|
The green-and-black dress, and a heart-shaped
Moschino purse the Grammy Award winner was frequently
photographed with, are each expected to fetch $15,000 to
$20,000.
Winehouse's parents had decided it was the right time to let go
of her personal and professional items, said Martin Nolan,
executive director of Julien's Auctions. The singer died of
alcohol poisoning at age 27 in July 2011. Her last show was in
Belgrade a month earlier.
"It's been a cathartic experience for them, but also a very
emotional rollercoaster for parents to give up their daughter's
possessions," Nolan said.
"But they know that these items were going to go to fans and
collectors and museums and investors all over the world that
will continue to appreciate them, enjoy them, showcase them."
The family wants to make sure all her fans have a chance to buy
something, said Nolan, who has worked for two years to curate
the sale.
Most of Winehouse's dresses are conservatively priced at
$2,000-$4,000. Opening bids for belts, perfume, shoes, ballet
slippers, guitars and drum kits start as low as $50-$100.
Winehouse became a breakout artist worldwide with her unique
look, her headline grabbing behavior, and jazz-infused music.
She released two studio albums, "Frank" and "Back to Black."
She often spoke of battling alcohol and drug addiction.
Part of the proceeds will fund the Amy Winehouse Foundation
which aims "to inspire children and young people to build their
self-esteem and resilience, so they can flourish."
The sale will take place in Beverly Hills on Nov. 6-7 in person
and online.
(Reporting by Alicia Powell; Editing by Richard Chang)
[© 2021 Thomson Reuters. All rights
reserved.] Copyright 2021 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Thompson Reuters is solely responsible for this content
|
|
