03:48Julien's Auctions is hosting a 'Legends in Motion' auction preview in Hong Kong, showcasing a variety of star-studded memorabilia including Taylor Swift's autographed gold boots from her 'Fearless' tour and Lebron James' Irish Team high school basketball jersey.
Footage filmed on Friday shows other famed memorabilia on display for the auction's house's Hong Kong debut. Football stars Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo's jerseys, Hong Kong-American martial artist Bruce Lee's sun glasses and training equipment and several of Michael Jackson's jackets can be seen on display at the exhibit.
"We consider that these items they're the new fine art. A lot of the Millennials that are into new money, they're not interested in Picassos or Monets, you know, they want pop culture and luxury," explained Julien’s Auctions Founder and President Darren Julien.
"So, that's why we feel Asia is really important even though if the economy is bad, our auction house does really well because we sell items that wealthy people want," he continued.
According to Martin Nolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien's Auctions, Lebron James' high school jersey is poised to fetch 1 to 2 million US dollars. He said the jersey is 'the most expensive item' at the exhibit.
Julien agreed, stating: "It's been touted as one of the most important jersey's of Lebron James of all time. Lesser jerseys of him has sold for 2 or 3 million dollars."
Furthermore, the auction owner added that Michael Jackson's jackets are anticipated to sell in the 'hundreds and thousands' each but are currently priced between 40,000 to 80,000 US dollars.
The exhibit will be held from September 14 to 27 at the Pacific Place in Hong Kong. The live auction is scheduled to take place both online and in-person at the Island Shangri-La on September 28.
'The new fine art!' - Taylor Swift's 'Fearless' boots, Lebron James' Irish jersey among prized items at Julien's Auctions' Hong Kong debut
Julien's Auctions is hosting a 'Legends in Motion' auction preview in Hong Kong, showcasing a variety of star-studded memorabilia including Taylor Swift's autographed gold boots from her 'Fearless' tour and Lebron James' Irish Team high school basketball jersey.
Footage filmed on Friday shows other famed memorabilia on display for the auction's house's Hong Kong debut. Football stars Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo's jerseys, Hong Kong-American martial artist Bruce Lee's sun glasses and training equipment and several of Michael Jackson's jackets can be seen on display at the exhibit.
"We consider that these items they're the new fine art. A lot of the Millennials that are into new money, they're not interested in Picassos or Monets, you know, they want pop culture and luxury," explained Julien’s Auctions Founder and President Darren Julien.
"So, that's why we feel Asia is really important even though if the economy is bad, our auction house does really well because we sell items that wealthy people want," he continued.
According to Martin Nolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien's Auctions, Lebron James' high school jersey is poised to fetch 1 to 2 million US dollars. He said the jersey is 'the most expensive item' at the exhibit.
Julien agreed, stating: "It's been touted as one of the most important jersey's of Lebron James of all time. Lesser jerseys of him has sold for 2 or 3 million dollars."
Furthermore, the auction owner added that Michael Jackson's jackets are anticipated to sell in the 'hundreds and thousands' each but are currently priced between 40,000 to 80,000 US dollars.
The exhibit will be held from September 14 to 27 at the Pacific Place in Hong Kong. The live auction is scheduled to take place both online and in-person at the Island Shangri-La on September 28.
Julien's Auctions is hosting a 'Legends in Motion' auction preview in Hong Kong, showcasing a variety of star-studded memorabilia including Taylor Swift's autographed gold boots from her 'Fearless' tour and Lebron James' Irish Team high school basketball jersey.
Footage filmed on Friday shows other famed memorabilia on display for the auction's house's Hong Kong debut. Football stars Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo's jerseys, Hong Kong-American martial artist Bruce Lee's sun glasses and training equipment and several of Michael Jackson's jackets can be seen on display at the exhibit.
"We consider that these items they're the new fine art. A lot of the Millennials that are into new money, they're not interested in Picassos or Monets, you know, they want pop culture and luxury," explained Julien’s Auctions Founder and President Darren Julien.
"So, that's why we feel Asia is really important even though if the economy is bad, our auction house does really well because we sell items that wealthy people want," he continued.
According to Martin Nolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien's Auctions, Lebron James' high school jersey is poised to fetch 1 to 2 million US dollars. He said the jersey is 'the most expensive item' at the exhibit.
Julien agreed, stating: "It's been touted as one of the most important jersey's of Lebron James of all time. Lesser jerseys of him has sold for 2 or 3 million dollars."
Furthermore, the auction owner added that Michael Jackson's jackets are anticipated to sell in the 'hundreds and thousands' each but are currently priced between 40,000 to 80,000 US dollars.
The exhibit will be held from September 14 to 27 at the Pacific Place in Hong Kong. The live auction is scheduled to take place both online and in-person at the Island Shangri-La on September 28.