Type Private Industry Art, Auctions Founded 2003; 20 years ago Headquarters 13007 S. Western Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249 Key people • Darren Julien (Founder, CEO, President) • Martin J. Nolan (Executive Director, CFO) Website www.juliensauctions.com Julien's Auctions is a privately held auction house based in Beverly Hills & Gardena, California founded in 2003 by Darren Julien and co-owned with Martin Nolan. They specialize in auctions of film and television memorabilia, music memorabilia, sports memorabilia, street and contemporary art, fashion and other pop culture and historical categories. Julien's Auctions has received attention for their auctions of various high-profile items. They have handled collections and estates from entertainers such as Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Banksy, Cher, Michael Jackson, Sharon Tate, Olivia Newton-John, Sylvester Stallone, Fleetwood Mac, Steve Vai, Betty White, Kenny Rogers, Robert Evans, Casey Kasem, Janet Jackson, Elvira, Amy Winehouse, Alex Lifeson, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Bill Wyman, Elizabeth Taylor, Walter Becker, B.B. King, Hugh Hefner, and Burt Reynolds. The auction house's first placement in the Guinness Book of World Records was in 2009 for the sale of one of Michael Jackson's bejeweled white gloves which sold for $420,000. Notable auctions and sales records In 2009, Michael Jackson's signature white glove sold for $420,000 and his white socks sold for $65,000; in 2011 the jacket he wore in his 1983 "Thriller" music video sold for $1,800,000. In October 2010, the 'Most Expensive Basketball' is sold from a Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan video for $304,000. In December 2011, a 1915 prototype for Coca-Cola's iconic bottle sold for $240,000 with its original concept drawing selling for $228,000. In November 2015, a Gibson J-160E guitar that was stolen from John Lennon in the late 1960's sold for $2,410,000. The same auction also sold Ringo Starr’s 1964 drumhead from “The Ed Sullivan Show” for $2,050,000. In December 2015, Ringo Starr's drum kit achieved a World Record for 'Most Expensive Drum Kit' when it sold for $2,110,000; in that same auction, Starr's personal copy of The Beatles “White Album” sold for $790,000. Ringo Starr Drum Kit In June 2016, world association football icon Pelé auctioned off his personal career-related memorabilia totaling over $5,000,000. In November 2016, Marilyn Monroe's “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress sold for $4,800,000. As of 2022, it remains the most expensive gown ever bought at an auction. In November 2017, a Prince played and owned “cloud” guitar sold for $700,000. In December 2017, Neil Young’s 1953 Buick Roadmaster sold for $400,000. In May 2018, a 1965 Fender Telecaster guitar owned and played by Robbie Robertson sold for $490,000. In June 2018, Han Solo’s prop DL-44 blaster from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi sold for $562,500. In November 2018, Marilyn Monroe’s 1956 Ford Thunderbird sold for $490,000. In November 2019, Olivia Newton-John’s leather motorcycle jacket from Grease sold for $243,200. In December 2019, Christopher Reeve’s cape worn as Superman in the original film sold for $193,750. In April 2020, Paul McCartney’s studio-used handwritten lyrics to The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” sold for $910,000. In June 2020, the guitar used by Kurt Cobain on Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York sold for US$6 Million. In July 2020, the Apollo 11 space-flown control stick used by Neil Armstrong sold for $370,000. In July 2020, the spacesuit worn in 2001: A Space Odyssey sold for $370,000. In September 2020, Brian Jones’ Les Paul Gibson gold top guitar played with the Rolling Stones sold for $704,000. In December 2020, Sean Connery’s “James Bond” Walther PP used in Dr. No sold for $256,000. In December 2020, Eddie Van Halen’s owned and stage-played customized Kramer electric guitar sold for $231,250. In July 2021, Lebron James’ “The Chosen One” game-used and Sports Illustrated photo-matched jersey sold for $512,000. In July 2021, the PSA Gem Mint-graded Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer rookie card sold for $384,000. In November 2021, Eric Clapton’s photo-matched 1968 Martin D-45 guitar stage played with Derek and the Dominos sold for $625,000. In November 2021, The Edge’s Gibson electric guitar stage-played with U2 sold for $437,500. In November 2021, Amy Winehouse’s dress worn in her final performance sold for $243,200. In December 2021, Sylvester Stallone’s original handwritten script pages for Rocky sold for $437,500. In December 2021, Hank Aaron’s 1976 final season game worn and photo-matched Milwaukee Brewers uniform sold for $224,000. In May 2022, the Fender Mustang guitar used by Kurt Cobain in the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video sold for $4,687,500. In May 2022, the Alex Lifeson “Whitey” stage and studio-used 1976 Gibson ES-355TD custom electric guitar sold for $384,000. In May 2022, Johnny Cash’s owned and stage-played 1956 Martin D-21 acoustic guitar sold for $437,500. In May 2022, a Jimi Hendrix owned and gifted 1964 Fender Jazzmaster electric guitar sold for $384,000. In May 2022, Kurt Cobain’s personally owned 1965 Dodge Dart sold for $375,000. In November 2022, Elvis Presley’s 1972 18K gold diamond Ebel wristwatch sold for $256,000. In July 2022, Chris Evans’ shield used as Captain America in The Avengers sold for $200,000. In November 2022, Steve Jobs’ personally owned and worn Birkenstock sandals sold for $218,750. In December 2022, the E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Hero #1 Mechatronic Model sold for $2,560,000. In December 2022, Charlton Heston’s Moses staff from “The Ten Commandments” sold for $448,000.

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