Kings Auctions to sell Superman costumes, Michael Jackson throne and Paco Rabanne dress on July 19

Kings Auctions will hold a live online auction July 19 at 9 a.m. PT on LiveAuctioneers, featuring Superman costumes worn by George Reeves and Kirk Alyn, Michael Jackson’s 2014 Billboard Music Awards performance throne and a Paco Rabanne silver dress. The sale also includes comic books, jewelry, a Kate Moss surfboard and signed Kobe and Lakers basketballs.

Why it matters: - The sale brings together pop culture, music and fashion memorabilia with documented provenance, which can drive attention from collectors across multiple categories. - High-profile lots like Superman costumes and Michael Jackson memorabilia often anchor bidding and set the tone for the rest of the auction.

What happened: - Kings Auctions scheduled a live online auction for July 19 at 9 a.m. PT on LiveAuctioneers. - The catalog includes rare Superman costumes worn by George Reeves and Kirk Alyn. - The auction also includes Michael Jackson’s throne used during the 2014 Billboard Music Awards holographic performance. - Additional featured lots include a Paco Rabanne silver dress, 700 collectible comic books, a Kate Moss YSL surfboard, a FEWOCiOUS x Two Feet custom Fender Stratocaster, jewelry and Kobe and Lakers signed basketballs.

The details: - Lot #100 is an authentic Superman costume worn by George Reeves during filming of the classic television series. - The George Reeves costume includes a blue and red design, a cape and the classic “S” emblem. - The George Reeves costume comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Superman Museum. - The George Reeves costume was consigned from the son of Frank Toscannini. - The costume was later shown in a promotional event on Netflix by Goldin Auctions. - Lot #101 is a vintage Superman costume worn by Kirk Alyn, the first actor to portray Superman in the original film serials in the 1950s. - The Kirk Alyn suit includes the original cape and a Certificate of Authenticity from the Superman Museum. - The Kirk Alyn costume was also consigned from the son of Frank Toscannini. - Lot #77 is Michael Jackson’s performance throne from the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. - The throne was used for the holographic performance of Michael Jackson after his death. - The throne features gold accents and plush upholstery and is in excellent condition. - Lot #17 is a Paco Rabanne silver dress with chainmail construction. - The dress includes a designer label and provenance documentation. - Vogue highlighted the dress and noted that it fetched one of the highest auction values ever for a piece of its kind. - Lot #237 is a Kate Moss YSL surfboard. - Lot #50 is FEWOCiOUS x Two Feet “CryptoCaster,” a hand-painted custom Fender Stratocaster from 2021.

Between the lines: - Kings Auctions is leaning on recognizable names to widen bidder interest beyond traditional memorabilia buyers. - The mix of music, fashion, sports and comics suggests the auction is designed to draw both specialist collectors and casual fans. - Provenance and certificates are a major selling point across the headline lots, especially for the Superman costumes.

What's next: - Bidders can participate in real time through LiveAuctioneers. - Kings Auctions is directing collectors and newcomers to register and review the full catalog on LiveAuctioneers. - Kings Auctions is also taking consignment inquiries through its website, the company’s website.