Thursday, July 31/2025 – 09:26 PM
A rare piece of the holdings of the late pop king was sold Michael Jackson At a public auction in the French city of Nim, where a embroidered sock was purchased in crystals that he wore during its famous concert in Nice in 1997, compared to 6,200 euros, which increases by about 2000 euros for the initial estimates that ranged between 3000 and 4000 euros.
Selling Michael Jackson socks he wore at the 1997 ceremony with an amount that exceeds expectations
The opening price of the sock was set at about 2,500 euros, but it attracted the interest of the international stars’ possessions, to jump its final value during the auction held at the “De Fant de Nim” hotel.
The sock history dates back to the Nice concert, which was held on June 27, 1997, as part of Michael Jackson’s tour in Europe. One of the technicians was raised from behind the scenes after the end of the ceremony, to keep it until it was offered for sale this year.
The sock is known as its unique design, as it was fully decorated with shiny crystals, embodies the taste of Michael Jackson known for its remarkable theatrical details.
Although the buyer’s identity was not disclosed, the sources confirmed his desire to keep the piece as a technical and historical impact.
Rare pieces of Michael Jackson’s holdings are sold at astronomical prices
This sock was not the first piece sold by the possessions of the pop king in large sums. His famous white glove studded with Swarovski’s crystals, which he wore during the Billy Jin tour, was previously sold in 2009.
In 2018, the pair of shoes he used in training on the “walking” dance was sold for $ 75,000.
As for his red homes, which appeared in the video clip of the song “Thriller”, it set a record when it was sold for $ 1.8 million in 2011.
