Legends 2011 Auction
Julien's Auctions, the world's premier entertainment and celebrity memorabilia auction house returns to The Ponte Resort in Macau, China with a showcase of film, music, and sports memorabilia from some of the world’s most admired superstars including legendary film icon Marilyn Monroe and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Other iconic pieces to be offered include personal effects from Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Madonna, Her Royal Highness, Diana Princess of Wales, Michael Jordon, Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali and many others.
Among the auction’s movie highlights include: the provocative green gown worn by Marilyn Monroe in River of No Return (est $200,000 - $300,000); a selection of award-winning costumes from Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Last Emperor (est range from $100 - $1,500); costumes from Dennis Hopper’s portrayal of Deacon in Waterworld (est $400 - $600); Alfred Molina’s wayward tentacle as Doctor Octopus from Spiderman 2; and a nefarious Thuggee costume from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom blockbuster (est $3,000 - $4,000).
The auction also highlights several iconic items from the world of music. Unique Beatles memorabilia - a note signed by John Lennon ($6,000 - $8,000), a Paul McCartney signed Hofner bass (est $4,000 - $6,000), handwritten lyrics from the band’s first bassist, Stuart Sutcliffe (est $400 - $600), and a rare 1963 Beatles concert poster (est $12,000 - $14,000). Other choice music items include a Madonna signed “Sex” book (est $800 - $1,200), a stage worn gold bustier from her Who’s That Girl tour (est $6,000 - $8,000), images of Madonna by Herb Ritz signed by the superstar ($200 - $400), an early model headshot with information sheet (est $200 - $400), and a recording of Madonna singing “Simon Says” with her band The Emmy’s (est $600 - $800). Pieces from the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Elvis and many other musical icons also appear in the Julien’s Auction’s “Legends” auction.
The “Legends” auction proudly showcases awards, mementos, photographs, letters, clothing, and personal effects from some of the world’s most admired superstars. A full list of items for auction can be viewed at www.julienslive.com.JULIENS AUCTION’S “LEGENDS” EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
Beijing, China: Beijing New World Department Store
Address: 3 Chong Wen Men Wai Da Jie, Chongwen District, Beijing, China
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, September 8th - Sunday, September 11th
Shanghai, China: Shanghai-Hong Kong New World Department Store - Baoshan Branch Store
Address: 888 Zhenhua Road, Boashan District, Shanghai, China
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, September 15th - Sunday, September 18th
Tianjin, China: Tianjin New World Department Store
Address: 138 Dongma Road, Nakai District, Tianjin, China
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, September 22nd - Sunday, September 25th
Shenyang, China: Shenyang New World Department Store - Zhonghua Road Branch Store
Address: 88 Zhonghua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, September 29th - Sunday, October 2nd
Harbin, China: Harbin New World Department Store
Address: 403 Huayuan Street, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, October 6th - Sunday, October 9th
Macau, China: Ponte 16 Resort, Macau
Address: ANDAR 4, Rua das Lorchas e Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, entre Pontes 12A a 20, Macau, China
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, October 13th - Saturday, October 22nd
AUCTION SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 22nd Macau, China
| Session I: Lots 1 – 276 | Session II: Lots 277 - 517 | ||
| Asia Session I: |
(China Time Zone) 10:00 a.m. |
Session II: | 2:00 p.m. |
| Europe Session I: |
(Greenwich Mean Time) 3:00 a.m. |
Session II: | 7:00 a.m. |
| New York Session I: |
(Eastern Daylight Time) 10:00 p.m. |
Session II: | 2:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles Session I: |
(Pacific Daylight Time) 7:00 p.m. |
Session II: | 11:00 p.m. |
Registering to Bid
Registration is required to bid in this live auction and can be done either in person at the exhibitions and auction or by registering to bid before the sale or by calling (310) 836-1818.
Placing Bids
There are four ways to bid in this sale:
- Bid through Julien's Auctions Online Live in Real Time at JuliensLive.com.
- Place bids in the room by attending the auction.
- 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 juliensauctions.com.
