Michael Jackson’s white crystal glove is officially back up for auction.
Auction house Goldin is currently auctioning the iconic glove famously worn by the superstar during his 1984 Victory Tour. The glove features real Swarovski crystals and was custom designed for Jackson by Bill Whitten in the early ’80s.
The minimum bid to try and own a piece of music history will set you back $20,000, but don’t expect the winning bid to fall that low.
In 2009, Hong Kong businessman Hoffman Ma purchased the historic accessory for $350,000 at a memorabilia auction. The glove last sold for just over $100,000 in 2020.
The glove was reportedly donated to UNICEF in the ’90s, who first sold it back in 1998.
Description:
The Jacksons embarked on the “Victory” tour in support of their album “Victory” released on July 2, 1984. Ostensibly fans came to see The Jacksons, but in truth, most were there to see Michael Jackson, who was riding a crest of fame from his “Off the Wall” and “Thriller” albums, with many calling the tour “The Thriller” tour. The tour was the first to feature all six brothers and featured 55 performances that grossed a total of $75 million. Interestingly, none of the songs on “Victory” were played during the concert, as Michael refused to practice or perform any songs from the album, which caused ongoing tension between Michael and the rest of his family until the day he tragically passed away.
Offered here is a stage used crystal-studded glove worn by Michael Jackson during the 1984 “Victory” tour. This offered glove (and others worn by Jackson) became synonymous with the singer during the early 1980s. The glove features Swarovski crystals across the entirety of the glove. There is a Bill Whitten tag located on the inside of the glove. Whitten was Michael Jackson’s longtime costume designer and created gloves for Jackson during this period. The glove displays fraying of the material, with a few missing crystals. The crystal-studded glove worn by Jackson during the 1984 “Victory” tour comes with a letter of provenance from David Miller, a former employee of MJJ Productions, and was personally given this glove from Michael Jackson himself.
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