Julien’s Auctions, has announced “The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation 2026 Auction,” to take place in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 11th at 10am PST (1pm EST).
The sale honors the enduring legacy of the global superstar and seeks to raise awareness and generate vital support for the Foundation’s diverse initiatives, scholarships, and services—each designed to reflect and address the values and needs of today’s youth.
A special preview of auction highlights will be on view at the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation’s 5th Annual Legacy of Love Gala, which will take place on Saturday, August 8th, on what would have been Whitney’s 63rd birthday. The event, themed “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” will be held at The Whitley Hotel Atlanta and features 13-time Grammy Award winner, recording artist, songwriter, and producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds as the headline performer.
The extraordinary highlights on view at this year’s Gala include an oversized portrait of Whitney Houston by Richard Avedon, which hung in her office. Also featured is an RIAA-certified 9x Platinum award presented to Houston in recognition of the more than 9 million copies sold of her 1987 single, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” which earned her the 1988 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
The collection also includes a gold-plated Social Security card issued to Houston, engraved with her name, “Whitney E. Houston,” along with a Bob Mackie–designed embellished jacket. Rounding out the display is a Black mesh mini dress worn by Houston during her final performances on The Nothing but Love World Tour. She also wore the dress when she attended Prince’s “21 Nite Stand” concert at The Forum in Inglewood, California, where she joined him on stage for an impromptu dance and performance.
Below is a partial list of the unique items available in the August 11 sale from The Whitney Houston Collection:
MCM Visetos Monogram Canvas Luggage Three-Piece Set
2009-2010 “Nothing But Love” World Tour Burberry Coat with Book
1999 “VH1 Divas” Stage-Worn Versace Red Leather Set
1988 American Music Awards Stage-Worn Mini Dress
RIAA-Certified “9x Platinum” Sales Award for “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”
1998-1999 “My Love Is Your Love Tour” Dolce & Gabbana Fitting-Worn Gown
Bob Mackie Embellished Jacket
1987 Portrait by Richard Avedon that Hung in Her Office
1997 “Classic Whitney” Stage-Worn Carolina Herrera Striped Set
1999 Met Gala-Worn Dolce & Gabbana Boots
1999 “My Love Is Your Love World Tour” Stage-Used Stool and Personal Tea Set
Gold-Plated Social Security Card
Please join us for this unique opportunity to view these extraordinary items before their historic sale on August 11 in Los Angeles.
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“The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation 2026 Auction”
August 11, 2026
10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00pm ET
With more than 220 million music recordings sold worldwide, global superstar Whitney Houston, known as “The Voice,” remains an icon whose legacy continues to inspire generosity and impact.
Beyond her unparalleled artistry, her charitable commitment has extended their support to arts education, music and community initiatives locally, nationally and globally.
Julien’s Auctions is proud to partner with the Foundation in support of its extraordinary work through this benefit auction.
The collection is live now at juliensauctions.com and the sale will take place on Tuesday, August 11 at 10am PT from Los Angeles (1:00 pm EST.)
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