The fedora wore by Michael Jackson during Motown 25 where he performed the Moonwalk for the first time will be on Auction in Paris, France on September 26.
During his performance of “Billie Jean” on March 25, 1983 at Motown 25, Michael wore the famous hat which he threw out of stage.
This historical piece is set to go between €60,000 and €100,000 at the Hotel Drouot (auction house) in Paris, auction organised by Arteges and Lemon Auction.
This auction will also includes over 200 items of music icons such as Madonna, Depeche Mode, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and many more.
The catalogue of items will be available on July 4 at Lemon Auction.
About Artpèges
Founded by a collector and entrepreneur, Artpèges is a new expert assessment firm based in Paris, specialised in the world of music and more specifically guitars, records, memorabilia (concert tickets, posters, gold records…) and professional sound equipment like microphones and studio consoles.
SOURCE: Lemon Auction / Artpeges / Drouot