With thousands of fans and pop culture enthusiasts in Memphis for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s 84th birthday celebrations at Graceland, music fans and Elvis collectors in Memphis and on-line around the world participated in the Elvis birthday auction at Graceland, which brought in over $600,000 yesterday.
The auction was held at the The Guest House at Graceland with a portion of the auction benefiting the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation. The auction featured rare and unique artifacts expertly authenticated by Graceland Authenticated, including memorabilia from Elvis’ personal life, prized jewelry pieces and attire.
Highlights and sale prices included. For the full list of all items and final prices CLICK here to visit the EPE site. Some highlights:
- Elvis' custom made Red Velvet shirt likely worn on stage for the 1956 evening show of his famous Tupelo September 1956 show $37,500
- Dr. Nick TCB Diamond and Gold Necklace Gifted from Elvis Presley Final Price: $37,500 (right)
- Elvis Gold and Diamond Ring that he wore on stage and then gave to his father Vernon - $30,000
- Elvis owned Diamond and Gold Ring given to J.D. Sumner - $22,500;
- Elvis’ Electro-Voice Microphone - $17,500
- Elvis’ Turquoise and Silver Ring - $11,875
- 1956 Love Me Tender theater lobby standee - $11,250
- Elvis’ Blue Winter Ski Jacket - $10,625
- A pair of 1955 colour slides of Elvis performing in Austin, Texas on the Louisiana Hayride Tour - $10,000
- The personal 2-Hour Private Tour of Graceland Archives" which was estimated for "$40,000 - $50,000" sold for only $6,250 with just one bid.
(Source: Graceland / Elvis Information Network)