Michael Jackson Items
1 March 2010
Press Release:
THE NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE MUSEUM OF STYLE ICONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH JULIENS AUCTIONS PRESENTS HIGHLIGHTS FROM:
KING OF POP: A once in a lifetime Auction
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Featuring The Personal Property of Michael Jackson With a Portion of the Proceeds Benefiting MusiCares®
March 6th - 22nd Exclusive Irish Preview at the Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons located at the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Center, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
April 22nd - 25th The Auction will be held at 9900 Wilshire adjacent to The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
Since opening its doors to the public in June 2007, the Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons has been the Exclusive Irish Showcase for many of the most notable auctions in the Entertainment Industry. From Bob Hope to U2 and now to the King of Pop 'Michael Jackson.' |
In association with Juliens Auctions, the Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons will present highlights from the King of Pop: A once in a lifetime Auction, featuring the personal property of Michael Jackson.
An array of treasures from Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch including Jackson's iconic white-jeweled glove, a selection of his onstage costumes dating from the Jackson 5 to the present, one of the fedoras he wore in the video for Billie Jean and much more will be showcased in this Exclusive Irish Preview.
The highlights from the King of Pop: A Once in a Lifetime Auction will go on public display at the Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons from March 6th - 22nd.
Post preview, Julien's Auctions ( www.juliensauctions.com) will host a 7 day museum quality exhibition at 9900 Wilshire adjacent to The Beverly Hilton to the from Tuesday April 14th through Monday April 21st. The auction begins on Wednesday, April 22nd and runs through Saturday April 25th.
This monumental five-day auction, boasting more than 2,000 items offers an astounding array of Fine & Decorative Art items, paintings and life size bronze and marble sculptures, Memorabilia from the Life & Career of Michael Jackson. and even the grandiose entry gates to Neverland Ranch.
The auction also includes Amusements, Arcade Games & Disneyana, Entertainment Memorabilia and Garden Statuary Furniture from the personal collection of Michael Jackson.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit MusiCares®, a charity of The Recording Academy®. Auction Network will broadcast the auction live on national televion and stream video of the auction online providing fans all over the world a front row seat to watch and bid in real time on the items up for sale.
Beginning February 15th, 2009 bidders will be able to place proxy bids, register for the auction and explore the history of the more than 2,000 lots in this historic auction by visiting www.juliensauctions.com. |
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About the Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons
Located onsite at the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Center, the Museum of Style Icons is a permanent exhibition dedicated to design and style excellence. The Museum showcases artifacts associated with some of the most legendary icons of film and music including Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Bette Davis, the Beatles, Gloria Swanson, and many more.
In association with Juliens Auctions, the Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style is the exclusive Irish Showcase for many of the most notable auctions in the Entertainment Industry. Previous Auction Highlights include U2, Bob Hope and collections from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe. here
About Julian's Auctions
With expertise specializing in entertainment memorabilia, Julien's Auctions has quickly established themselves as the premier auction house to the stars, producing high profile celebrity estates and entertainment auctions. Julien's Auctions presents exciting, professionally managed and extremely successful auctions with full color high quality auction catalogues unlike any other auction company. Previous auctions include the collections of Cher, Madonna, U2, Barbara Streisand, Muhammad Ali, Debbie Reynolds, and the estates of Marilyn Monroe, Bob Hope, Mary Pickford and many more.
About Auction Network
Auction Network is the live-bid-to-picture interactive auction entertainment network that offers television and online audiences compelling interactive programming merging the sport and spirit of live auction with the ability to watch, bid and win live, in real-time, in H-D from anywhere in the world. Auction Network allows viewers to participate either live or through absentee bidding online and on television across cable and satellite channels worldwide.
About MusicCares
Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.
The Catalogue
The six box set catalogue can be pre-purchased by logging on to www.juliensauctions.com or by calling (310)836-1818. The catalogues comprise of a 6 book set in a hard box cover and the price is $100 per set plus shipping and handling. A limited edition catalogue box set, signed and numbered by Michael Jackson, will be available for $500 plus shipping and handling.
Registering to Bid
Registration is required to bid in this live auction and can be done either in person at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, or by visiting www.juliensauctions.com before the sale or by calling (310) 816-1818. Online bidding registration can be completed via Auction Network online.
Placing Bids
There are four ways to bid in this sale:
- Place bids in the room by attending the auction in person
- Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative, who sits in the room and conveys the bid to the auctioneer
- Enter Absentee bids. Absentee bid forms are printed in the back of each catalogue, and are also available by calling Julien's Auctions or online at www.juliensauctions.com
- Proxy and live interactive bidding prior to and during the auction is available online through Auction Network
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