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James Brown's 'relics' auctioned James Brown's 'relics' auctioned
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Possessions belonging to late singer James Brown - including iconic stage capes and jumpsuits - have raised $800,000 (£400,000) at auction.Possessions belonging to late singer James Brown - including iconic stage capes and jumpsuits - have raised $800,000 (£400,000) at auction.
Fans of the soul legend bid for hundreds of relics from his life and career, including instruments, awards, and even some cans of hairspray.Fans of the soul legend bid for hundreds of relics from his life and career, including instruments, awards, and even some cans of hairspray.
The funds raised at the New York sale will be used pay outstanding tax bills.The funds raised at the New York sale will be used pay outstanding tax bills.
Earlier, Christie's auction house pop culture expert, Simeon Lipman, said it was a "wonderful collection".Earlier, Christie's auction house pop culture expert, Simeon Lipman, said it was a "wonderful collection".
"This is a great opportunity for collectors around the word to obtain a piece of the man, the myth and the legend, Mr James Brown," he said before the sale."This is a great opportunity for collectors around the word to obtain a piece of the man, the myth and the legend, Mr James Brown," he said before the sale.
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The most expensive item proved to be a black cape embroidered in metallic thread with the words "James Brown", which fetched $47,500 - more than double its estimate.The most expensive item proved to be a black cape embroidered in metallic thread with the words "James Brown", which fetched $47,500 - more than double its estimate.
Other highlights included his 1986 Grammy for Living in America, and a Yamaha baby grand piano.Other highlights included his 1986 Grammy for Living in America, and a Yamaha baby grand piano.
The sale also offered a number of Brown's personal effects including a childhood photograph, a variety of handwritten notes and letters, and Brown's personal stereo.The sale also offered a number of Brown's personal effects including a childhood photograph, a variety of handwritten notes and letters, and Brown's personal stereo.
A set of three pink leather sofas from the singer's home raised $40,000.A set of three pink leather sofas from the singer's home raised $40,000.
Items at the lower end of the price scale include a cigarette lighter, engraved cigarette case, and a James Brown "Dancing and Shouting'' doll that sings I Feel Good.Items at the lower end of the price scale include a cigarette lighter, engraved cigarette case, and a James Brown "Dancing and Shouting'' doll that sings I Feel Good.
Brown's best-known hits included Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Got You (I Feel Good), It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World, Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud, and Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine).Brown's best-known hits included Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Got You (I Feel Good), It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World, Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud, and Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine).
The musician died from pneumonia on Christmas Day 2006 at the age of 73.The musician died from pneumonia on Christmas Day 2006 at the age of 73.