Among the 400 frocks and trinkets up for grabs are 13
Dolce and Gabbana sequined bustier bras, a chair described as "Whitney's Throne," and a see-through grand piano worth an estimated
$400 000.
Despite reports suggesting that the move was a result of a build up of unpaid bills, Whitney's publicist claims, "The auction consists of old equipment from past tours that she doesn't need anymore. It's not unusual for artists to sell off staging and equipment not in use anymore."
Not true says auctioneer
Steve Newmark: "There's some pretty personal stuff in there. Even her underwear is in there. I was marveling at the waist of some of these clothes. They were pretty small."
Whitney isn't just auctioning her own possessions - 16 of estranged hubby
Bobby Brown's
music awards are also up for purchase. I know what you're thinking: They give awards out for smoking crack?