Press Release
Source: M2M PR
“Artifacts of Hollywood & Music” Record Auction Results Include; Brandon Lee’s “The Crow” costume, Elvis Presley’s Blue Sapphire Ring, Michael Jackson’s Signed Sequin Jacket, Dustin Hoffman’s “Hook” costume, Lady Gaga’s photoshoot boa, Steve Job’s Watch and more!
GWS Auctions, 
the world recording breaking royal auction house specializing in entertainment and music memorabilia sold a rare, historical guitar played by Jimi Hendrix for $216,000 at the Artifacts of Hollywood & Music Auction.
The final bid price was well over the original estimate of $50,000. The guitar, was an early 1960s Japanese Sunburst electric guitar that was played by the legendary icon in the early years and before he found fame.
The 1960s Jimi Hendrix electric guitar was bought by a group of friends and given to Hendrix during a time when money was short and he played gigs.
Hendrix passed away at the age of 28 leaving behind a legacy of authentic, experimental defining music that is revered to this day. A Jimi Hendrix personally owned guitar strap sold for $6,875.
Other highlights of the highly anticipated Artifacts of Hollywood and Music auction include an Elvis Presley Diamond, Blue Sapphire and 14K Gold ring which sold for $26,875; A Steve Jobs owned and word Seiko watch which sold for $8,125; a Michael Jackson signed black sequin custom jacket which sold for $30,000; an Oscar Pumpin One-a-Kind T-Rex Bumper Sculpture which sold for $11,875; a pair of Charlie Chaplin personally owned and word glasses in case which sold for $5,300; Elvis Presley’s Neo Style Yellow sunglasses which sold for $8,125; Lady Gaga’s Haus Lab photoshoot worn custom boa which sold for $10,625; a Dustin Hoffman costume marked “Dustin 1” from the movie “Hook”(1991) sold for $18,000; Sharon Tate’s owned silk brassiere sold for $2,625 and Brandon Lee’s distressed 3-pc costume from “The Crow” sold for $25,000.
ABOUT GWS AUCTIONS, INC.
Kruse GWS Auctions is the world-record breaking auction house specializing in Hollywood memorabilia, fine jewelry, luxury timepieces, Royal artifacts, affluent estates. Kruse GWS Auctions also created what is now known as “Runway Fashion Show Auctions.” Founder, and fifth generation auctioneer Dame Brigitte Kruse was the first female auctioneer to make her way into the Guinness Book of World Records. Kruse is a member of the Forbes Los Angeles Business Council. The auction house has sold iconic and historical items including Elvis Presley’s personal jet, Marilyn Monroe’s black wool dress, Marlon Brando’s Rolex watch, a Royal family owned one-of-a-kind, diamond encrusted Rolex Watch, Elvis & Priscilla Presley’s mobile home and much more. Kruse GWS Auctions offers a wide range of global experience in every phase of the auction business, including research, advertising, inventory management, liquidations, personal property appraisal services, exhibition management, cataloging and sales. With a dedicated team of experts worldwide, they offer the highest level of service.
The auction house has also featured items from Prince, Steve McQueen, Whitney Houston, Marlon Brando, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, and hundreds of other items representing some of the world’s biggest names. Kruse GWS Auctions has also featured iconic fashion designers and extensive collections of vintage, haute couture. www.gwsauctions.com
