifth Avenue - parking available in underground garage)
Icons & Idols: Rock n’ Roll Auction Friday, November 7th, 2014 Session I - 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time Session II - 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Saturday, November 8th, 2014 Session III - 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time Session IV - 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time Both sessions to take place at Julien's Auctions Gallery 9665 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills (across from Saks 5th Avenue). Parking available on-site.
Registering to Bid Registration is required to bid in this live auction and can be done in person at the exhibition and auction, or online before the sale at the JuliensAuctions.com Registration page to bid by phone, proxy or in person, or online at JuliensLive.com/signup/ to bid live online, or by calling (310) 836-1818. (U2’s the Edge played, signed Gretsch) (above: James Brown cape)
Placing Bids There are four ways to bid in this sale: 1. Bid through Julien's Auctions Online Live in Real Time at JuliensLive.com. 2. Place bids in the room by attending the auction. 3. Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative, who sits in the room and conveys the bid to the auctioneer. 4. Enter Absentee bids. Absentee bid forms are printed in the back of each catalogue, and are also available by calling Julien's Auctions at (310) 836-1818 or online at our Register to Bid page.
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