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A single sparkly sock that late pop icon Michael Jackson donned during a concert in France in the 1990s fetched over $8,000 on Wednesday, according to a French auction house.
A technician discovered the worn sock discarded next to Jackson’s dressing area following the performance in the southern city of Nimes in July 1997, auctioneer Aurore Illy informed AFP.
The self-proclaimed “King of Pop” sported white athletic socks embellished with rhinestones during his “HIStory World Tour” in 1997, as noted by the specialist website interencheres.com.
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Jackson is visible wearing these socks in footage of him singing his famous song “Billie Jean.” Many years later, the off-white piece of clothing is stained, and the rhinestones on it have yellowed over time, as seen in a photo shared on the website.
Originally estimated to be worth between 3,000 and 4,000 euros ($3,400-4,500), the sock ultimately sold for 7,688 euros ($8,822) at the auction house in Nimes.
A gaming resort in Macau purchased a glittery glove worn by Jackson during his inaugural “moonwalk” performance in 1983 for $350,000 in 2009. A hat he used just before that iconic performance sold for over $80,000 in Paris in 2023.
Jackson passed away from a fatal overdose in 2009 at the age of 50.
He continues to maintain a large fan following, despite the child molestation allegations made against him during his life and posthumously, which he and his estate have refuted.
