A rhinestone-studded leather glove worn by pop icon Michael Jackson on his maiden Moonwalk in 1983 was on display in New York yesterday before it rocks on to the auction block.
A rhinestone-studded leather glove worn by pop icon Michael Jackson on his maiden Moonwalk in 1983 was on display in New York yesterday before it rocks on to the auction block.
The sparkling bit of pop history was among 350 lots in the catalogue at the sale set to take place on Saturday.
For fans of the late King of Pop, about 80 items are up for grabs. Among the Jackson belongings: a pair of sparkle-encrusted shoes, portraits of Charlie Chaplin drawn by Jackson when he was just nine years old, a black shirt signed by the star, hats, a 1985 Mercedes, handwritten letters, and assorted travel souvenirs.
The glove could fetch more than the estimated $40,000-60,000 (Rs 18.5 to 28 lakh), as a number of collectors have already voiced interest, said Darren Julien of Julien's Auction.
The "made in Korea" left-handed golf glove encrusted with Swarovski crystals was probably purchased for about $30 (Rs 1,400).
But it was famously worn by the star in a televised concert marking Motown's 25th anniversary.
Jackson wowed viewers, performing the song Billie Jean and premiering his Moonwalk moves for mass consumption.
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