MJ's Swarovski crystal glove fetches 120k pounds at Chinese auction

Japan Herald (ANI) Monday 11th October, 2010

A celebrity memorabilia auction including Michael Jackson's iconic Swarovski crystal glove fetched 120,000 pounds at top auction house Julien's first Asian pop culture sale.

A velvet ball gown worn by Princess Diana fetched 666, 666 pounds too.

Hundreds of items, which once belonged to the late 'Thriller' hitmaker and fellow super stars went under the hammer on Saturday at the Ponte 16 resort in Macau, China, reports the Daily Star.

A fellow online buyer picked up a basketball signed by the tragic singer and Michael Jordan for a staggering 163,000 pounds.

Other lots that sold included memorabilia from 'Ghostbusters', the Batman film franchise and 'The Last Samurai'. There were also be items from the lives and careers of Madonna, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. (ANI)

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