By Abby Montanez, Robb Report | Elvis Presley‘s estate wants to set the record straight about recent memorabilia sales. GWS Auctions, a California-based auction house known for selling collectibles belonging to the King, Johnny Cash, and more, has raised concerns over the authenticity of its offerings, leading Graceland executives to question whether some of the items are fake.
Joel Weinshanker, managing partner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, told NBC News he became wary once he saw the late musician’s black grommet jacket from 1972 hit the auction block. However, according to Weinshanker, not only was the garment one-of-a-kind, but it was currently hanging in Graceland’s private collection—and he even has the receipt for its purchase.
“We know there was only one made, and guess what? We have it in our archives,” Weinshanker told the outlet. Graceland admitted they have suspicions about several other Elvis-related items put up for sale by GWS Auctions too, including multiple pieces of his jewelry and his private jet. Also, the auction house is disputing items sold with a letter of authenticity signed by his ex-wife Priscilla, considering some of the objects would have been from when the couple was already divorced.
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Some Elvis Collectibles Recently Sold at Auction Could Be Fake, Graceland Execs Allege
