MONTREAL — From pages inked with poems to a locket containing a lock of hair, memorabilia belonging to the late Canadian poet and singer songwriter Leonard was auctioned on Friday, raking in thousands of dollars.

The Montreal icon died at the age of 82 in 2016 and Julien’s Auctions billed the event held in Los Angeles as the largest auction of Cohen’s private effects, with close to 170 pieces.

L.A. auction was largest sales of Cohen's effects, with 170 items sold{ai:summary}<p>A collection of memorabilia from the late Canadian poet and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was auctioned in Los Angeles, fetching thousands. The event featured nearly 170 items, including poems and a locket with a lock of hair, marking the largest auction of Cohen's personal effects since his death in 2016. #culture</p>

Leonard Cohen notebook sold at auction for $174,000

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