Bette Auction Takes In Over $500,000.00. Our BLB Accountant Ron Was Right!

Movie Prop Collectors
Julien’s “The Collection of Bette Midler” auction totals over $500,000
November 16th, 2011 at 4:42 pm –

Julien’s Auctions held their “The Collection of Bette Midler” auction this past weekend and Miss Midler’s auction items were a hit with her many fans.

The auction consisting of 307 lots, featured items from Miss Midler’s life and career and included a dress created by Bob De Mora (Est: $1,000 ~ $1,500), was featured on the cover of the 1998 album, Bathhouse Betty and was also used in video & photo shoots, as well as worn by Miss Midler at several live performances. This dress, Lot #187, sold for an impressive $20,480 with BP.

Other highlights of the auction included:

Lot #144: Cher Dress Designed by Bob Mackie: Est:$1000~$1500, Sold for $10,240

Lot #219: Bette Midler Fancy Yellow and Diamond Ring: Est: $4,000~$6,000, Sold for $12,800

Lot #238: Bette Midler Patek Philippe Wristwatch: Est: $7,000~$9,000, Sold for $32,000

Lot#251: Bette Midler Crystal Platform Shoes: Est: $500~$700, Sold for $10,000

Lot #187: Bette Midler Album Cover Dress

The auction total was $515,936.25 which included buyers premium (BP).

A portion of the proceeds from the auction benefited the non-profit organization Bette Midler founded “New York Restoration Project” (NYRP), a non-profit organization she created in 1995, which assists in protecting and preserving New York City’s public spaces and parks.. More information about the organization can be found at www.nyrp.org
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Auction catalog cover & Lot#187 photo ©Julien’s Auctions.