Fans now have more than the music, but a personal memento of Buddy Holly in the form of stuff he loved and lived with. Holly's widow Maria Elena consigned over 100 personal items to Heritage Auctions that were offered in a public auction in April 2006. Items included numerous personal photographs for a scrapbook he planned to create, suits, ties, jewelry items, unreleased music demos and as well as other personal effects.
The highlight of the auction was a gift Maria gave to Buddy as an early Christmas present.
From Heritage Auctions:
"The diamond and white gold Omega wristwatch is inscribed on the back, "Buddy Holly 12-1-58," the date his bride of four months gave it to him as an early Christmas present. It was recovered at the site of the plane crash by investigators and later worn by Holly's father in their hometown of Lubbock, Texas."
Price Realized: $155,350.00*
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Buddy Holly Passport
From Heritage Auctions:
Issued to Charles Hardin Holly on January 23, 1958, it features a picture of Buddy and is signed twice with his real name, Charles "Holley". The passport was obtained by Holly not long before he and the Crickets embarked on their legendary tour of the U.K.
Price Realized: $26,290.00*
Buddy and Maria Holly Wedding Photos
Set of four wedding color photographs, includes the 7" x 5" shown and three 8" x 10".
Price Realized: $956.00*
Stage-Worn Blue Rayon Shirt
From his personal wardrobe. LeChevron brand short sleeve shirt.
Price Realized: $1,792.50*
Stage-Worn Charcoal Gray Suit
Worn onstage by Buddy Holly
Price Realized: $5,975.00*
Pair of Black (worn) Argyle Socks
In excellent condition
Price Realized: $359.70*
Holly in Airplane Photograph
Holly's silhouette is shown as he sits on an airplane, original photo that was used as cover of his album "Reminiscing". Size is 3.5" square.
Price Realized: $5,078.75*
Monogrammed Handkerchief
All white, monogrammed with the letter "B".
Price Realized: $836.50*
Source: Heritage Auction Galleries
* Includes Buyers Premium
