This Thursday at 10am, Christie's is set to go forward with an auction that would make over 320 items previously belonging to James Brown available for purchase.  Among the items are stage suits, handwritten lyrics, and numerous musical instruments.
 
Due to the continuing feud over the Godfather of Soul's estate, however, it is not clear if the auction will happen as scheduled.  Christie's says it is confident the sale will be held on schedule, according to the New York Times. The fight between the two former business managers and the trustees of Brown's estate has escalated since his death in December 2006, most recently resulting in a decision by a South Carolina judge to issue an emergency stay for Thursday's sale.
 
Personally, although we'd love to own a bedazzled blue velvet suit profusely sweated in by the man himself, the estimated selling price of $15,000 is a little steep for us.  Fortunately, the items will be on display at 20 Rockefeller Plaza (49th St. @ 6th Ave.) through Thursday. Go here for a virtual tour of the items and more information.