Lock of Beethoven's hair up for auction

Sunday, June 9, 2019
A piece of music history is up for grabs.

A lock of hair belonging to Ludwig Van Beethoven is going up for auction Tuesday.
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The hair was cut off by the German composer himself nearly 200 years ago and given to a close friend. Giving a lock of hair was not an uncommon gift back then.

It's expected to sell for $15,000 to $29,000.
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