Ballet shoes stained with blood that once belonged to British singer Amy Winehouse are now part of the collection of Ankara-based collector Özgür Çift, who purchased them for $3,900 at an auction in Los Angeles.
The shoes, marked with traces of blood, have drawn attention in the collectibles world due to their backstory, which later involved a legal dispute between the singer’s father, Mitch Winehouse and her stylists, as well as their historical significance and monetary value.
After news surfaced that the shoes were acquired by Çift, international collectors reportedly began offering as much as 500,000 pounds ($680,000) for them.
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