Udo's heir: unique auction of his greatest treasures in Cologne!

Udo's heir: unique auction of his greatest treasures in Cologne!

In the coming January, fans of the legendary hit Udo Jürgens are expecting an emotional event: his valuable memorabilia will be auctioned. This auction takes place online from January 23 to 30 and is entitled "Udo - The Personal Collection of the Late Udo Jürgens". The approximately 100 carefully selected items come from the estate of the children John and Jenny Jürgens, who handed over the personal collection of their father, who died almost ten years ago on December 21, 2014, to which Sotheby’s in Cologne reported almost ten years ago, the Bild-Zeitung .

The highlights of the auction are Udo Jürgens' glass wing, the estimated value of which is between 20,000 and 30,000 euros, as well as its Bentley convertible from 2007, which is estimated at 50,000 to 70,000 euros. In addition, the famous white terry bathrobe is auctioned, which was signed by German football stars and has a value of 150 to 200 euros. Works of art, such as a watercolor from Gustav Klimt, are also offered for sale, whereby the revenue of the auction to the Udo Jürgens Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting young musicians and supporting children in need.

Udo Jürgens' influence on the Music scene

Udo Jürgens, born on September 30, 1934 in Klagenfurt, was not only an influential singer and composer, but also a musical veteran whose career lasted over 50 years. With hits like "Merci Chérie" and "Greek wine" he shaped German-language pop music and revolutionized the genre through influences of modern pop and chanson music. During his career, Jürgens sold over 104 million records and won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1966 with its world -famous title "Merci, Chérie". These successes make the loss of Udo Jürgens even more noticeable for the music scene, as can be seen on Wikipedia . His souvenir is carried into the public through this auction and is reminiscent of his eventful life and its important music career.