The online sale celebrates the life and legacy of the undisputed queen of disco.&nbsp;

Donna Summer was the queen of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/every-look-fendi-men-fall-winter-2023-runway-photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disco</a>. The <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/who-is-lizzy-mcalpine-singer-songwriter-john-mayer-finneas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">singer-songwriter</a> rose to prominence in the early <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/how-to-get-70s-bangs-hair-styles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&lsquo;70s</a>, popularizing the uptempo genre that we continue to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/art/van-cleef-arpels-dance-reflections-ballet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dance</a> to today. With over 32 chart-topping hits like "Love to Love You Baby" and "I Feel Love,&rdquo; Summer revolutionized the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/sebastian-croft-heartstopper-season-2-lgbtq-tv-show-netflix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">genre</a> for generations to come. Now, we remember Summer&rsquo;s life and legacy through a once&ndash;in&ndash;a&ndash;lifetime opportunity to view, and potentially possess, a part of disco <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/history-making-female-athletes-sports-world-record-womens-history-month-simone-biles-serena-williams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">history</a>: the personal collection of Donna Summer.&nbsp;

British auction house <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/christies-house-of-gucci-costume-auction-charity-adam-driver-lady-gaga-ski-wear-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christie&rsquo;s</a> is presenting in-person exhibitions of Summer memorabilia in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/celine-fall-winter-2023-collection-every-looks-photos-los-angeles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/art/frieze-new-york-2023-events-art-shows-galleries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York</a>, including an online sale of Summer&rsquo;s numerous RIAA gold 45 records, handwritten <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/angelina-jolie-the-weeknd-dating-relationship-rumors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lyrics</a>, and&nbsp;iconic <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/beyonce-renaissance-tour-fashion-looks-couture" target="_blank" rel="noopener">couture</a> costumes. The assortment will also feature Summer&rsquo;s never-before-seen personal items, including <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/coach-fall-winter-2022-polaroids-megan-thee-stallion-angus-cloud-noah-beck" target="_blank" rel="noopener">polaroids</a> taken at home and during her <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/chanel-cruise-resort-2024-collection-looks-runway-photos-los-angeles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">travels</a>, as well as creations from her secondary hobby to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/history-of-hippie-fashion-at-music-festivals-coachella-woodstock-burning-man" target="_blank" rel="noopener">music</a>&mdash;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/celebrities-who-are-artists-national-art-day" target="_blank" rel="noopener">painting</a>. Celebrating her musical career as much as her personal life as a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/wellness/david-beckham-talks-victoria-beckham-25-year-diet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wife</a> and devoted <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kate-moss-lila-best-mother-daughter-twinning-moments-runway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mother</a>, the Christie&rsquo;s auction provides new context toward understanding the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/eric-nam-k-pop-singer-nyfw-prep-coach-fall-winter-2023-show" target="_blank" rel="noopener">musician</a> who inspired generations to dance.

The auction coincides nicely with the debut of the HBO <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/biggest-bombshells-pamela-anderson-documentary-memoir-baywatch-playboy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">documentary</a>, Love to Love You, Donna Summer which premieres May 20. Featuring never-before-seen videos of Summer&rsquo;s inner life, shot by the singer herself, viewers can expect a whirlwind tour through her German <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/wicked-movie-details-ariana-grande-cynthia-erivo-trailer-release-date" target="_blank" rel="noopener">theater</a> scene beginnings to status as disco queen of the world.

Bidding will begin online starting on June 15 and will continue through June 29. Ahead of the online sale, a curated selection of Summer&rsquo;s pieces will be on view in Los Angeles from May 31 to June 3 and in Christie&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/dylan-penn-taylour-paige-chanel-no-5-in-the-stars-rockefeller-center-mary-j-blige" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rockefeller Center</a> location in New York from June 23 to 27.&nbsp;​​A portion of Christie&rsquo;s proceeds will go towards St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Save The Music Foundation, and the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/men/elton-john-greatest-hits-fashion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elton John</a> AIDS Foundation.&nbsp;

Jonathan Rendell, Christie&rsquo;s Deputy Chairman, commented: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a delight to present the collection of Donna Summer this June at Christie&rsquo;s. Filled with objects that speak to a moment in time when <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/gucci-spring-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disco</a> was in its most ascendant moment, the sale offers enthusiasts of all generations, a rare opportunity to own a part of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/electric-lady-studio-september-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">music history</a>.&rdquo;

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