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Rare Joan Rivers Memorabilia Fetches Thousands at Auction
13 Oct
Summary
- Auction featured Rivers' shag wigs, X-rays of her dog Spike, and royal family keepsakes
- Spike-related items, including a portrait and credit card, sold for $1,920
- Two royal family commemorative mugs sold for $512
In October 2025, a collection of rare Joan Rivers memorabilia went under the hammer at an auction presented by Julien's Auctions at The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The sale featured an eclectic assortment of items that captured the late comedian's one-of-a-kind personality, including her shag wigs, X-rays of her beloved Yorkshire Terrier Spike's thorax, and keepsakes highlighting her affinity for the British royal family.
Several lots underscored Rivers' deep love for her dog Spike. The two X-rays of Spike's thorax, along with the veterinary envelope, fetched $576 at the auction. A framed photographic portrait of Spike wearing a crown, combined with the pooch's collar and ID tags, a credit card bearing the name "Spike Rivers," and a copy of a PEOPLE magazine cover featuring Rivers and Spike, sold for $1,920.
The auction also included two bone china mugs commemorating significant events in the history of the royal family - The Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977 and The Queen Mother's 80th birthday in 1980. These royal keepsakes were sold for $512.
According to Rivers' daughter, Melissa, the timing felt right to let go of her mother's personal and professional treasures, as she is now emotionally ready to do so over 11 years after Rivers' passing in 2014 at the age of 81.
