When a black Swarovski crystal glove goes on sale in Macao this fall, it won't be just any black Swarkovski crystal glove: it will be a black Swarkovskicrystal glove that once belonged to pop superstar Michael Jackson, estimated at $30–50,000. And when the sale takes place at the tony Ponte 16 resort on October 8, it won't be just any sale: it will be the first pop-culture auction ever to occur in Asia, according to California–based Julien’s Auctions, which is handling the sale.

Auctions filled with celebrity ephemera have become everyday affairs in the United States — an enterprising Chicago-based firm recently even tried to sell off the autopsy equipment purportedly used on Elvis Presley's cadaver — but Julien’s seems to be hoping that the opportunity to bid on items like a black sequined outfit worn onstage by Madonna (est. 6–8,000), a burgundy ball gown worn by Princess Diana (est. $80–100,000), and the Batman costume sported by Michael Keaton in "Batman Returns" (1992; est. 50–60,000) will prove to be a novel experience for Asian buyers. At the very least, it's a benchmark in the auction market's penetration of the continent.

Dubbed "Legends," the auction is particularly heavy on Jackson lots, with a bizarre focus on items relating to his promotional tour for “HIStory: Past, Present and Future,” the double-disc 1995 record that Jackson released following accusations that he was a child molester. Many Jackson items are even available at what would seem to be relatively modest estimates — though, to be fair, it’s hard to gauge a market as apparently jam-packed, and, shall we say, unique, as MJ's.

King of Pop collectors may be interested in a black and white satin Victory Tour robe (est. $2–3,000) embroidered with the name "Michael" in flowing white script; an iconic black leather and silver metal bandolier (est. $1–2,000); or a fedora worn by Jackson (est. $2–4,000), which the catalogue helpfully notes is "used," though it is not clear if this raises or lowers its perceived value.