Auction of Whitney Houston Memorabilia Earns $500,000

Whitney Houston was the most awarded female entertainer ever. Not only was she an icon with endless accolades in the world of pop music, movies, TV shows, but also in Gospel music. Her Gospel soundtrack to The Preacher's Wife is still the best selling Gospel album. Sadly, due to issues to taxation, her estate had to auction off many of Houston's awards and memorabilia.
Heritage Auction, sanctioned by Houston's estate, handled the auction. The auction brought in $500,000. Heritage Auctions says the top bid in Friday's auction was $20,000 for a pair of Nike Air Jordan sneakers given to Houston by NBA great Michael Jordan. A Dolce & Gabbana fur coat worn by Houston onstage sold for more than $16,000.
The auction featured several costumes worn by Houston, her driving licence, her first passport, as well as gold records and other items the Grammy-winning singer accumulated before her death in 2012 at age 48.
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Heritage Auctions from selling Houston's 1986 Emmy trophy, which she won for a Grammy performance. The company returned the trophy to Houston's family.
Tags : Whitney Houston whitney houston auction whitney houston news heritage auctions whitney houston emmy awards
Hot Trends
-
Michael Tait Accused of Watching Woman Raped During Newsboys Tour
-
CCM Artists Call for Reform Amid Allegations Against Michael Tait: “Secrecy Always Destroys”
-
Lynda Randle's New Book "Little Faith? Big God!" is a Soul-Stirring Collection of Quotes to Inspire and Uplift
-
Newsboys Dropped From Label Amid Michael Tait Scandal
-
Hillsong's Marty Sampson Finalizes His Decision to Leave Christianity in Tear-Filled Letter
-
Lecrae Releases Bold New Single “Tell No Lie” Featuring Jackie Hill Perry
-
Megan Danielle Challenges Complacency in Stirring New Track “Preachin’ to the Choir”
-
Cory Asbury Speaks Out: "Everyone Knew" About Michael Tait Allegations
-
World’s Highest IQ Holder YoungHoon Kim Publicly Declares Faith in Jesus Christ
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Carlos Santana Talks about How Christian Faith Saved Him After Seven Suicide Attempts
-
Sean Feucht “Wild” Album Review
-
Max Lucado Announces New Book "Tame Your Thoughts"
-
7 Things to Know About Brothers of the Heart's "Listen to the Music"
-
The Blythe Family Honors Fathers with New Single "Man of Faith"
Most Popular
-
Michael Tait Accused of Watching Woman Raped During Newsboys Tour
-
CCM Artists Call for Reform Amid Allegations Against Michael Tait: “Secrecy Always Destroys”
-
Lynda Randle's New Book "Little Faith? Big God!" is a Soul-Stirring Collection of Quotes to Inspire and Uplift
-
Newsboys Dropped From Label Amid Michael Tait Scandal
-
Hillsong's Marty Sampson Finalizes His Decision to Leave Christianity in Tear-Filled Letter
-
Lecrae Releases Bold New Single “Tell No Lie” Featuring Jackie Hill Perry
-
Megan Danielle Challenges Complacency in Stirring New Track “Preachin’ to the Choir”
-
Cory Asbury Speaks Out: "Everyone Knew" About Michael Tait Allegations
-
World’s Highest IQ Holder YoungHoon Kim Publicly Declares Faith in Jesus Christ
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Carlos Santana Talks about How Christian Faith Saved Him After Seven Suicide Attempts
-
Sean Feucht “Wild” Album Review
-
Max Lucado Announces New Book "Tame Your Thoughts"
-
7 Things to Know About Brothers of the Heart's "Listen to the Music"
-
The Blythe Family Honors Fathers with New Single "Man of Faith"