Apple’s original founding document—one of the most important pieces of tech history—is officially headed to auction, and it could sell for as much as $4 million.
The three-page agreement, signed in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ron Wayne, marked the birth of the company then called Apple Computer Company. According to Apple Insider, the document will be featured by Christie’s in its “We the People: America at 250” auction in New York on January 23, 2026.
A Priceless Chapter of Apple’s Origin Story
This agreement outlined the roles and ownership stakes of the three founders. While Jobs and Wozniak went on to shape one of the world’s most influential companies, Ron Wayne’s story took a very different path.
Just 12 days after signing, Wayne walked away from Apple, selling his 10% stake back for just $800, later receiving an additional $1,500 to give up all remaining claims. It’s a decision he famously insisted he didn’t regret—even though that same 10% would be worth more than $60 billion today.
Wayne even sold his personal copy of the founding contract in the 1990s for only $500, something he openly admitted he did regret.
Expected to Fetch Millions
Christie’s estimates the document will draw between $2 million and $4 million, making it one of the most valuable Apple collectibles ever offered. Tech memorabilia has been booming—back in 2023, a sealed first-generation iPhone sold for $190,000, roughly 300 times its launch price.
For collectors and Apple enthusiasts, this founding agreement represents far more than a contract—it’s a symbol of the moment a future trillion-dollar tech empire took its first breath.
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