Music
James Brown memorabilia up for auction
Published Thursday, Jul 3 2008, 15:52 BST | By Simon Reynolds
The James Brown Collection is comprised of 329 items relating to the legendary 'Godfather of Soul', who passed away in 2006.
The most expensive item is a Harmonics Trek II Organ and Speaker Cabinet bearing the initials 'JB' and the word 'Godfather'. The lot is expected to fetch up to $30,000.
Other memorabilia includes a Yamaha baby grand piano (with an estimated value of $20,000), several of Brown's famous capes, jumpsuits, handwritten notes and signed recording and touring contracts.
The James Brown Collection goes on sale at Christie's in New York on July 17.
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