Michael Jackson’s iconic stage gloves, sequinned jackets and personal belongings have found new owners after going under the hammer at a French auction, with one glove selling for an impressive €113,737. The June 3 sale, organised by French auction house Aguttes in Neuilly-sur-Seine, brought around 50 objects associated with the late King of Pop to the auction floor. Among the highlights were a black sequinned stage jacket that fetched €75,825 and a T-shirt linked to his Scream music video, which sold for €24,011. The collection also included rare costume pieces, autographs, drawings and personal belongings.
What was Michael Jackson’s €1 million memorabilia collection worth
According to an official announcement by Aguttes, the collection originally belonged to Norwegian collector Richard Fossaas, who assembled the objects with the intention of developing a future museum project. The collection subsequently passed into the hands of a private collector in New York before being presented in Paris for the auction.Aguttes described the collection as a selection of approximately 50 objects that once belonged to Jackson. The pieces included stage costumes, accessories, autographs and drawings, offering a look at different periods of the singer’s career. The auction house valued the collection at between €500,000 and €1 million, with individual estimates ranging from €400 to more than €100,000.
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Michael Jackson’s iconic stage glove sells for €113,737
One of the most notable items in the auction was a right-hand stage glove associated with Jackson’s performances. Listed as Lot 14, the glove was estimated to sell for between €100,000 and €150,000. According to Aguttes’ published auction results, it eventually sold for €113,737.The collection also included a black sequinned stage jacket, listed as Lot 10, which had an estimate of €50,000 to €70,000 and sold for €75,825. Another left-hand stage glove, listed as Lot 24, fetched €36,648 against an estimate of €30,000 to €40,000. A second left-hand glove, Lot 43, sold for €32,857, according to the auction house’s results.
Michael Jackson’s rare Pepsi jacket and Dior cardigan go under the hammer
Among the other notable pieces was a black Dexter Wong T-shirt associated with Jackson’s Scream music video. Listed as Lot 21, the garment carried an estimate of €20,000 to €30,000 and eventually sold for €24,011. The auction also featured clothing and accessories linked to the singer’s stage appearances and collaborations with designers.Other objects included a rare black sequinned jacket prototype connected to a Pepsi campaign, a red Dior cardigan, worn shirts, autograph drawings and a personal pillow. Aguttes also highlighted pieces attributed to costume designer Bill Whitten and prototypes associated with Jackson’s stage wardrobe. The selection brought together both performance-related memorabilia and objects connected to the singer’s personal life.
Jackson’s career celebrated through rare memorabilia exhibition
Before the auction, Aguttes organised a public exhibition from May 30 to June 2, 2026, at its Neuilly-sur-Seine premises. The exhibition was structured around three periods of Jackson’s career. The first section, covering 1979 to 1984, focused on his early solo years and the success of Thriller, while the second covered 1987 to 1995, including his major international tours and commercial success.The final section covered 1996 to 2003 and included objects associated with the later years of his career and charitable activities. Aguttes also organised guided tours and talks on May 30, 2026, featuring Michael Jackson biographer Richard Lecoq. The public auction subsequently took place on June 3 at 6 pm at Aguttes in Neuilly-sur-Seine.Disclaimer: This article is based on information publicly available, including details released by Aguttes auction house. The Times of India has not independently verified the authenticity, provenance, ownership history or sale prices of the memorabilia mentioned. The information should not be interpreted as confirmation from Michael Jackson’s estate or his representatives.
