Thursday September 10th, 2009 09:30 Robert Isabell Auction December 17

robert isabell auctionInfamous party-planner and designer Robert Isabell was responsible for some of the most lavish parties in NYC, along with Caroline Kennedy’s wedding and with his passing in July, his estate is up for auction.

Come December 17, Robert Isabell’s 20th century design collection goes ot the auction block.  Sotheby’s will be hosting the event, and expect some luxurious treasures to be had.

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Tuesday September 8th, 2009 10:28 Marlon Brando Watch Given By Zsa Zsa Gabor Up For Auction

marlon brando watchThe Vacheron Constantin given to Marlon Brando by Zsa Zsa Gabor in 1954 is going to the auction block later this month at New York’s Antiquorum.

Given to Brando by Gabor at the time of the movie release of “On The Waterfront”, the watch holds much in the way of celebrity and film memorabilia.  The gold watch will more than likely go for somewhere around $3,000 – $8,000.

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Wednesday August 19th, 2009 11:28 Burial Plot Next To Marilyn Monroe For Sale On eBay

marilyn monroe burial plotSo you’ve never been able to bump elbows with the rich and famous alive, but would you settle for dead?

The burial plot that happens to be right next to Marilyn Monroe’s is up for grabs on eBay.  The auction has five days left and currently has seen 19 bids with the highest, as of right now, at $4,505,301

The plot is located at Westwood Village Memorial Park which also holds celebrities such as Dean Marting and Natalie Wood.

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Monday August 10th, 2009 10:48 Andy Warhol’s Michael Jackson Portrait To Fetch Millions

michael jackson andy warholThe 1984 Michael Jackson portrait by Andy Warhol will soon be hitting a New York auction block.

The 30 x 26 inch portrait was done by Warhol when both stars were at their highest.  Valued at close to $850,000, the artwork is currently on display at London’s British Music Experience where MJ was to launch his comeback tour prior to his untimely death.

What do you expect this portrait to go for at auction?

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Monday August 10th, 2009 10:43 Barbra Streisand Sells Off Personal Posessions for Charity

barbra-streisandHumanitarian Barbra Streisand is working with celebrity auctioneers Julien’s Auctions to sell off some personal belongings for charity.

Streisand’s auction will take places October 17th and 18th at the Beverly Hilton with all proceeds of the sales going to the Streisand Foundation.

The auction will feature over 400 lots with such offerings as costumes, paintings, photographs and even Native American baskets.

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