Mar 30, 2017 - Sale 2441

Sale 2441 - Lot 455

Unsold
Estimate: $ 25,000 - $ 35,000
MUSIC--SOUL.) BROWN, JAMES. James Brown's silver sequined cape, presented to him by Michael Jackson, Silver sequined cape, 95 x 50 inches, linen backed fan-shaped with padded area where it would sit on his shoulders, with a note written on the inside of the cape, to Jimmy Allen from James Brown's "Cape Man" Danny Ray. Np 1970's

Additional Details

one of james brown's capes; this one given to brown by michael jackson. Provenance: James Brown's 'Cape Man,' Danny Ray, acquired with lot 457 below (James Brown's platform shoes). Includes a copy of 'Applause' magazine with the story of a fund raiser for Danny Ray, where the cape and the shoes were bought. A photo in the article shows Brown wearing the cape. A video clip can be provided which shows Michael putting the cape on Brow as they dance. The inscription reads "'Danny Ray Cape Man / James Brown Show, Bet / Michael Jackson and James Brown / To Mr. Jimmy Allen, Danny Ray, MC / To My Bro, Love.'