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      *Christie's is putting up for auction some 320 items belonging to the late Godfather of Soul James Brown on July 17.

      Among the belongings to be offered at "The James Brown Collection" auction are some of his instruments, hand-written lyrics, awards and grooming artifacts. The entire event is expected to gross about $1 million, reports Reuters.

       The sale will include photos and letters from Presidents Reagan and Bush, as well as a Republican Presidential Task Force Card priced at $200 to $300.

      A leather belt with a red-and-silver rhinestone buckle reading "Sex Machine" and tooled "We Love You James, Blue Express" is seen fetching $2,000 to $3,000. Brown's Kennedy Center Honor from 2003 ($10,000 to $15,000) and his 1986 Grammy Award for "Living in America" ($15,000 to $20,000). His jumpsuits, many priced around $5,000, are grouped with other clothing in the sale catalogue by color.

       Brown's Yamaha baby grand piano and his Hammond B-3 electric organ with Leslie speakers are each expected to fetch $15,000 to $20,000. His jumpsuits, many priced around $5,000, are grouped with other clothing in the sale catalogue by color.      

       Less expensive items include photos, hand-written notes and letters estimated at a few hundred dollars. Other lots such as an engraved silver plate, or sets of cufflinks and studs, are similarly priced.      

       The sale also includes rollers, picks, hair products and a dome hair dryer from the salon in Brown's South Carolina home. Furniture, sunglasses, hats, scarves, bow ties and shoes round out the collection.