A major auction of Apple memorabilia and personal items belonging to Steve Jobs realized $8.1 million. The top lot was the first check ever issued by Apple, signed by founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in 1976, which sold for $2.4 million. Other significant items included an early Apple-1 prototype board and personal effects from Jobs's childhood home, including his bedroom desk and a collection of bowties.
The sale underscores the intense collector demand for artifacts tied to the founding mythology of Silicon Valley and its iconic figures. While these items are technological history, their sale through a major auction house and the prices achieved reflect their status as culturally significant collectibles, blurring the lines between tech memorabilia and high-value art market assets.