HEADS-UP!! There is an 12 of Bruce Lee's personal items and equipment auction.
If I'm reading it right, the auction ends Tuesday April 29th, 5PM Pacific Time!
The online auction will be conducted by
Los Angeles auctioneer Nate D. Sanders. My apologies if I've read wrong and misunderstood - it's possible the auction starts April 29th.
Tallying up the starting bids, the minimum is $158,500 for all 12 items. Of course, as it's an auction, the sky's the limit!
Without further ado, let's check out the 12 items. Click on any picture to enlarge. My sincerest apologies in advance should the page load slowly due to the volume of pictures.
Bruce Lee Owned & Used Shin Guard Set
Bruce Lee personally owned and used pair of shin guards from training in his proprietary martial arts philosophy, Jeet Kune Do. Shin guards are secured across the calf with two adjustable cloth straps and fasten with velcro. Curved guards measure 11'' in length by 4'' across. Light soiling and denting to edges, else near fine. From among the training equipment Lee gifted to Herb Jackson upon his move to Hong Kong. Jackson is well-documented as a builder of Lee's custom martial arts training equipment, a task he undertook as Lee's first generation Jeet Kune Do student and friend. With a COA from Jackson's son.
Starting bid = $2,500.
Bruce Lee Personally Owned & Used Pull-Up Bar
Bruce
Lee personally owned and used pull up bar from training in his
proprietary martial arts philosophy, Jeet Kune Do. Pull-up bar is a 16''
horizontal bar suspended from a chain with a hook clasp. Light soiling
and rusting to chain, else near fine. From among the training equipment
Lee gifted to Herb Jackson upon his move to Hong Kong. Jackson is
well-documented as a builder of Lee's custom martial arts training
equipment, a task he undertook as Lee's first generation Jeet Kune Do
student and friend. With a COA from Jackson's son.
Starting bid = $5,000.
Bruce Lee Owned & Used Palm Bean Bag
Bruce
Lee personally owned and used palm bean bag from training in his
proprietary martial arts philosophy, Jeet Kune Do. Heavy palm bean bag
is constructed of dark red cloth cut in a roughly octagonal shape.
Measures 9'' x 9'' x 1.5''. Weighs 15 pounds. Light soiling and fading
to the fabric on one side, else near fine. From among the training
equipment Lee gifted to Herb Jackson upon his move to Hong Kong. Jackson
is well-documented as a builder of Lee's custom martial arts training
equipment, a task he undertook as Lee's first generation Jeet Kune Do
student and friend. With a COA from Jackson's son.
Starting bid = $5,000.
Bruce Lee Shin Protector -- Used by Lee in His Jeet Kune Do Training
Bruce
Lee personally owned and used shin guard from the training in his
proprietary martial arts philosophy, Jeet Kune Do. Shin guard by
MacGregor brand is solidly constructed of padded white leather and
fastens across the calf with two adjustable cloth straps. Outer portion
features a shell of heavy plastic in three separate pieces to protect
the shin and knee. Shin guard measures 21'' in length by 9'' across at
its widest point. Light soiling, else near fine. From among the training
equipment Lee gifted to Herb Jackson upon his move to Hong Kong.
Jackson is well-documented as a builder of Lee's custom martial arts
training equipment, a task he undertook as Lee's first generation Jeet
Kune Do student and friend. With a COA from Jackson's son.
Starting bid = $6,000.
Bruce Lee's Shield For Jeet Kune Do Training
Bruce
Lee's striking shield used in teaching his proprietary martial arts
method, Jeet Kune Do. Convex-shaped padded shield by BilTuff Martial
Arts Supplies features a bright orange cover made of durable fabric,
with a total of three handles on the back, including a nylon handle with
a grip made of black tubing for comfort. Measures 9.25'' across, 18''
tall and 2.75'' thick. Light soiling from use, else near fine.
Quintessential Lee, from the collection of Herb Jackson, whose
well-documented friendship with Lee began while he trained in Jeet Kune
Do at Lee's Los Angeles martial arts academy in Chinatown. Lee,
impressed with Jackson's background in street fighting, in time
befriended his student and invited him to train at his home. Just before
his fateful move to Hong Kong, Lee gifted many pieces of his martial
arts equipment to Jackson. With a COA from Herb Jackson's son.
Starting bid = $6,000.
Bruce Lee Personally Owned Elastic Waist Belt Worn to Enhance Workout Efficacy
Bruce
Lee's own waist belt, worn during workouts. Lee experimented with the
fitness trend that postulated wearing a belt such as this during cardio
exercise boosted fat loss. Thick black elastic belt is stitched in red
along a single vertical seam. Measures 9.5'' tall and 13.5'' when laid
flat. Light dust and must, else near fine. From the collection of Herb
Jackson, whose well-documented friendship with Lee began while he
trained in Jeet Kune Do at Lee's Los Angeles martial arts academy in
Chinatown. Impressed with Jackson's background in street fighting, in
time Lee befriended his student and invited him to train at his home.
Just before his fateful move to Hong Kong, Lee gifted many pieces of his
martial arts equipment to Jackson. With a COA from Herb Jackson's son.
