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Not Just What, Where This case underscores the tangible rewards of
meticulously navigating factors such as prove-
An additional crucial aspect to consider is nance, authenticity, and the choice of auction
the venue for both purchasing and selling your house. Plus, it also shows the importance of
memorabilia. This choice not only impacts observing various markets, in this case the sports
the provenance and authenticity but also influences memorabilia market, and gaining insights into
the perceptions of potential buyers. For instance, how to enhance the value of an item.In essence, the
when an item is sold through a reputable strategic alignment of these elements can yield
auction house, it often garners a presumption substantial dividends, underscoring the impor-
of impeccable provenance and authenticity among tance of informed decision-making in the realm
buyers who trust the institution. While this of memorabilia acquisition and sale.
perception may act as a form of third-party authen-
tication, it’s essential to recognize that it’s ultimately Should You Buy Second-Best?
a matter of buyer perception rather than a formal
authentication process. In instances where provenance and authenticity
Furthermore, it’s imperative to exercise fall short of expectations, exercising restraint is
discernment when selecting an auction house, as prudent. Settling for subpar items out of impa-
not all establishments are equal in reputation and tience or scarcity can compromise long-term
efficacy. A recent example highlights the significant investment strategies. Maintaining a discerning
financial implications of this decision: a Lewis standard ensures that resources are allocated to
Hamilton Formula 1 race suit, initially purchased quality acquisitions, positioning investors and
at an auction house that specifically deals in Formula 1 memorabilia for collectors alike for future opportunities.
$84,000 in September 2023. The buyer later had the suit authenticated Ultimately, success in the realm of rare music memorabilia hinges
by a leading photo-matching sports authenticator. Subsequently, the on a meticulous approach to research, acquisition, and discernment.
suit was consigned to a prestigious auction house hosting an elite sports By adhering to these principles, enthusiasts can navigate the market
auction, ultimately fetching an impressive $241,000 – a staggering with confidence, poised to uncover extraordinary treasures while
$158,000 profit within a mere three months. safeguarding their investments.

Laurence Carpenter is one of the leading music memorabilia collectors and dealers in the world. He also curates pieces for the Grammy Museum,
has been featured on British television and radio programs, and specializes in representing musicians, collectors, and their estates in the sale of their
archives to research institutions and museums. Carpenter lives in Ireland where he is the Founder and Managing Director of Rock Solid
Investments. He has been a passionate collector, dealer, and investor of culturally important mussic memorabilia for over 30 years. If you’re
considering buying or selling an item but are uncertain about the next steps, please don’t hesitate to reach out by email at laurence@popicons.com
or at his website: RockSolidInvestments.ie

Music Legends Take Center Stage at LA Music

Memorabilia Sale

The auction house has also partnered with world-renowned
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles-based auction house Julien’s
Auctions will be holding its Icons of Music auction scheduled for music brand Gibson to offer a selection of 22 guitars
February 27th in Los Angeles with some of the biggest names in the signed by some of the most exciting music icons, with all
music business including from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, proceeds going to charity.
Michael Jackson and an impressive range of items from Other auction highlights include Madonna’s iconic
powerhouse female performers like Dolly Parton, Madonna, burgundy silk robe from her 1984 Material Girl music
and Taylor Swift. video, a Hexagon Locket from the collection of the late
One of the star items by value and sheer dazzle is Lot Amy Winehouse, and Lady Gaga’s RVDK blue coat
34, cataloged as an early stage and album cover ensemble dress from her 2016 performance with Elton John.
worn by Dolly Parton. The custom-made piece was first Julien's Auctions is a privately held auction
worn by the music legend in 1974 while performing at house based in Beverly Hills, California founded in
WBAP’s Country Gold in Arlington, Texas, and on 2003 by Darren Julien and co-owned with
the cover of her 1978 album In the Beginning Martin Nolan. They specialize in auctions of
(Monument, 1978). film memorabilia, music memorabilia, sports
Lot 85 is a Spalding baseball signed by all four of memorabilia, Fashion and street and contemporary
The Beatles: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul art. To view items up for sale, click here:
McCartney, and Ringo Starr. The backstory behind the https://www.juliensauctions.com.
signatures on the ball is fascinating; Mike Murphy, the former
clubhouse assistant manager at Candlestick (the former home Parton wore the custom-made ensemble in 1974 while
of the Giants) in San Francisco, California, got the fab four performing at WBAP's “Country Gold” in Arlington,
to sign the baseball having performed their final concert in Texas and on the cover of her 1978 album In the
the US on August 29, 1966. Murphy then gifted the Beginning (Monument, 1978).
baseball to his sister Anna, who later sold it to collector
Terry Flores. More than 50 years later, with professional
restoration to Starr’s signature for preservation, the ball
has been stored and protected from light and maintains
its current condition ($50,000-$70,000).
For Swifties, one of several lots associated with the
A 1991 Gibson Les Paul Studio Lite guitar, in translucent
artist is Lot 46: a 1991 Gibson Les Paul Studio Lite cerulean blue finish with weight relieved Mahogany and chromyte
guitar, in translucent cerulean blue finish, used as a prop body, maple top, original uncovered Gibson Humbucker pickups
during Taylor Swift's 2014 Glamour Magazine cover photo and original hard case; used as a prop during Taylor Swift's 2014
shoot ($8,000-$12,000). Glamour Magazine cover photo shoot.
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