The Opening Night sale showed a promising start as every single one of the 49 available lots sold. With a varied assemblage of personal items like silk Versace dress shirts, paintings by Keith Haring, and a diamond pendant with diamonds that spelled out, “Bitch is Back.”
There were a few key items that soared above their pre-sale valuation, including a pair of white-rimmed Sir Winston Eyewear prescription sunglasses, circa 1975, which sold eleven times over their low estimate for $22,680. Another fan-favorite was a pair of silver leather platform boots, circa 1971, emblazoned with the artist’s initials in red that John wore in performances throughout the 1970s. Those sold for $94,500 on a low estimate of $5,000.