This Article is From Apr 02, 2012

Whitney Houston auction raises $80,000

Whitney Houston auction raises $80,000

Highlights

  • A collection of Whitney Houston memorabilia has raised more than $80,000 at auction, nearly two months after the singer's tragic death.
  • The items on offer included a bustier worn onstage by the superstar, who died in February, which fetched USD 18,750 at the auction held in Beverly Hills, California, reported Contactmusic.
  • A pair of pearl earrings worn by Houston in her hit movie The Bodyguard went for $2,812, while a vest she sported in the film made $3,437.
  • Other items sold in the Julien's Auctions sale included dresses and other clothing. More Houston collectibles, including 30 of her gowns, will be auctioned off in June this year.
London: A collection of Whitney Houston memorabilia has raised more than $80,000 at auction, nearlytwo months after the singer's tragic death.

The items on offer included a bustier worn onstage by the superstar, who died in February, which fetched USD 18,750 atthe auction held in Beverly Hills, California, reported Contactmusic.

A pair of pearl earrings worn by Houston in her hit movie The Bodyguard went for $2,812, while a vest she sportedin the film made $3,437.

Other items sold in the Julien's Auctions sale included dresses and other clothing. More Houston collectibles,including 30 of her gowns, will be auctioned off in June this year.
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