Sunday, August 13, 2023

August 13 - Rockhurst Elvis Week Auction Results

The Elvis Week Rockhurst 'Auction on Elvis Presley BLVD' featured over 100 significant  artifacts from the life and career of Elvis Presley including Elvis owned clothing, jewelry, autographs, personal effects, records, awards and more!

The results were fairly low key this year with most of the major items not reaching their minimum bid. The auction highlights were: 
    • 1975 Elvis 14K Gold and Diamond Ring with Large Lapis Lazuli Stone. Final Price: US$24,150 (Est: US$20,000 - US$30,000)
    • New York State Police Badge Presented to Elvis at Madison Square Garden Concerts. Final Price: US$9,775 (Est: US$10,000 - US$20,000)
    • Elvis "Great Seal of the United States" Eagle Ring - 14K Gold with a Large Diamond. Final Price: US$8,050 (Est US$4,000 - US$6,000)
    • Elvis American Flag Pin Given to Linda Thompson. Final Price: US$6,900 (Est:US$5,000 - US$7,000)
    • Rare 1955 Elvis signed 1955 Promotional Photo Also Signed By Hank Snow and Jimmie Rodgers Snow. Final Price: US$8,050 (Est: US$5,000 - US$8,000)
    • Elvis Personal Script for Viva Las Vegas with His Handwriting!. Final Price: US$2,645 (Est US$3,000 - US$5,000)
    • 1970's Polaroid of Linda Thompson Laying on Elvis Presley's Graceland Bed. Final Price: US$1,035 (Est: US$1,000 - US$1,500).
The following supposed highlights were sadly passed over.
    • Elvis Presley’s 1970 Colt Python .357 Magnum Revolver with 6-Inch Barrel. Min Bid: US$20,000 - Final Price: Pass - (Est: US$40,000 - US$50,000)
    • Elvis Presley Signed 1933 Vernon and Gladys Presley Marriage Certificate. Min Bid: US$35,000 - Final Price: Pass - (Est: US$70,000 - US$100,000)
    • Elvis 1955 Lord Elgin Wristwatch - Given to Scotty Moore - Worn on Extensively on Stage in 1955-56 and for Earliest National TV Appearances. Min Bid: US$75,000 - Final Price: Pass - (Est US$180,000 - US$200,000)
    • Elvis Hand-Notated Copy of The Omen. Min Bid: US$20,000 - Final Price: Pass - (Est: US$40,000 - US$50,000)
For details visit the >>> Rockhurst Auction page.
(Source: Elvis Information Network / Rockhurst)