Phil Collins is leading a star-studded charity auction featuring donations from Sir Paul McCartney, Pierce Brosnan, Barbra Streisand and Sir Elton John. The sale at Julien's Auctions marks the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust.
Collins, the charity's first ambassador, is donating an archive of memorabilia from his career, curated and organised by philanthropist Jill Collins. Among the lots is the patterned button-down top and khaki cargo trousers he wore during his performance at the 1985 Live Aid fundraising concert at Wembley Stadium in London.
Auction highlights and estimates
The Live Aid outfit is estimated to fetch between 60,000 and 80,000 dollars (£45,000 to £60,000). A pinstripe suit worn by Collins during an episode of TV series Miami Vice could sell for between 2,500 and 3,500 dollars (£1,875 to £2,625). The suit featured during season two episode 12 of the show, which aired in December 1985.
Two sheets of handwritten working lyrics to Genesis song That's All are also going under the hammer, with an estimate of 6,000 to 8,000 dollars (£4,500 to £6,000).
Celebrity donations
Sir Paul is selling a pair of black Chelsea boots with stacked heels and zips worn during his performance at the late Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee celebrations in 2012. The shoes could sell for up to 6,000 dollars (£4,500).
The auction also features a second-edition 1992 book and record set belonging to the late George Harrison, expected to sell for between 2,000 and 3,000 dollars (£1,500 to £2,250). Sir Elton is offering a pair of rose-tinted Cutler and Gross sunglasses from his personal collection, estimated to fetch between 600 and 800 dollars (£450 to £600).
More lots and sale details
Clooney and his wife Amal have donated an Omega wristwatch belonging to the Hollywood actor. The Ocean's Eleven star has signed and inscribed the interior of its presentation box, and the item is estimated to sell for between 3,000 and 5,000 dollars (£2,250 to £3,750).
A stage-worn shirt belonging to Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger is also up for sale, with an estimate of 5,000 to 7,000 dollars (£3,750 to £5,250). US actor Pacino is selling a prop and cane from upcoming film Lear Rex, a new adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic play King Lear, along with two tickets to the film's premiere after-party. The lot is estimated to fetch between 800 and 1,200 dollars (£600 to £900).
A limited-edition copy of the art book Speed Of Life, signed by the late David Bowie and photographer Masayoshi Sukita, is estimated to fetch between 3,000 and 4,000 dollars (£2,250 to £3,000). Other contributors include singers Annie Lennox, Yungblud and Robert Plant, former James Bond star Daniel Craig, musician Nile Rodgers and rock groups Muse and The Who.
Collins said The King's Trust has been “part of my life for more than 40 years”, adding: “Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting countless young people through the charity and seeing first-hand the determination, talent and potential they bring. Supporting their journeys and watching the trust grow over the decades has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.” He said it “means a great deal” to see his belongings supporting the charity, adding the archive includes instruments, handwritten lyrics and items connected with performances throughout his career.
The auction opens for online bidding on Thursday ahead of the live sale on November 19. Highlights from the collection will be on display at the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Angeles on November 13 from 9am until noon local time.
