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On April 22, renowned auction house Christie’s announced the upcoming auction of the personal wardrobe of iconic fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. Over 200 items, carefully curated by her husband, Andreas Kronthaler, represent significant moments in her illustrious career spanning over four decades. The collection includes pieces from as far back as the 1983-84 Fall/Winter collection. The auction will take place through a live event on June 25 and an online auction from June 14-28. Additionally, a free exhibition showcasing Westwood’s personal collection will be held at Christie’s headquarters in London’s King Street from June 14-24. True to Westwood’s philanthropic spirit, Kronthaler will donate all proceeds from the auction of fashion, jewelry, and accessories to the Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Greenpeace projects.

A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar owned by John Lennon will hit the auction block in May, with an estimated value of $600,000 to $800,000. Discovered in the attic of a UK home, the guitar was used by Lennon on the 1965 album “Help!”. The current owners stumbled upon the instrument during a house move and contacted Julien’s Auctions, who verified its authenticity and found the original Maton guitar case in the trash.

A previously undiscovered sketch by Renaissance master Michelangelo depicting a marble block with the word “simile” inscribed inside was recently sold at auction for $201,600, far exceeding its initial estimate of $6,000. Experts believe the drawing was part of a larger sheet featuring multiple block drawings, possibly intended for quarry workers or shippers. The discovery of the sketch provides valuable insights into Michelangelo’s creative process and technical precision, further solidifying his status as a renowned artist.

After decades of being hidden away in a British attic, The Beatles’ legendary Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, featured in the iconic ‘Help!’ album and film, has been rediscovered, causing a stir among music enthusiasts. Experts predict it will shatter the current record for the highest-priced Beatles guitar ever sold, with a previous Lennon acoustic guitar fetching an impressive $2.4 million in 2015.

Hundreds of items related to the life and career of boxing legend Muhammad Ali are now available for auction through AuctionMonthly.com. The collection includes rare items, signed memorabilia, trading cards, unseen photos, and boxing gloves, with a signed boxing ticket from Ali’s 1970 heavyweight championship bout against Oscar Bonavena being among the most valuable. Ali’s former attorney, Paul Jancha, collected these items over years of friendship and business partnership with the boxing icon. Jancha provides a glimpse into Ali’s post-boxing life and the simplicity of his civilian life through personal photos, many taken at Jancha’s home. The auction offers a unique opportunity to acquire pieces of memorabilia from one of the greatest athletes of all time.

In tribute to the late Vivienne Westwood, Christie’s is set to auction over 200 pieces from the designer’s personal wardrobe. Curated by her husband, Andreas Kronthaler, the lots span four decades of her groundbreaking work. The proceeds from the auction will benefit charities close to Westwood’s heart, including The Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International, and Médecins Sans Frontières.