Michael Jackson Memorabilia Auctioned as Biopic Breaks Box Office Records

GWS Auctions is seizing the excitement surrounding the new Michael Jackson biopic, which raked in $97 million during its opening weekend, by presenting nine memorabilia items from the late star in a sale scheduled for May 2. This auction features a total of 734 items from Prince Lorenzo de' Medici's collection, a descendant of the Medici family and an artist. Notable pieces include a crystal-studded white glove from Jackson's 1984 Victory tour and Swarovski-embellished white socks from the Dangerous tour, both of which were showcased during the iconic "Motown 25" performance in March 1983 when Jackson unveiled the moonwalk. Additionally, a pair of signed Florsheim Imperial Como Loafers, size 9.5, worn and autographed by Jackson, comes with a letter from his assistant, Rosemary Chavira, dated April 1999, verifying their authenticity. Bidding starts at $7,500 with increments of $500. Previous sales of Jackson's loafers include £22,800 in 2009 by Bonhams, $32,000 in 2014 by Julien's, and £6,900 by Propstore Auctions in 2024. The current listing has garnered over 100 views but no bids so far. Other prominent items in the auction are three gold watches from A. Lange & Sohne, Patek Philippe, and Richard Mille, valued at $70,000, $70,000, and $60,000, respectively. A separate auction featuring 50 MJ memorabilia items in June is anticipated to generate $1 million.