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Beverly HIlls, CA, United States
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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF B.B. KING

Our Property From The Estate of B.B. King auction celebrates the fifteen-time Grammy Award-winning artist, singer and founding father of the electric blues, who inspired a generation of musicians and artists and will feature an unsurpassed collection of his instruments, stage worn jackets, jewelry, awards, personal items and more from the titan's celebrated career spanning six decades. Born Riley B. King in Atta Bean, Mississippi, on September 16th, 1925, King began playing gospel music on street corners as a teen. In 1947, he hitchhiked to Memphis, TN, to pursue his music career and studied the blues with his cousin Bukka White, one of the most celebrated blues performers of his time. He landed his first big break on Sonny Boy Williamsonís local radio show which led to other prolific gigs in Memphis, where he was inspired by other blues greats including Louis Jordan and T-Bone Walker. While developing a following in the Beale Street blues scene in the late 1940s/early 1950s, King began crafting his signature electric blues sound. After changing his name to Beale Street Blues Boy and later abbreviating it to B.B. King, the blues legend with his electric guitar was born. From the 1980s until his death in 2015, King toured extensively and appeared in numerous television shows and films. He reached further commercial success with his 1988 duet, "When Love Comes to Town," with the supergroup U2 and the double platinum Grammy Award-winning blues album, Riding with the King with Eric Clapton. By 1998, it was estimated that King had played more than 15,000 concerts during his 65 years touring on the road. King's many honors included inductions into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1984 and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987; the NARAS' Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award in 1987; honorary doctorates from Tougaloo (MS) College in 1973, Yale University in 1977, Berklee College of Music in 1982, Rhodes College of Memphis in 1990 & more!
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B.B. KING LARGE GROUP OF MINIATURE GUITARS: A large group of miniature guitars, some in cases, and guitar-themed objects, made of glass, wood, and other materials, collected by or sent to B.B. King as gifts. Approximately 19. Some have stands.
0049: B.B. KING LARGE GROUP OF MINIATURE GUITARSEst. $600-$800
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B.B. KING BLUES CLUB SIGN: A colorful crown-topped guitar-form mosaic sign reading "B.B. King's Blues Club," made from pieces of mirror, tile and glass. Inscribed on the verso, "Happy Birthday B.B. King! Nashville 2003/ From:
0050: B.B. KING BLUES CLUB SIGNEst. $300-$500
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B.B. KING WALKING STAFFS: A group of three hand crafted walking staffs, including one personalized with "B.B. King" carved on the handle. Tallest, 66 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of B.B. King BB King
0051: B.B. KING WALKING STAFFSEst. $300-$500
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B.B. KING WALKING STICKS: A group of three walking sticks: one polychrome painted and personalized to B.B. King, "The Thrill is Ours! 1994," one wood with carved lettering personalized to "B.B. King/ King of the Blues/ The
0052: B.B. KING WALKING STICKSEst. $300-$500
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B.B. KING PAIR OF TIME LIFE STOOLS: A pair of mid-century modern walnut stools, shape "C," designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Unmarked. Height, 15 inches; Diameter, 13 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate
0053: B.B. KING PAIR OF TIME LIFE STOOLSEst. $800-$1,200
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B.B. KING HALL CHAIR: A modern Eastlake style hall chair with a mirrored back, upholstered seat, and hat hooks. From B.B. King's Las Vegas bedroom. 82 by 24 by 17 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of B.B. King BB King
0054: B.B. KING HALL CHAIREst. $300-$500
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B.B. KING CUSTOM-MADE BED COMFORTER: A custom-made brown comforter for "The King" with a gold crown logo printed on it. From the master bedroom in B.B. King's Las Vegas house. 72 by 64 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of B.B. King BB
0055: B.B. KING CUSTOM-MADE BED COMFORTEREst. $200-$400
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B.B. KING CUSTOM-MADE BED COMFORTER: A custom-made brown comforter for "The King" with a gold crown logo printed on it. From the master bedroom in B.B. King's Las Vegas house. 72 by 64 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of B.B. King BB
