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Rare items from Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe hit auction block
Rare items from Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe hit auction block
Reuters
Published Dec 06, 2024 04:48 PM PHT

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Items from Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe and other pop icons are set to hit the auction block during an online sale.
Items from Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe and other pop icons are set to hit the auction block during an online sale.
“We have so many highlights in this sale from iconic golden era ‘Wizard of Oz’ to more modern day films, ‘Thelma & Louise’ - to other icons Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley. But was really unique about this sale is having the collection of Colonel Tom Parker directly from his estate, which is kind of uncanny,” said Kruse GWS Auctions Founder, Dame Brigitte Kruse.
“We have so many highlights in this sale from iconic golden era ‘Wizard of Oz’ to more modern day films, ‘Thelma & Louise’ - to other icons Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley. But was really unique about this sale is having the collection of Colonel Tom Parker directly from his estate, which is kind of uncanny,” said Kruse GWS Auctions Founder, Dame Brigitte Kruse.
The collection includes jewelry from Elvis, song lyrics, and a private telegram from Colonel Parker sent after the birth of Lisa Marie.
The collection includes jewelry from Elvis, song lyrics, and a private telegram from Colonel Parker sent after the birth of Lisa Marie.
“Lisa Marie was born February 1st, 1968. This was actually sent on the 2nd of February, the very next day from the colonel and the team directly to Elvis and Priscilla,” said Kruse.
“Lisa Marie was born February 1st, 1968. This was actually sent on the 2nd of February, the very next day from the colonel and the team directly to Elvis and Priscilla,” said Kruse.
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Parker was Presley’s only manager throughout his entire career and managed every aspect of life.
Parker was Presley’s only manager throughout his entire career and managed every aspect of life.
Kruse GWS Auctions is holding the sale, dubbed The Lost Collection of Elvis, Col. Tom Parker & More, which includes over 400 lots including props from classic films like “The Wizard of Oz.”
Kruse GWS Auctions is holding the sale, dubbed The Lost Collection of Elvis, Col. Tom Parker & More, which includes over 400 lots including props from classic films like “The Wizard of Oz.”
“What's interesting about the Tin Man is all of his wardrobe and props were lost. We were told that there were three oil cans," said Kruse. "It is just an unbelievable piece because it's the only known artifact from the Tin Man,” said Kruse, adding the prop was valued at a million dollars.
“What's interesting about the Tin Man is all of his wardrobe and props were lost. We were told that there were three oil cans," said Kruse. "It is just an unbelievable piece because it's the only known artifact from the Tin Man,” said Kruse, adding the prop was valued at a million dollars.
Also featured are relics from the RMS Titanic and props from the film and "Thelma & Louise."
Also featured are relics from the RMS Titanic and props from the film and "Thelma & Louise."
The auction will also include items from other Hollywood icons such as Joan Crawford, Bob Marley and Janet Jackson. - Report from Reuters
The auction will also include items from other Hollywood icons such as Joan Crawford, Bob Marley and Janet Jackson. - Report from Reuters
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