Apple's Founding Papers Return to Auction, Could Fetch Up to...
The 1976 Apple founding document signed by Jobs, Wozniak, and Wayne is expected to reach up to $4 million at a New York auction in January 2026.
- In a New York sale on January 23, Christie’s will feature the three-page Apple agreement valued between $2,000,000 and $4,000,000 by Apple Insider.
- The three-page agreement contains the written document that made official the formation of Apple Computer Company in 1976 and bears signatures of Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne.
- Ron Wayne left less than a fortnight after Apple’s creation and sold his 10 percent share back within a year, accepting $1,500 to sign away remaining interests and later selling his copy for $500, which he regretted in a BBC interview.
- Given past sales, collectors should expect strong bidding as vintage Apple memorabilia demand rises, shown by a 2023 unopened first-generation iPhone fetching around 300 times its original price.
- Against a backdrop of rising vintage‑tech prices, the lot’s link to founders’ signatures amplifies media and historians' interest and could spotlight the tech memorabilia market.
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Apple's 1976 formation papers could fetch $4 million at auction
The original founding agreement that resulted in the creation of the Apple Computer Company in 1976 is probably heading to auction, with the documents expected to sell for up to $4 million.Apple's founding documents - Image credit: Christie's Images LTD. 2025Apple memorabilia frequently goes on sale for high prices at auction. For one set of documents crucial to the history of the company itself, the buyer could end up paying millions.Auction ho…
channelnews : Apple’s Original Founding Agreement Expected To Sell For Up To $4 Million USD At Auction
The written agreement that formally established Apple Computer Company in 1976 is heading to auction, where it is expected to sell for as much as $4 million USD. According to Apple Insider, the historic three-page contract will be featured by the British auction house Christie’s, which operates international salerooms including one in New York. The...
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