In a surprising move, Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, has announced an upcoming auction of Twitter-related signs and memorabilia, including the emblematic bird logo sign that adorned the company’s headquarters.
The event, named “Twitter Rebranding: Online Auction Featuring Memorabilia, Art, Office Assets & More!”, is scheduled to take place from September 12 to 14, as indicated by the official auction website.
The comprehensive list of items available for auction consists of 584 items, encompassing the iconic blue bird logo signs, office furniture, and even an assortment of musical instruments.
One of the highlighted items up for bidding is the very sign of the Twitter bird logo that graced the exterior of the Twitter headquarters in San Francisco. The listing description reads, “Bird is still mounted on the side of the building. Buyer is responsible for hiring an SF Licensed Company with appropriate Permits.”
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Numerous LED signs featuring the bird logo, hashtags, and “@” symbols are also part of the auction, alongside items like a wooden bird-shaped table and a bookshelf with a hashtag design. The extensive array of items extends to office sofas, refrigerators, coffee machines, and wall art, including a painting portraying former President Obama alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama.
This announcement follows reports from last month indicating that the large “X” sign installed after Musk’s rebranding of the social media platform had been removed following complaints from city residents and officials. Musk’s rebranding of the platform involved changing his profile avatar to an “X” logo and sharing promotional content featuring the same design.
Elon Musk officially acquired Twitter in October of the previous year, and the platform has since undergone a series of controversial changes. These changes include the introduction of limitations on the number of direct messages a user can send and the number of posts they can view.
