| All Proceeds of 500 Original Numbered Limited-Edition Stainless Steel and Bronze Artworks Signed by the Beatle Legend to Benefit The Lotus Foundation
Sold Exclusively Online at Julien’s Auctions | Beverly Hills, California – (November 22nd, 2022) –In continuation of his lifelong commitment to forge meaningful connection and to bring people and communities together while giving back to charitable causes through his art and music, Ringo Starr has unveiled a collection of 500 life sized “Peace and Love” sculptures of his iconic hand symbol to be sold exclusively on juliensauctions.com. “Ringo Peace & Love” statues will go on sale just in time for the holiday season starting November 22nd, 2022 with all of the proceeds to benefit The Lotus Foundation, whose mission funds supports, participates in and promotes charitable projects aimed at advancing social welfare in diverse areas including, but not limited to substance abuse, cerebral palsy, brain tumors, cancer, battered women and their children, homelessness, and animals in need. | | It’s been over five decades since Ringo Starr made the universally recognized hand gesture of Peace and Love as his signature greeting and enduring message to the world: a transmission of positivity and light that the legendary musician has sent off across the universe through his landmark musical catalog as a solo artist, Beatle and frontman of his All Starr Band; his synchronous goodwill exchanges with millions of his fans in person, online, and on stage in arenas around the world; his highly anticipated annual Peace and Love Birthday global celebrations featuring a star-studded lineup of musical friends and family; the erection of an 800 pound stainless steel monument of his hand symbol in his adopted hometown of Beverly Hills, California as well as through his paintings, books, photography and other works. |  | Two hundred fifty stainless steel and two hundred fifty bronze original numbered limited-edition “Peace and Love” artworks designed and signed by the icon will each come with a Certificate of Authenticity housed in a Ringo Peace & Love box. Each statue is 9.84 inches (250 mm) tall with a 4.72 inch (120 mm) base and weighs 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg). The stainless-steel statue is $5,000 and the bronze statue is $2,000 (both versions include shipping).
The announcement comes this Thanksgiving week and for Ringo fans there is a lot to be grateful for: 2022 has been a busy year for Ringo and it will continue to be through the end of the year. On November 18th, Ringo released EP3 on 10” vinyl and blue cassette. He accompanied the release with a new music video, “Everyone and Everything.” On November 25th, Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Live at the Greek 2019 (Roccabella via BFD/The Orchard) is available on Blu Ray, DVD, CD and a special yellow double vinyl. In addition, Ringo’s online store has recently been updated and is now carrying a limited quantity of tour merch.
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| | Julien’s Auctions has broken world records with the sale of Beatles memorabilia including Ringo Starr’s Ludwig drum kit which sold for a record $2.2 million, The Ludwig Beatles Ed Sullivan Show drumhead which sold for a record price of $2.1 million, The Beatles White Album owned by Ringo Starr that sold for $790,000 and John Lennon’s acoustic guitar which sold for a record $2.4 million. Julien’s has also produced the publications and sales of Starr’s best-selling hardcover retrospective books, Ringo Rocks: 30 Years of the All Starrs and Lifted: Fab Images and Memories of my Life with the Beatles Across the Universe. | ABOUT JULIEN'S AUCTIONS | Julien’s Auctions is the world record-breaking auction house to the stars. Collaborating with the famous and the exclusive, Julien’s Auctions produces high profile auctions in the film, music, sports and art markets. Julien’s Auctions has received international recognition for its unique and innovative auction events, which attract thousands of collectors, investors, fans and enthusiasts from around the world. Julien’s Auctions specializes in sales of iconic artifacts and notable collections including Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Lady Gaga, Banksy, Cher, Michael Jackson, U2, Barbra Streisand, Les Paul, Neil Young, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Hugh Hefner and many more.
In 2016, Julien’s Auctions received its second placement in the Guinness Book of World Records for the sale of the world’s most expensive dress ever sold at auction, The Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress which sold for $4.8 million. Julien’s Auctions achieved placement in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2009 for the sale of Michael Jackson’s white glove, which sold for $480,000 making it the most expensive glove ever sold at auction. In 2020, Julien’s Auctions received its third Guinness Book of World Record placement for the sale of Kurt Cobain’s “MTV Unplugged” 1959 Martin D-18E acoustic-electric guitar, which sold for $6 million making it the world’s most expensive guitar ever sold at auction. In 2022, Julien’s Auctions sold the world’s second most expensive guitar ever sold at auction in the sale of Kurt Cobain’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video 1969 Fender Mustang electric guitar, which sold for $4.5 million. Based in Los Angeles, Julien’s Auctions has a global presence bringing their auctions and exhibitions to targeted destinations worldwide including London, New York, Las Vegas, Japan and China. Live auctions are presented for bidders on-site and online via live streaming video and mobile technology.
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