A top hat worn and signed by Stevie Nicks for a Saturday Night Live promotional shoot has been sold for an astonishing $58,500 at Julien's Auctions' MusiCares Charity Relief Auction. The item was one of the most expensive lots at the event, which saw a 100 percent sell-through rate.
Why It Matters
The sale at the vent in Santa Monica, California, highlights the growing demand for music memorabilia, particularly items linked to legendary artists. Nicks, the Fleetwood Mac frontwoman and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, remains an influential figure in music, and the strong bidding for her memorabilia underscores her lasting appeal.
The auction, held from February 2 to 3, 2025, featured 56 lots, generating a total of $715,890.50 in sales. More than 82 percent of the lots sold above their high estimates, signaling high collector interest in rare and iconic music-related items.
What To Know
Nicks' top hat was worn during a promotional shoot for her SNL appearance. The black felt hat, signed by the musician, was initially estimated to sell for significantly less, but saw competitive bidding that drove the price to nearly $60,000.
Other high-value items sold at the auction included a signed lyric book and Abbey Road Studios experience with Paul McCartney, which fetched $63,500, and a Fender American Vintage II Telecaster signed by Bruce Springsteen, which went for $52,000. A Jimmy Buffett tribute guitar signed by multiple artists, including McCartney, Snoop Dogg, and Jon Bon Jovi, sold for $39,000.
What People Are Saying
In a description for the item, Julien's Auction said, "A black felt top hat with a black ribbon hat band, worn by Stevie Nicks during a promotional shoot for her 2024 musical guest appearance on Saturday Night Live (1975-present, NBC), and signed by Nicks on the interior sweatband in white marker, with additional celestial doodles. Labeled 'East Village Hats New York.'"
"Together with a peacock feather and the original hat box," the description added.
Similar Auctions
Last month, Julien's Auctions announced the results of an auction in which Olivia Newton-John's memorable black motorcycle jacket from the 1978 film Grease was auctioned for $476,250 on December 13.
Newton-John's Grease jacket, a signature fashion piece from her role as Sandy Olsson, was among the highest-priced items in the auction. It wasn't the only big-ticket item: Her turquoise Steinway baby grand piano sold for $158,750, and a stage-worn, rhinestone-studded motorcycle jacket fetched $76,200.
What's Next
With the success of the MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, future events are likely to see continued high interest in rare music memorabilia. Collectors and fans will be watching for upcoming sales featuring one-of-a-kind items from legendary artists, ensuring that music history remains a valuable and sought-after investment.
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