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Auction of funk yields surprises
The auction of James Brown’s personal possessions by Christie’s in New York on Thursday produced some jaw-dropping surprises.But the $857,688 brought in from the more than 300 items sold was on the short end of the auction house’s pre-sale estimates.Still, there was intense interest in some items. A medical bracelet engraved with Brown’s name and noting he was diabetic and allergic to penicillin was projected to go for $200 to $300.The final tally: an astounding $32,500.Paul Shaffer, band leader for “The Late Show With David Letterman,” was one of the bidders on the bracelet. An unnamed private bidder won it.
The State – Jul 18, 2008 02:09 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: South Carolina: Columbia
The auction of James Brown’s personal possessions by Christie’s in New York on Thursday produced some jaw-dropping surprises.But the $857,688 brought in from the more than 300 items sold was on the short end of the auction house’s pre-sale estimates.Still, there was intense interest in some items. A medical bracelet engraved with Brown’s name and noting he was diabetic and allergic to penicillin was projected to go for $200 to $300.The final tally: an astounding $32,500.Paul Shaffer, band leader for “The Late Show With David Letterman,” was one of the bidders on the bracelet. An unnamed private bidder won it.
The State – Jul 18, 2008 02:09 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: South Carolina: Columbia
Charles Joffe, film producer
Charles Joffe co-produced Woody Allen's movies and managed the budding careers of high-profile comedians like Robin Williams, Billy Crystal and David Letterman.
International Herald Tribune – Jul 15, 2008 12:57 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Entertainment
Charles Joffe co-produced Woody Allen's movies and managed the budding careers of high-profile comedians like Robin Williams, Billy Crystal and David Letterman.
International Herald Tribune – Jul 15, 2008 12:57 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Entertainment
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