Prince memorabilia to be auctioned
New York auction house Julien's Auctions is selling around 150 items that once belonged to Prince. From vibrant stage outfits to signed napkins, everything up for sale is sure to make fans' hearts beat faster.
A taste of what's on offer
Before the auction kicks off, bidders can take a look around New York's Hard Rock Cafe to see what's up for auction. The yellow guitar is of course an eye-catcher, but more on that later...
No suits off-the-rack here
This eye-catching white suit was worn by Prince in 2003 during a gig in Hong Kong. The musician was legendary for his imaginative outfits. Now, fans have the chance to bid on several of them at the auction in New York's Hard Rock Café – that is, if they have the necessary cash.
Bright, bold and sparkling
These pantsuits were favored by Prince during his Purple Rain era. You can see them in the exhibition My Name is Prince, currently on display in Amsterdam. Fans can't bid on these pieces, but not to worry: Julien's has many colorful outfits on offer, including a blue one the superstar wore at his millennium party, estimated at $70,000.
Shoes, shoes and more shoes
Whether red, green, blue, patterned or embroidered with glitter: Prince had a collection of footwear that would make some women pale with envy. The items belonged to Prince's first wife, dancer Mayte Garcia, who left them to Julien's Auctions.
A valuable collector's item
This yellow cloud guitar, which owes its name to its whimsical shape, is sure to make fans' hearts beat faster, and is the highlight of the auction. Julien's values it at around $80,000 (€68,000), but when the bidding war starts, the final price will probably be much higher. In 2017, a similar guitar was sold for $700,000.
Prince's favorite symbol
The musician wore this hat with chains on the cover of his album My Name Is Prince. Unmistakable is its "Love Symbol," which is also the name of his 14th album. The figure itself combines traditional symbols of man and woman, Prince once explained.
Walking stick or musical magic wand?
The love symbol is unmistakable on the tip of this walking stick, which is embellished with diamonds. The fancy item also made an appearance in the video for the song "Fix Ur Life Up." The upcoming auction will determine whether the diamond accessory is worth as much to fans as it was to Prince himself.