An iconic jacket worn by Prince in the 1984 film "Purple Rain" will be auctioned in Los Angeles in June, auction house Profiles in History said Friday.
"It's definitely the most important piece of screen-worn Prince clothing that's ever come up for auction," Profiles in History president Joe Maddalena said.
"This is the first time ever for something like this, and it might be the only time because the rest of the costumes may be in his personal wardrobe."
The famously private singer gave the jacket to a makeup artist at the end of the shoot, auction house spokesman Jeff Hare told AFP.
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It has an asking price of US$6,000 to US$8,000, but is likely to fetch more at the June 29 sale.
Prince wore the black and white jacket with leather sleeves in a famous scene, as he picks up his co-star Apollonia Kotero on a motorcycle. They ride to a lake, where he convinces her to strip off her tight leather jumpsuit and jump in the cold water.
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The June 29 auction will also include costumes from Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Alicia Keys, as well as a glove inlaid with Swarovski crystals that Michael Jackson wore during his "Dangerous" tour in 1992.
Prince's death has revived interest in his work and "Purple Rain" is currently showing in more than 150 theatres in the United States. The movie won Prince an Oscar for best soundtrack.
His next two films, "Under the Cherry Moon" (1986) and "Graffiti Bridge" (1990), were flops that ended his screen career.
Prince also co-directed the concert documentary "Sign o' the Times" (1987).
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Sat Apr 30 2016
Raymond Janis from Profiles in History adjusts the jacket worn by Prince in the 1984 film "Purple Rain" is displayed on April 29, 2016 in Calabasas, California, ahead of its June 29 auction. - AFP Photo
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