0056: B.B. KING CUSTOM-MADE BED COMFORTEREst. $200-$400
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B.B. KING CUSTOM-MADE BED COMFORTER: A custom-made brown comforter for "The King" with a gold crown logo printed on it. From the master bedroom in B.B. King's Las Vegas house. 72 by 64 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of B.B. King BB
0057: B.B. KING CUSTOM-MADE BED COMFORTEREst. $200-$400
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B.B. KING SOLIGAR LENS AND CASE: A Soligar 70-220mm camera lens, no. 17503076. Housed in the original case with a "B.B. King World Tour 1978 England" sticker, and a "B.B. King Lucille" tag on the strap. Length, 7 1/2 inches
0058: B.B. KING SOLIGAR LENS AND CASEEst. $400-$600
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B.B. KING BINOCULARS: Two pairs of binoculars. The first is a plastic 4 x 30, the second is a Turfist 10 x 40. Larger, 6 1/4 by 6 1/4 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of B.B. King BB King
0059: B.B. KING BINOCULARSEst. $400-$600
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B.B. KING PERFEX BINOCULARS: A pair of Perfex Coated Optics binoculars, 20 x 80, Field 3.5 degrees, numbered 60033. Housed in the original case. 11 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of B.B. King BB King
0060: B.B. KING PERFEX BINOCULARSEst. $800-$1,200
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B.B. KING PHONOGRAPH: A Pal Supreme phonograph that was electrified in the 1940s or 1950s. The phonograph belonged to BB King's aunt. PROVENANCE From the Estate of B.B. King BB King
0061: B.B. KING PHONOGRAPHEst. $100-$200
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B.B. KING CUSTOM POKER SET: A set of poker chips and cards in a black box with a plaque on the lid that reads "Heavyweight Champion of the Blues." All of the chips have "BBK" embossed in gold; includes the case and two sets of
0063: B.B. KING CUSTOM POKER SETEst. $800-$1,200
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B.B. KING STUDIO TAPE RECORDER: An Ampex model 350-2P reel-to-reel tape recorder housed in the factory-supplied road case. This 1950s era machine was likely witness to a sonic array of historical significance during its travels
0064: B.B. KING STUDIO TAPE RECORDEREst. $400-$600
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B.B. KING GIFTED DEMO ACETATES: A collection of 24 lacquer disc records (also known as acetates) containing demo recordings of songs that were sent to B.B. King for consideration, including an acoustic version of the 1969 Hour
0065: B.B. KING GIFTED DEMO ACETATESEst. $500-$700
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B.B. KING GIFTED DEMO RECORDINGS: An incredible collection of 48 vintage quarter-inch reel-to-reel magnetic tape recordings primarily featuring demo songs that were sent to B.B. King for consideration, including blues, funk, jazz,
0066: B.B. KING GIFTED DEMO RECORDINGSEst. $600-$800
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B.B. KING RECORDS: A collection of approximately 75 LP record albums by B.B. King, all representing his own work including Live at The Regal, Indianola Mississippi Seeds, In London, and Live at Cook County Jail. Also
0067: B.B. KING RECORDSEst. $300-$500
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B.B. KING BLUES AND JAZZ RECORDS: A collection of approximately 90 LP record albums by various jazz, blues, and R&B artists, including, Horace Silver, Albert King, Thelonius Monk, and T-Bone Walker. PROVENANCE From the Estate of
0068: B.B. KING BLUES AND JAZZ RECORDSEst. $400-$600
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B.B. KING BLUES 78S RECORDS: A collection of original 78rpm records by B.B. King, including: "Jump with You Baby," "Bad Luck," "Shut Your Mouth," "Be Careful with A Fool," "Neighborhood Affair," and "When My Heart Breaks Like A
0069: B.B. KING BLUES 78S RECORDSEst. $500-$700
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B.B. KING SIGNED RECORDS: Three LP record albums signed by B.B. King. Accompanied by five unsigned 45rpm records by King. PROVENANCE From the Estate of B.B. King BB King
0070: B.B. KING SIGNED RECORDSEst. $300-$500
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B.B. KING 45S: A collection of approximately 100 45rpm records from B.B. King's personal collection, including promo records and demo pressings, as well as a couple handwritten notes sent to King. PROVENANCE From
0071: B.B. KING 45SEst. $500-$700
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B.B. KING RECORDINGS: A collection of more than 20 vintage quarter-inch reel-to-reel magnetic tape recordings featuring B.B. King, including dubbed albums, live concert tracks, rough mixes, alternate takes, a King hosted
0072: B.B. KING RECORDINGSEst. $500-$700
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