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released by Profiles in History shows a black and white blazer with
leather sleeves, worn by Prince in the 1984 film, "Purple Rain." The
item will be auctioned on June 29, along with costumes worn by Britney
Spears, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys and a Swarovski crystal studded glove
from Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous world tour. (Charlie
Nunn/Profiles in History via AP)
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) - A rare piece of movie memorabilia from
Prince's 1984 classic film "Purple Rain" is hitting the auction block.
Prince donned the black-and-white blazer with leather sleeves while riding a motorcycle with co-star Apollonia Kotero.
"It's definitely the most important piece of screen-worn Prince clothing that's ever come up for auction," said Joe Maddalena, president of the Calabasas, California-based auction house, Profiles in History. "This is a signature piece of wardrobe worn from an iconic movie in his most famous role."
The coat is a unique find from the typically reclusive artist, who was found dead last week at his Paisley Park complex just outside of Minneapolis.
Prince donned the black-and-white blazer with leather sleeves while riding a motorcycle with co-star Apollonia Kotero.
"It's definitely the most important piece of screen-worn Prince clothing that's ever come up for auction," said Joe Maddalena, president of the Calabasas, California-based auction house, Profiles in History. "This is a signature piece of wardrobe worn from an iconic movie in his most famous role."
The coat is a unique find from the typically reclusive artist, who was found dead last week at his Paisley Park complex just outside of Minneapolis.
"Prince memorabilia in general, it just
really doesn't exist. It seems like he controlled it all," Maddalena
said. "This is the first time ever for something like this, and it might
be the only time because the rest of the costumes may be in his
(personal) wardrobe."
The original seller said her sister, a makeup artist, received the piece from Prince after they worked together on "Purple Rain."
The June 29th auction will also include costumes from Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys and a Swarovski crystal studded glove from Michael Jackson's 1992 "Dangerous" world tour.
Maddalena said he believes the "Purple Rain" blazer will be the "star of the show" and expects it to sell for much more than the asking price, $6,000 to $8,000.
"Hopefully it will reach a price that is equivalent to his stature as a musician," he said.
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The original seller said her sister, a makeup artist, received the piece from Prince after they worked together on "Purple Rain."
The June 29th auction will also include costumes from Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys and a Swarovski crystal studded glove from Michael Jackson's 1992 "Dangerous" world tour.
Maddalena said he believes the "Purple Rain" blazer will be the "star of the show" and expects it to sell for much more than the asking price, $6,000 to $8,000.
"Hopefully it will reach a price that is equivalent to his stature as a musician," he said.
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Online:
http://profilesinhistory.com
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20160429_ap_9bbb41a93223402d8d12550937c5647d.html#lDTp3LWYJw2A5vpO.99
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