The Art and Influence of Hip Hop

Property from The Estate of Marcel Theo Hall (a.k.a Biz Markie). A portion of the proceeds for this lot will go to benefit The Biz Markie Just A Friend Foundation.

[Biz Markie]

Biz Markie's golden sable fur coat & hat, custom made for him, [ca. 2002]

Lot Closed

March 30, 04:57 PM GMT

Estimate

15,000 - 20,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Exceptionally large golden sable fur coat with matching golden sable hat, designed by Biz Markie and created by Furs by PK in New York City, ca. 2002 the coat with Biz in cursive embroidered in gold thread at left on interior lining, the coat with six front buttons and one collar button closure, the length from shoulder to end approximately 63 in. (160 cm.), sleeve length from shoulder to wrist approximately 32 in. (81.3 cm.), some minor areas of wear.

A LUXURY SABLE FUR SET DESIGNED AND OWNED BY ONE OF HIP HOP'S MOST STYLISH SHOWMEN, BIZ MARKIE

A an innovative and much beloved rapper, producer, and beatboxer who was hailed the "Crown Prince of Hip Hop" by Rolling Stone, Biz Markie was a consummate showman with style and flair. Throughout his celebrated career, Biz had an extensive collection of custom coats, hats and other apparel made for him, worthy of his regal status in the realm of Hip Hop. The pair offered here is an exceptional and almost overwhelmingly luxurious floor length golden sable fur coat with matching hat made by Furs by PK in New York City.

Over the years Furs by PK's owner, Steven Pochtar, worked closely with Biz to help bring the artist's custom-made pieces to life, becoming the rapper's go-to shop for high-end items.

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