Starting bid = $8,000.
Bruce Lee Owned & Used Kicking Shield
Bruce Lee's kicking shield used in teaching his proprietary martial arts method, Jeet Kune Do. Large, slightly convex padded shield by BilTuff Martial Arts Supplies features a bright blue cover made of durable fabric. Measures 17'' x 16'' x 5''. Fabric handle is torn, else near fine. Quintessential Lee, from the collection of Herb Jackson, whose well-documented friendship with Lee began while he trained in Jeet Kune Do at Lee's Los Angeles martial arts academy in Chinatown. Lee, impressed with Jackson's background in street fighting, in time befriended his student and invited him to train at his home. Just before his fateful move to Hong Kong, Lee gifted many pieces of his martial arts equipment to Jackson. With a COA from Herb Jackson's son.
Starting bid = $8,000.
Bruce Lee Personally Owned & Used Striking Bag Holder
Bruce Lee personally owned and used double end striking bag holder from training in his proprietary martial arts philosophy, Jeet Kune Do. Holder by Biltuff brand is constructed of dense tangerine color foam, with brand name on a sticker affixed to the side. Cylindrical holder has built-in 15'' bungee cords with hooks for suspension at either end. Measures 4'' x 9.75''. Soiling to one side, else near fine. From among the training equipment Lee gifted to Herb Jackson upon his move to Hong Kong. Jackson is well-documented as a builder of Lee's custom martial arts training equipment, a task he undertook as Lee's first generation Jeet Kune Do student and friend. With a COA from Jackson's son.
Starting bid = $8,000.
Bruce Lee Personally Owned & Worn Watch From The 1970's
Bruce Lee's own vintage 1970's wristwatch. Timex brand timepiece is secured to a heavy leather band with hardware decoration. Brown leather band features four metal rings and six metal studs. Numerical watch face measures 1.25'' across and 1.5'' from top to bottom. Band measures 2.5'' across and 6.75'' in length. Significant rusting to metal and wear to leather from moisture, else good. From the collection of Herb Jackson, Lee's friend, first generation Jeet Kune Do protege and builder of custom martial arts training equipment, to whom Lee gifted the watch. With a COA from Jackson's son.
Starting bid = $20,000.
Bruce Lee's Personally Owned & Worn Platform Shoes
Bruce Lee personally owned and worn shoes. Pair of burnt orange color leather lace-up shoes feature a 0.5'' platform under the front of the foot and a 2'' rubber heel. Shoes are an approximate men's size 7.5. Scuffing, light soiling and laces need replacement, else near fine. Lee's widow distributed his shoes between the two men closest to Lee who were most similar in shoe size - his brother and his close friend Herb Jackson, well-documented as a first generation Jeet Kune Do student and maker of Lee's custom martial arts training equipment. With a COA from Jackson's son.
Starting bid = $25,000.
Bruce Lee Personally Owned & Worn Mahogany Leather Loafers
Bruce Lee owned and worn pair of loafers in mahogany leather. Shoes feature fringe and a piece of decorative hardware across the top. Approximate men's size 7. Some buckling to leather across the toe and leather loss to left shoe, else good. Lee's widow distributed his shoes between the two men closest to Lee who were most similar in shoe size - his brother and his close friend Herb Jackson, well-documented as a first generation Jeet Kune Do student and maker of Lee's custom martial arts training equipment. With a COA from Jackson's son.
Starting bid = $25,000.
Bruce Lee Personally Owned & Worn Grey Cotton Jacket -- With a COA From His Former Wife, Linda Lee
Bruce Lee personally owned and worn grey cotton jacket, signed and inscribed by his wife and daughter, from the Superior Galleries of Beverly Hills 7 August 1993 auction of his personal estate. ''Stirling Cooper London'' brand jacket has a nice shearling lining to interior. With two zippered pockets to front. Measures 17'' shoulder to shoulder x 23'' in length. Inscribed in black marker twice to bottom hem of inside of jacket. First, by Shannon Lee, ''To Dennis & Loan -- Best to you both! / Shannon Lee''. And by wife Linda, ''Dennis + Loan, This was one of Bruce's most favorite jackets! / Linda Lee''. Some fading to collar and minor discoloration to left side of coat near the zipper, and near right shoulder, else very good to near fine condition. With a COA From The Bruce Lee Collection signed by Linda Lee. Procured from the Estate Auction of the Martial Arts Legend which took place on 7 August 1993. Reads in full: "This document certifies that the above item purchased through Superior Galleries of Beverly Hills was owned by Bruce Lee during his lifetime. I, Linda Lee, verify its authenticity and state that this item was actually used by Bruce Lee and is a genuine article from his personal collection. From 1964 to 1973 I was Bruce Lee's wife and have had the item solely in my possession for the last twenty years."
Starting bid = $40,000.
After checking out the 12 items, will you be bidding on any?
Should you want to place a bid on any item, please check out Lots #120 - #132:
Good luck to you!
Previously, I've posted about auctions of Bruce Lee's personal items:
