Prince Marriage Proposal, Engagement Ring, Rare Recordings, More to Be Auctioned

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A trove of Prince‘s former possessions and early recordings is going up for sale this Thursday, the Guardian reports. Among the items are his handwritten proposal to Mayte Garcia, his first wife, and her diamond engagement ring, as well as 36 lots of tableware from their wedding. As well as Garcia, Prince’s former manager Owen Husney and guitarist Dez Dickerson are selling collectibles. Those include two tapes of demos and unreleased recordings: a three-track tape recorded in winter 1976 and spring 1977, which features “Just As Long As We’re Together,” “My Love Is Forever,” and “Jelly Jam”; and a second, from 1978, featuring six early songs, half of which are unreleased. Bidding on the former starts at $6,500, while the latter opens at $20,000. Nate D. Sanders Auctions in L.A. is hosting the auction.

Prince, one of the most guarded pop stars alive, wrote his proposal to Garcia on five pink, heart-shaped notes, which he planted “to lead Garcia on a romantic journey to the ring,” according to the listing. The auction of the notes and engagement ring opens at $100,000. Items of stage clothing, jewelry, and musical instruments are also up for sale.

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