Julien's Auctions was founded in 2003 by Darren Julien and co-owned with Martin Nolan, is a privately held, world record-breaking auction house based in Culver City, California. Julien's Auctions produces auctions in the categories of Film Memorabilia, Music Memorabilia, Sports Memorabilia, and Street and Contemporary Art. The company has a global presence bringing their auctions and preview exhibitions to cities such as Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, New York City, Las Vegas, London, Tokyo, and Macau, and their auctions accommodate bidders both live as well as online via live streaming video and mobile technology. Julien's Auctions has received press and recognition for their auctions which attract museums, collectors, investors, fans, and enthusiasts from around the globe. Specializing in the sale of 'pop culture' artifacts, Julien's Auctions has handled collections and estates from entertainers including Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Banksy, Cher, Michael Jackson, Sharon Tate and Burt Reynolds. In 2016, Julien's Auctions received its second placement in the Guinness Book of World Records for the sale of the world's most expensive dress ever offered at auction, Marilyn Monroe's “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” gown which sold for $4.8 million. The auction house's first placement was in 2009 for the sale of Michael Jackson's bejeweled, white glove which sold for $480,000, making it the most expensive glove ever sold at auction.
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 John Lennon Gibson J-160E guitar sold for $2,410,000.
In November 2015, Ringo Starr’s 1964 drumhead from “The Ed Sullivan Show” sold for $2,050,000; in December 2015, his drumkit 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.
In November 2016, a second placement in the Guinness Book of World Records is achieved for Marilyn Monroe's “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress which sold for $4,800,000, the most expensive gown ever bought at auction.
In December 2017, Neil Young’s 1953 Buick Roadmaster sold for $400,000.
