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Apple's 1976 Founding Document Up for Auction in 2026

11/27/2025

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Christie's will auction Apple's 1976 founding document on January 23, 2026.
The agreement, signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ron Wayne (Apple co-founder), shows 45% for Jobs and Wozniak and 10% for Wayne.
Wayne sold his 10% stake shortly after for $800, and if he had retained it, it would be worth about $400 billion today.
The auction is expected to be among the most expensive Apple memorabilia sales.

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Christie's will auction Apple's 1976 founding document on January 23, 2026.
The agreement, signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ron Wayne (Apple co-founder), shows 45% for Jobs and Wozniak and 10% for Wayne.
Wayne sold his 10% stake shortly after for $800, and if he had retained it, it would be worth about $400 billion today.
The auction is expected to be among the most expensive Apple memorabilia sales.