The auction featured rare and unique artifacts expertly authenticated by Graceland Authenticated, including memorabilia from Elvis’ personal life, prized jewelry pieces and concert costumes. Highlights included the "Aqua Blue Vine" jumpsuit Elvis wore on stage in 1973-74, which sold for $325,000; several distinctive pieces of Elvis’ jewelry, including his Ruby Lion Head Cufflinks which sold for $32,500, his “E.A.P” Gold ID Bracelet which sold for $27,500 on an estimate of $10,000-$15,000, Elvis’ Lion Head Diamond Ring and his Gold and Diamond Ring with Large Lapis Lazuli Stone gifted to Charlie Hodge, both of which sold for $21,250 on an estimate of $10,000-$15,000, Elvis’ Gold and Diamond Ring gifted to Sam Thompson which sold for $17,500, and a Gold and Diamond Ring gifted to Janelle McComb, which sold for 25,000.
An Elvis Stage-Carried .25 Semi-Automatic Pistol sold for $16,250 on an estimate of $3,000-$5,000; a WWII German Army Bayonet Elvis Brought Back from the Army in Germany sold for $8,750 on an estimate of $1,000-$2,000; and several smaller household items were sold, including Glass Animal Figurines from the Graceland Dining Room for $4,000 on an estimate of $300-$700; Small Silver-Plated Vases, also from the Graceland Dining Room for $5000, and a Silvered Jewelry Box from Elvis’ Private Dressing Area, which sold for $8,125 on an estimate of $500-$1,000. A Complete Set of Elvis Presley’s Fingerprints on 1970 Beverly Hills Police Department Application for Permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon sold for $30,000.
Norman R. Brokaw - agent to Elvis Died
Norman R. Brokaw, a trailblazing talent agent who represented Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Clint Eastwood and other top Hollywood stars, has died at the age of 89. He ascended from the mailroom of the William Morris Agency to become its chief executive in 1989. Elvis Presley was one of Norman R. Brokaw's clients.
Too Late For Goodbyes
(Source: EPE / NY Times)