Crystal Michael Jackson Glove Sells for $190K

By PopEater / Wire Services Posted Jun 27th 2010 09:32AM

Bidders from around the world bought up Michael Jackson memorabilia worth nearly $1 million at an auction on the anniversary of his death, including $190,000 for the Swarovski-crystal-studded glove he wore on his 1984 Victory Tour.

The bidding that began Friday on more than 200 items was "unlike anything we've ever experienced," said Darren Julien of Julien's Auctions, which ran the auction at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

Some items, like the glove, brought 10 times more than their estimated value, he said.

"It just shows you Michael Jackson is the most sought after and most collectible celebrity of all time. It was just phenomenal," Julien told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

"People flew in from Asia, Russia, all over. Now that he's gone, we now realize the true legend we lost," said Julien, who has not had a similar auction in his 15 years in the business. He predicted the sales would easily top $1 million by the time the auction wrapped up Sunday.

The glove had been expected to sell for between $20,000 and $30,000. The $190,000 sale price included the buyer's premium of $30,000, a standard industry fee that goes to the auction house, Julien said.

The winning bidder was Wanda Kelley of Los Angeles, who also bought a number of Jackson's albums at the auction, the Las Vegas Sun reported. She said she was prepared to go higher if necessary.

"Let's just say I wasn't walking out of here without that glove," she said.

A pair of Jackson's stage-worn loafers that were listed as worth $2,000 to $3,000 went for $90,000.

The custom jacket that the pop singer was wearing during his interview with Barbara Walters was listed at $6,000 to $8,000. It sold for $120,000.

A white Fedora sold for $56,250. One of the last autographs Jackson signed, dated June 24, 2009, in his handwriting, went for $21,000.

Non-Jackson items that sold at the auction included:

- A Jimi Hendrix Fender guitar for $180,000.

- Prince's 'Purple Rain' handwritten lyrics, which sold for $66,000.

- An Elvis Presley shirt worn in 1956 on 'The Milton Berle Show,' which fetched $61,200.

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By Mandi!R.I.PMJ!ILYFOREVERANDALWAYS

Don't sell anything of his!!!!!!!! DON't its too vaulable!!! DON'T! SELL ANYTHING OF HIS!!!!! O; LET HIS KIDS HAVE EVERYTHING!

By ratt69

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think i could find something else to spend my money on.

By TRINA

That's is amazing how all of you who claim to hate Michael are the 1st ones to read his article get a life loser

By fanblade

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Thats really gross,you never know where that glove has been.

By shaki

Yes WE DO! IT's been in the hands of one of the greatest men in this world.

By davidcdiehl

I WOULD RATHER HAVE ON OF BING CROSBYS HATS!!

By jmj

contact his estate and inquire about getting a hat or anything else you could afford.

By sean murrey

a waste of money.

By Tell It Like It Is

sean murrey - Money you didn't spend. Your opinion does NOT refute glove is HIStory.

By Sammy

Haters are loosers. MJ haters will never find joy in their lives because they are loosers.

By judith

Yes, I agree there are so many nasty people in this world. Very few have hearts that are truly loving and pure. For those of us who loved Michael we will be able to carry on the love. I love you MJ.

By renman103

i think some haters found some joy in their lives on 6/25/09

By abb

burn everything the child-molestor owns and his in-tomb azz!!!!!! can't believe people cry bout M J...Molestor Jackson you people step down very low !!!!!!!!!

Apparently, not nearly as low, or hard enough as we SHOULD have. You're still here. Please. STFU.

By Rhonda

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Do your homework hater...Jordan Chandler lied...isn't there something else you'd rather do than be here pissing on a legends memory? You're a sad little worm...

By ConcernedSoul

Crawl back under the rock you surfaced from. You know the old adage, "If you have nothing nice to say....don't say anything at all" It would do you a world of good if you heed that.

By Debbie

you people on here are so rude. Michael was a great singer and a good man .

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