The collectors of strange things are always waiting for some one to appear precious object that belonged to a prominent personality or had to do with a historical event. This is why some auctions They saw everything from celebrity clothes to the cups they used Yiya Murano poisoned her friends.
In addition to the classic art auctions -in which the works reach millionaire values-, in recent years the houses dedicated to this type of sales began to offer other types of products.
The strangest auctions in the world
A Belgian citizen paid 2,000 euros for framed hair of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French politician and military man. The man acquired the unit framed in a display case, with the corresponding accreditation that it was real.
Others curious objects that have been sold throughout history have to do with the world of football. One is the one considered as the sticker album most expensive in the world – which corresponds to Soccer World Cup 1970 – and was sold by 12,000 euros. On the other hand, a condom dating back more than two hundred years, reached a value of 600 euros.
On the other hand, cars also have an important place in auctions. Such is the case of Mercedes Benz 450 SEL 6.9 armored, which was used by the Spanish royal family in the 60s, which was auctioned by 39,500 euros.
Music auctions
One of the sales best known It is that of the iconic White hat that Michael Jackson used in the video clip for “Smooth Criminal“, which had been signed by the musician. The price was 10,000 euros.
On the other hand, a guitar White Fender Stratocaster that belonged to Kurt Cobainthe singer of Nirvana, was auctioned by 15,000 euros. Another more recent star was also part of an auction. Is about Lady Gagawhose dress she wore in the video for “Bad Romance“was drawn in 3,000 euros during a special gala for the Thanksgiving celebration.
Continuing with the rare sales, a lock of hair of George Harrison -framed and with a certificate of authenticity- was acquired by 2,600 euros.
Source: Ambito
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