A collection of memorabilia linked to some of the world’s most recognisable cultural figures, including Michael Jackson and Princess Diana, is set to go under the hammer in Abu Dhabi this December, with the currently announced highlights carrying combined estimates of up to Dh3.86 million.
According to Gulf News, Julien’s Auctions will host its inaugural regional Celebrity & Culture Week at Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island from December 5 to 10. The event will feature three separate auctions bringing together fashion, music, film and other pieces associated with major international figures.
Among the most closely watched items is a crystal-covered glove worn by Michael Jackson during a 2002 Vibe magazine cover shoot. The glove carries an estimated value of between $40,000 and $60,000, or approximately Dh147,000 to Dh220,000.
The auction will also offer the loafers Jackson wore in the iconic Thriller music video. They are expected to fetch between $20,000 and $40,000 and are accompanied by a personal letter to choreographer Michael Peters.
Two jackets associated with Jackson’s Bad era will also be offered. One, designed by his longtime costume designers Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins, was signed and donated by Jackson to the TJ Martell Foundation. It is estimated at between $60,000 and $80,000.
