US EditionMichael Jackson’s Dirty Sock Sells for More than US$8,000 at Auction in France
FRANCE, JUL 31 – The glittery sock, worn during Michael Jackson's 1997 HIStory World Tour, sold for nearly $9,000, reflecting ongoing high demand for his iconic performance memorabilia.
- Aurore Illy said a used Michael Jackson sock from Nimes in 1997 sold for more than $8,000 on Wednesday.
- Following his 2009 death, Jackson’s memorabilia has drawn collector interest, with a glove sold for 260,000 by a Chinese gaming resort and items from iconic performances fetching large sums.
- Details show the off-white sock, worn by the King of Pop during his HIStory World Tour 1997, was stained and its diamantes had yellowed with age.
- Additionally, Illy noted the sock was `an exceptional object` even for Michael Jackson fans, with the sale including the rug beneath his death bed, which sold for more than $15,000.
- Looking at wider trends, a Pepsi advert sold for 250,000 pounds and a 2019 documentary on child sexual abuse allegations reignited debate over Jackson's legacy.
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Michael Jackson's sock was awarded €6,200 on Wednesday July 30th at an auction in Nîmes (Gard), and this is not the first time this has happened.
Michael Jackson's dirty sock sells for over $8K at auction
Source: music video / music video Michael Jackson’s dirty sock sells for over $8K at auction Who knew that a dirty sock would sell for so much? A crystal-embroidered sock worn by Michael Jackson during a 1997 concert in Nice was sold at auction in France for €6,200 ($8000). The sock, described as a “cult object,” was found near Jackson’s dressing room after the concert in Nimes. Covered in stains and yellowed rhinestones, the sock was valued at …
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