LOS ANGELES – November 10, 2026 -- Bidding is now open on three Julien's Auctions sales: Michael Jackson: The Fashion Legacy, Princess Diana: Influence, Fashion, & A Royal Collection, and Pop Culture Legends. Live auctions run December 7-9 at Rosewood Abu Dhabi, as part of the inaugural Celebrity & Pop Culture Experience.
Michael Jackson's Moonwalk-era glove is estimated at up to $800,000
The Jackson sale includes more than 100 pieces worn on stage and in music videos, plus designs by his longtime costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush. The top lot is a 1983 "Motown 25" stage-worn embellished white glove, estimated at $600,000-$800,000. The loafers worn during his first-ever Moonwalk performance that year carry an estimate of $60,000-$80,000. Loafers worn in the 1982 "Thriller" video are estimated at $30,000-$50,000.
Princess Diana's evening gowns carry $200,000-$400,000 estimates
Two gowns lead the Diana collection: a 1995 Catherine Walker navy blue evening gown worn to a CFDA event, and a 1993 Victor Edelstein midnight blue silk crepe gown worn at the Serpentine Gallery. Both are estimated at $200,000-$400,000. Her 1997 Ralph Lauren shirt from the Landmine Survivors Network is estimated at $10,000-$20,000, and her 1997 Miss Selfridges driving loafers at $20,000-$30,000.
A gemstone-set Infinity Gauntlet and a Banksy anchor Pop Culture Legends
The Infinity Gauntlet replica is a one-of-one piece made by agreement with Marvel and Disney from Marvel's official design files. It is set with six certified, untreated natural gemstones totaling nearly 180 carats, one for each Infinity Stone. Banksy's signed "Brace Yourself!" Grim Reaper painting is estimated at $2 million-$3 million. Prince's 1993 Cloud Guitar, built by Kurt Nelson, is estimated at $300,000-$600,000. A leather jacket worn by Kurt Cobain in 1991 is estimated at $20,000-$40,000. Four Sharon Stone red-carpet and film ensembles are each estimated at $4,000-$5,000.
Exhibitions in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi precede the live sales
Ahead of the auctions, highlights toured Los Angeles, Seattle, New York City, Osaka and Newbridge, Ireland. Bahrain hosts events November 20-26 with Imersa Experiences, including a Princess Diana exhibition and a book signing with Michael Bush. Julien's CEO Ken Citron called the Abu Dhabi event "a defining moment" in the company's global evolution.
From November 29 to December 5, highlights go on public display in the lobby of Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 week.
Live auctions run across three days in Abu Dhabi
Michael Jackson: The Fashion Legacy opens with an evening sale on December 7 at 8:00pm GST and continues with a day sale on December 8 at 10:00am. Pop Culture Legends follows on December 8 at 8:00pm, with its day sale on December 9 at 10:00am. Princess Diana: Influence, Fashion, & A Royal Collection closes the program on December 9 at 8:00pm GST.