Iconic Prince costumes, one of his handwritten acceptance speeches and a letter reminding a friend to 'Love God' among huge batch of items up for auction

  • Prince's iconic onscreen and onstage garbs will be up for auction this week 
  • The late pop singer's beaded jacket from the 1986 film Under the Cherry Moon will be sold at Boston-based RR Auction for an estimated $25,000
  • The funk music legend's handwritten notes, including one to Kylie Minogue, are set to be sold for $2,000 
  • The jacket is part of a string of Prince memorabilia that will be sold during the Marvels of Modern music online auction between February 9 and February 16 

By Karen Ruiz For Dailymail.com

Published: 15:02 EST, 8 February 2017 | Updated: 18:54 EST, 8 February 2017

Prince's famous onscreen garbs and touching handwritten notes are set to go under the hammer on Thursday for tens of thousands of dollars.

The legendary late pop singer's screen-worn beaded jacket from the 1986 film Under the Cherry Moon will be sold at Boston-based RR Auction for an estimated $25,000.

The jacket is part of a string of Prince memorabilia that will be sold during the Marvels of Modern music online auction between February 9 and February 16. 

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The iconic lace jacket worn by Prince is easily photo-matched to the scene in the film where Prince and Mary are in the convertible under the full moon in the 1986 film 

The iconic lace jacket worn by Prince is easily photo-matched to the scene in the film where Prince and Mary are in the convertible under the full moon in the 1986 film 

Prince's lace and beaded jacket from 1986 Under the Cherry Moon is set to sell for more than $25,000 when it goes under the hammer this week 

Prince's lace and beaded jacket from 1986 Under the Cherry Moon is set to sell for more than $25,000 when it goes under the hammer this week 

The intricate lace jacket is covered in shimmering beadwork and faux pearls, and features a bolero-style front with a long, cape back. The jacket is easily photo-matched to the scene in the film where Prince and Mary are in the convertible under the full moon.

Boasting ironclad provenance, the elaborate jacket is an iconic piece from one of Prince's films of the 1980s.

Under the Cherry Moon was Prince's second movie as an actor (following Purple Rain), and his directorial debut. 

The soundtrack - the Parade album - was released to wide acclaim and featured Prince classics including Kiss, Mountains, and Girls & Boys.

Prince pictured at Fabulous Forum on February 19, 1985 in Inglewood, California
Purple Rain white button-down shirt and cufflinks worth $10,000

Prince's iconic Purple Rain white button-down shirt and cufflinks worth $10,000 will be sold at the Boston-based auction (pictured at Fabulous Forum on February 19, 1985 in Inglewood, California)

Prince's black-and-white striped bolero jacket designed by Stacia Lang for the 1993 Act II Tour of Europe, made of a fine silk and featuring two black buttons on the front, three white buttons on each sleeve, and five alternating black and white buttons on the lower back.
Prince's stage-worn polka-dot vest, $8,000

Prince's famed black and white bolero jacket designed by Stacia Lang for the 1993 Act II Tour of Europe, worth $8,000 (left) and his stage-worn polka-dot vest, $8,000

Prince tells Kylie Minogue he has 'never felt very far from home' in a Brit Awards acceptance speech she was intended to read on his behalf 

Prince tells Kylie Minogue he has 'never felt very far from home' in a Brit Awards acceptance speech she was intended to read on his behalf 

Prince's handwritten lyrics to the handwritten lyrics to The Screams of Passion (right) is worth $8,000

Prince's handwritten lyrics to the handwritten lyrics to The Screams of Passion (right) is worth $8,000

The garment originates from the collection of Prince's assistant, Therese Stoulil. 

The legendary singer's wool coat is worth $8,000. The famed costumed will be available for auction between February 9 and February 16 

The legendary singer's wool coat (left) is worth $8,000.

Also being sold is his iconic Purple Rain white button-down shirt and cufflinks worth $10,000, a black and white bolero jacket that could fetch $8,000, a wool coat worth $8,000, and a Versace Rhinestone walking cane worth $8,000.

The U Got the Look singer's stage-worn polka-dot vest worth $8,000 will be sold as well as his lace gloves from Purple Rain valued at $2,000. 

Along with his famed costumes, handwritten notes such as lyrics to The Screams of Passion, worth $8,000, a signed letter worth $2,000, and a handwritten Brit Awards acceptance speech addressed to Kylie Minogue will be auctioned. 

The note, inside of a card that features his symbol on the front said: 'Dear Kylie, please read this note in acceptance 4 the Best International Artist Award - 'Thank u! P.S. - In all my trips abroad, I can honestly say, I've never felt very far from home.

A signed letter to actress Jackie Swanson  is worth $2,000. Prince writes that he wrote a song titled, Palomino Pleasure Ride, for her. He added the reminder 'Love God' on the side

A signed letter to actress Jackie Swanson  is worth $2,000. Prince writes that he wrote a song titled, Palomino Pleasure Ride, for her. He added the reminder 'Love God' on the side

'As long as I live and there is an appreciation of what I do, I will continue to do...my best. Peace and New Power, Prince.'

Interestingly, Prince sketched a small picture of an eye in every instance he used 'I.' The note includes the envelope addressed in Prince's hand, 'Kylie.'

PRINCE'S 1993 BRIT AWARD ACCEPTANCE SPEECH TO KYLIE MINOGUE 

Dear Kylie, please read this note in acceptance 4 the Best International Artist Award—'Thank u! P.S.—In all my trips abroad, I can honestly say, I've never felt very far from home. 

As long as I live and there is an appreciation of what I do, I will continue to do...my best. 

 

Peace and New Power, Prince

Minogue was a presenter at the 1993 Brit Awards and announced Prince as the winner of Best International Solo Artist, but at the last minute, the show's producers ultimately asked Cher to read his speech.

'He was an extremely smart, articulate man with a very, very quick wit. He was driven by his creativity - there was always the next record, the next video, the next tour - it was 24/7,' said Stoulil in a statement posted on the auction houses web site.

'I will treasure those memories as well as the lifelong friendships I have to this day because of Prince and working at Paisley Park,' added Stoulil.  


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