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 They are among the more than 140 items from Madonna's life
and career that could fetch a combined total of up to $500,000
in the two-day in-house and online auction beginning Nov. 7.
"This is the biggest collection of Madonna items ever to come to
auction at one time," said Martin Nolan, the executive director
of the auction house.
Many of the items in the auction are from a collection amassed
by Marquee Capital, a London-based niche asset management
company specializing in alternative investments, and other
sources and collectors.
Among the stand-out lots is the strapless, evening gown, mink
cape and jewelry Madonna wore in her "Material Girl" music
video, which together could sell for at much as $70,000.
Nolan said Madonna admired Marilyn Monroe and had chosen to wear
the pink gown that the actress had worn back in the 1950s when
she made the film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."
"We have that particular outfit," said Nolan.
The auction will also include the inauguration dress Madonna,
56, wore when she played Eva Peron, the first lady of Argentina,
in the hit 1996 musical "Evita;" the uniform, ball and catcher's
mitt from 1992's "A League of Their Own;" and the white
jumpsuit, mink coat and cowboy hat she wore in the "Music"
video.
In addition to the beaded, ivory gown from "Evita," Julien's is
selling 38 costumes the pop diva wore from the 85 that were
featured in the film.
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The wedding dress, veil and shoes that Madonna wore when she married
actor Sean Penn in 1985 in California are expected to fetch up to
$60,000, and the annulment papers ending the union in 1987 will also
be offered. The couple divorced in 1989.
Madonna was named the highest-earning celebrity in 2013 by Forbes
magazine. She raked in an estimated $125 million from June 2012 to
June 2013, thanks to her worldwide MNDA Tour, merchandising sales,
her fragrance and her Material Girl clothing line.
"She really is a true icon, highly talented and a very smart
businesswoman," said Nolan.
The Madonna collection, which is expected to attract collectors,
museums and investors, is part of Julien's "Icons & Idols: Rock 'n'
Roll," which will include more than 700 lots, representing 40
artists such a pop singers Katy Perry, Beyonce and Lady Gaga, and
country-western star Naomi Judd.
"They are selling their own items and a generous portion is going to
go to their charities," said Nolan, adding the total estimate for
the entire sale is $1.2 million to $1.8 million.
(Editing by Eric Kelsey and Grant McCool)
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