Jun Satō
Hong Kong – (August 16, 2024) Julien’s Auctions has made a significant announcement with its upcoming event, LEGENDS IN MOTION, which will feature an array of dazzling items from titans of sports, music, and entertainment. This highly anticipated auction is set to take place live on September 28 at Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong, and online via juliensauctions.com. Central to the auction is a rare and exclusive collection of items belonging to martial arts legend and global pop culture icon Bruce Lee. This auction marks the industry-leading Hollywood auction house’s grand return to Asia with its inaugural event in Hong Kong, following its landmark sale of items from Michael Jackson and other pop culture legends in 2010.
For the first time in over five decades, 40 unique pieces from Bruce Lee’s life and cinematic career will be available for fans and collectors to view in Hong Kong – the city where Lee grew up, honed his martial arts skills, and emerged as a global superstar. These invaluable artifacts will be displayed at a grand exhibition at Pacific Place, providing the public with a rare chance to closely examine these treasures before the auction. The exhibition will also include memorabilia from other renowned legends, such as BTS, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, FIFA, and NBA icons. This free exhibition will be open to the public from September 14 to September 27, running daily from 11 AM to 8 PM.
Adding to the excitement, Hong Kong-born American film star Philip Ng, who has practiced martial arts with his father since childhood and became a direct disciple of a student of Ip Man (Bruce Lee’s master), visited Julien’s Studios in Los Angeles. In an exclusive video preview, Ng shares his admiration for Bruce Lee and highlights some of the most meaningful items in the auction. This video is set to be released in early September, offering fans a glimpse into this extraordinary event before the auction items make their journey to Hong Kong.
Bruce Lee enthusiasts will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own artifacts from the master himself, whose illustrious career and brilliant stardom have left a profound cultural impact, particularly within the global Chinese community and among Asian Americans. Born in San Francisco, Lee returned to Hong Kong, where he ascended to international superstardom through martial arts classics such as The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, and The Way of the Dragon. His crowning achievement, Enter the Dragon, which he starred in and choreographed, became a global box office sensation, grossing over US$300 million. With a modest budget of only US$850,000, Enter the Dragon stands as one of Warner Bros.’ most profitable films of all time.
Beyond his status as a movie star and exceptional athlete, Bruce Lee was an innovator who revolutionized Hollywood and the entertainment industry with his unique approach to health and fitness, which continues to influence millions today. Additionally, he was a philosopher whose deeply held beliefs about living a purposeful life continue to inspire and resonate across generations.
Julien’s Auctions’ LEGENDS IN MOTION is poised to be an extraordinary event that not only celebrates Bruce Lee’s enduring legacy but also showcases a wealth of memorabilia from some of the most influential figures in music and sports history.
