Phil Collins’ ex-wife auctioning $4m value of things together with his private piano

Nov 18, 2023 at 6:44 PM
Phil Collins’ ex-wife auctioning m value of things together with his private piano

Phil Collins’ ex-wife Orianne Cevey will public sale off an estimated $4 million (£3.2 million) of the singer’s possessions subsequent month.

Page Six revealed that prized possessions, together with jewellery, purses and precious music objects will likely be auctioned off by the Miami-based Kodner Auction Gallery.

Her stash additionally contains the In the Air Tonight singer’s private Yamaha piano and a classic Wurlitzer jukebox.

The lot is estimated to be value something between $2,987,500 (£2.3 million) to $4,307,200 (£3.4 million).

Collins’ Yamaha piano alone may promote for a staggering $50,000 (£40,100) to $100,000 (£80,200).

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“It pains me to part with these cherished items, but I recently downsized homes and simply do not have room for many of the items,” Cevey tells Page Six.

“These are some of our most prized family possessions,” she mentioned, including that the jukebox was a present from Collins’ supervisor after they wedded in 1999.

As for the piano, she says it was their household’s and Collins used it to show their 22-year-old son Nicholas the best way to play.

The exes additionally share an 18-year-old son, Matthew.

“I am also auctioning off a huge collection of Chanel,” Cevey added.

“I was Chanel’s number one client when I started collecting in 2001 with more than 500 pairs of Chanel shoes in my collection.”

A large assortment of Chanel clothes, footwear and boots will likely be heading to the public sale block, plus loads of Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery.

Kodner Auction Gallery president Russ Kodner mentioned in a press release: “This auction is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire some of the most personal and iconic items from the private collection of Phil and Orianne Collins.

“These items are some of Phil Collins’ most iconic instruments and collectibles, and Orianne’s most prized possessions.”

Cevey confirmed {that a} “large portion” of the cash collected will likely be donated to the Never Give Up Foundation, which helps construct futures for individuals with disabilities like Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

The public sale will happen on December 6 and the objects are additionally accessible for on-line bidding on Kodner.com, starting November 24.