$16,640
Wood desk made by Elvis’ uncle, Vester Presley. Kidney shaped desk with three-drawer console on left side and support leg at right, features metal drawer pulls, accompanied by brown mid-century chair with silver metal hardware, on rollers. At the time it was built, it had a built-in tape recorder and TV. Elvis conducted his business from Graceland from this desk and frequently had his hair cut and dyed while sitting in this chair. The desk was given by Elvis to Dr. Nick to be used in the home Elvis built for Dr. Nick in 1976. Discoloration and marks due to age and use. A copy of “Dr. Nick’s™ Memories of Elvis” DVD accompanies this lot. In it, Dr. Nick discusses this item and the other items owned by him in this sale. Desk 83 by 31 by 39 1/2 inches; Chair 36 by 25 by 28 inches PROVENANCE From the Collection of Dr. Nick (George Nichopoulos), personal physician to Elvis Presley. Categories: Elvis Presley
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2009-06-26