Jensen Huang's personally worn and signed leather jacket sold for $960,000, 16 times the highest estimate
According to reports from Radio Television Hong Kong citing Sotheby's, a Tom Ford black leather jacket worn and signed by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sold for $960,000 at a charity auction in New York, 16 times the pre-auction high estimate of $60,000. The lot was previously estimated at $40,000 to $60,000.
Sotheby's records indicate that Huang wore this leather jacket while attending Hon Hai Technology Day on October 18, 2023. PSA confirmed its provenance through on-site photos, and the inner signature was authenticated by James Spence Authentication. The auction was initiated by Long Journey Ventures, and the proceeds will be donated to the non-profit organization Edge Institute to support grants and residency programs for young innovators.