
Other Jackson paraphernalia was auctioned, including a signed Jackson jacket (sold for $96,000), a fedora he wore on stage (sold for $72,000), and a outfit made for Jackson's pet chimpanzee, Bubbles.
Jackson's gloves are known to be auctioned off at high prices. Last year, a glove Jackson wore during his "Moonwalk" performance in 1983 fetched $350,000, and a glove thrown by Jackson to an Australian fan during a 1996 performance sold for almost $50,000.
The Icons and Idols sale, organized by Julien's Auctions, raised more than $700,000 at the event.