Elvis Presley’s 1959 Secret Vacation With a Mystery Woman – Revealed with a Chair -Collection Hits Auction Block
Kruse GWS Auctions, the world-record-breaking auction house specializing in Entertainment Memorabilia, Fine Jewelry, Master Timepieces, Royal Artifacts and Iconic Fashions, announces the “Artifacts of Hollywood & Music” auction to take place Saturday, December 2, 2023 beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET.
In 1959, Elvis Presley took a very “secret vacation.” In 1958, Elvis Presley enlisted in the Army and transferred to Germany. His mother Gladys died during that same year and even though the barracks of the military seemed to be a sure-fold opportunity for privacy, Elvis still had a hard time escaping the fans and the media.
In the summer of 1959, Elvis booked himself into a guest house at Gederner See, a 35 km distance from the German Army base he was stationed at. He stayed in the guesthouse named “Finger” looking for seclusion. This time would later become known as his “secret vacation.”
Elvis spent time with a family and a young woman by the name of Rosemarie Prass. They enjoyed bike rides and short trips with a Messerschmidt bubble car. It was common to find Elvis seated at the table at the camp where he would spend much time. It was a German Beer Garden chair that Elvis found himself seated most of the time during this splendid time. Rosemarie Prass, who kept the chair, kept the “secret vacation” quiet for a very long time. It wasn’t until the 25th anniversary of Presley’s death that she revealed their time together in photos and storytelling. This German Beer Garden chair where Elvis often sat will now be auctioned or the very first time, accompanied by photographs from the “secret vacation” and documentation at Kruse GWS Auctions’ “Artifacts of Hollywood and Music” auction. One can only imagine the conversations Elvis led while sitting in this remarkable chair.
More items from Elvis Presley’s life and career offer a rare glimpse into some of the most important moments in his personal life and his remarkable career. The collection offers fans an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of memorabilia that chronicles the more private moments.
Additional highlights include a Lot of 1976 Unpublished Minneapolis Concert photos. Each summer before; Elvis Presley’s Nudie Rodeo Tailors Custom Made Tan Bib Shirt gifted to Felton Jarvis on March 13, 1975 after a recording session at the RCA Studios on Sunset Blvd for the song “T-R-O-U-B-L-E;” Elvis Presley’s Personally Owned and Worn Brooks Leather Sportswear Two-Piece Leather Suit worn by Presley during a recording session in 1960; Elvis Presley’s Personally Owned 1.75ct Yellow Diamond, 0.65ctw Diamond 14L Yellow and White Gold Ring which represents the last ring given to Vernon Presley documented by a letter of recollection from Priscilla Presley; Elvis Presley’s 1968 Office Insurance Policy Documents and Vernon Presley Signed Check; Elvis Presley’s Personally Owned 10K Yellow Gold and Tiger Eye Ring which features one of the gemstones Presley favored; Elvis Presley Personally Owned Wood and Gilt Circle G Ranch Horse Statue with Gold Plaque Welcoming those to Wallis, Mississippi and the ranch where Elvis and Priscilla spent part of their honeymoon; Elvis Presley Show 1970s Tour Used Travel Case used by Presley for Las Vegas engagements and inscribed “Property of Elvis Presley Shows MGM; an Elvis Presley Show 1970s Used DeArmond Amp used during the early 1970s tour; an Elvis Presley Personally Owned 1970’s Samsonite Briefcase with Personnel Cloth Badges; Elvis Presley’s Personally Owned Viva Las Vegas 16mm Film Reels and 78 RPM Acetates With Original Case and several artworks from Elvis’ Beverly Hills home including Elvis Presley’s Personally Owned Original Painting by Olie Thompson. This famed original abstract painting hung in his Beverly Hills home at 1174 Hillcrest Road which he shared with Priscilla; Elvis Presley’s Personally Owned Original Painting by Maruice Riano which hung over the fireplace of his Beverly Hills home on Hillcrest Road and an Elvis Presley Personally Owned Framed Lithograph from the same home by Vlaminck framed in an ornate wood and gilt gold frame with a brass nameplate.
Additional highlights from the “Artifacts of Hollywood & Music” auction include a Prop Silver Tooter used by legendary actor Al Pacino in “Scarface” (1983); a caftan worn by Charlton Heston in the 1956 epic film “Ben Hur;” a Custom Made “History Tour” Crystal Glove made with Swarovski Crystals and used by Michael Jackson in rehearsals for the tour; a Michael Jackson personally used and signed “Dangerous Tour” armbrace; a Rare Signed Self Portrait Drawing hand drawn by Michael on MJJ Productions letterhead; a rare signed Guns n’ Roses 2009 Chinese Democracy World Tour Poster; a Beyonce Personally Owned LaQuan Smith Romper worn at her husband Jay-Z’s 2015 launch of his streaming service and more items from the life and careers of Metallica, Angelie Jolie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Janet Jackson, The Rolling Stones and more.
From the “King” of Rock n’ Roll to the “King” of Pop, the December, 2023 “Artifacts of Hollywood & Music” auction should not be missed by those who collect and celebrate entertainment. Never before has Kruse GWS Auctions been able to offer such a wide and diverse collection of the personal mementos from the life and career of Elvis Presley all together
