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Six Rings – Legacy of the GOAT Achieves Record Price for a Michael Jordan Rookie Card

Decorative Arts, Furniture and Design
14 June 2022
Six Rings – Legacy of the GOAT Achieves Record Price for a Michael Jordan Rookie Card

New York – Six Rings – Legacy of the GOAT, an online-only sale dedicated to the legacy of Michael Jordan, achieved 100% sold by lot and totaled $1,488,690. 54% of all registrants were new to Christie’s.

The top lot of the sale was a Michael Jordan Upper Deck Signed 1986 Fleer #57 Rookie Card, which achieved $1,008,000 and achieved a record price for a Michael Jordan Rookie Card.

Caitlin Donovan, Head of Department, Sneakers & Streetwear, Christie’s, remarked: “The results of the sale demonstrate the strength and potential of the sneakers and sports collectible market, achieving 100% sell-through by lot and attracting many first-time registrants to Christie’s. The top lot achieved a new record price for a Michael Jordan Rookie Card, which sold for over $1 million. We look forward to building upon the success of this inaugural auction as we expand into this new market.”

Additional results of the sale include: a pair of Michael Jordan game-worn and dual-signed Player Exclusive Air Jordan Low XIII sneakers, which sold for $378,000, and a pair of dual-signed Air Jordan VII ‘Bordeaux’ sneakers, which realized $40,320.

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

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