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Driver’s licenses of athletes and celebrities have been a hot collectible for years.
After 17 bids at Heritage Auctions, a certain collector paid $35,000 for Michael Jackson’s driver’s license. Heritage Auctions noted that it was in good condition, although it had creases in some areas— the most visible being on the verso. The document from the mid-’80s was obtained from the state of California by Michael Jackson. The auction house further clarified that it was not particularly a signed item since the signature on it is a condensed copy of a live one.
The license measures 3 ½ inches by 2 ¼ inches and includes a passport photo with a straight face at the camera. The sale of this item follows the sale of Jackson’s black-and-white leather jacket from a 1984 Pepsi commercial, which auctioneers Propstore sold for $306,000 last November.
Michael Jacksons Werke, die während seiner Tourneen entstanden, werden in Los Angeles versteigert
78 Zeichnungen des „King of Pop“ werden am 3. August (2024) in Los Angeles versteigert. Die Michael-Jackson-Sammlung wird von King’s Auctions angeboten, einem weltweit tätigen Auktionshaus, das dafür einen Veranstaltungsort in Beverly Hills angekündigt hat.
Michael Jacksons Tournee-Kunst
Die Zeichnungen, die während Jacksons Tourneen entstanden, erzählen auch die persönliche Geschichte des Popstars. Jackson, der 2009 im Alter von 50 Jahren an einer akuten Propofol-Vergiftung starb, war ein Fan der bildenden Kunst. Schon in jungen Jahren begann er zu zeichnen, und auf seinen Tourneen entwickelte sich das Zeichnen zu einem Hobby.
Seine Arbeiten entstanden nicht nur in privaten Momenten, sondern oft auch in aller Öffentlichkeit – sei es in einem Wartezimmer beim Chirurgen, auf Servietten während der „Dangerous World Tour“ im Orientexpress oder auf Kopfkissen in Hotels. Jacksons Werke waren nicht nur für ihn selbst wichtig – häufig verschenkte er seine Zeichnungen an Freunde und Bekannte.
Ein Stück Popgeschichte für eine Million Dollar
King’s Auctions hebt hervor, dass Michael Jacksons Kunst von verschiedenen Stilrichtungen beeinflusst wurde – von klassischer und architektonischer Kunst bis hin zu Pop Art und formalen Porträts. Auch die Vorliebe des „King of Pop“ für London und britische Bräuche spiegelt sich in seinen Arbeiten wider. „Er wurde von vielen Kunstgattungen beeinflusst, was sich in seinen Zeichnungen widerspiegelt“, so das Auktionshaus in einer Pressemitteilung.
Das Eröffnungsgebot liegt bei eine Million Dollar. Wird dieser Mindestpreis erreicht, wird die gesamte Sammlung an den Höchstbietenden verkauft, und die Auktion endet sofort. Sollte der Mindestpreis jedoch nicht erreicht werden, werden die Zeichnungen einzeln angeboten, um den Kunstliebhabern und Sammlern die Möglichkeit zu geben, ein Einzelstück zu erwerben. Quelle:rollingstone.de
The Estate questions the authenticity of allegedly Michael Jackson Drawings
Two weeks ago, we told you of an auction coming up selling the Billboard Awards 2014 Michael Jackson Throne which also included a vast collection of drawings allegedly penned by Michael Jackson.
In this article, I stated that we will not post about those drawings due to the controversy surrounding them.
Since, the auction house Kings Auctions, contacted us to promote the auction. I have replied about their authenticity and concerns regarding those drawings but Kings’ rep told us that they have been authenticated.
Sketches allegedly created and signed by Michael Jackson are causing speculation within the iconic King of Pop’s estate regarding their authenticity.
Billboard first reported that collaboration between Kings Auctions’ Las Vegas and Beverly Hills offices will see a set of 78 images up for sale on Aug. 3.
The 78 artworks were created by incorporating a variety of mediums, such as wax pencils, pastels, and watercolors.
One artwork features the “Billie Jean” singer adorned in a Jedi-style robe. Others show depictions of chairs — with one being titled “Miss Chair,” created around the late ’90s — some Peter Pan-related drawings, Disney, Marilyn Monroe, and even Queen Elizabeth II sketches.
The listing´s description said: “Get ready to own some of the most coveted pieces of art by one of the biggest music icons in the world. These one-of-a-kind pieces of art aren’t just an investment; they are your chance to own a piece of music history.”
The auction house reportedly came into possession of the collection of artwork after a series of legal proceedings in Santa Monica Court.
The sketches were carefully stored in a private collector’s studio in Santa Monica, California, and the Kings Auctions rep revealed that Jackson frequented the studio to immerse himself in art while recovering from plastic surgeries.
Now, Michael Jackson’s estate doesn’t think these drawings being attributed to MJ are the real McCoy, in fact, they say they have reason to believe otherwise.
A rep for the estate told TMZ they do not accept these sketches as authentic, noting they examined the artwork years ago and upon further inspection, felt even more dubious. They say they’ve relayed this to the auction house since then, and insist they haven’t gotten any evidence that, to them, would suggest these drawings were done by Michael.The fan community have been questioning those drawings for over a decade and the Estate is right to warn people and fans about the possibility they could purchase a fake. Now if a rich Chinese housewife or a Saudi prince are willing to purchase them and lock them into their private collections for show-off during dinner parties, fine by me. But for a fan to purchase them, worked hard to get the money to do so and thinking they have a true Michael Jackson drawing, that’s not fair nor acceptable in my books.
At MJVibe, we have an expert who is working with multiple auction houses, so if any of the fans are about to purchase an item and they are questioning the authenticity, please email us and we will do our best to help and advise. But for now, do not purchase those drawings!
Why the Court-Mandated Sale of “Artworks” by Michael Jackson?
When we posted about the Michael Jackson drawings going on auction, few comments on social media picked up on “This auction is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Jackson Estate. This auction is court mandated by the Santa Monica Court.”
The sale has been compelled by the Superior Court of California amid litigation between investment group Vinson Investments and the Jackson-Strong Alliance, the art business partnership between Michael Jackson and Australian sculptor Brett-Livingstone Strong.
Strong claims that Jackson assigned him the copyrights to his artworks in early 2009; the artist was reportedly also advised of such by Tohme Tohme, Jackson’s final business manager. In 2011, according to a report in Star, Strong sold the 182-piece collection to an undisclosed buyer for $87.7 million without the knowledge of the Jackson estate. Lawyers for the singer’s family attempted to block the sale, the publication reported, and it appears to not have gone ahead.
The latest developments stem from a dispute over a loan Strong acquired from Vinson Investments, which required the transfer of the Jackson artworks to the firm, the artist charged in court documents obtained by Artnet News. He accused Vinson Investments of usury, the practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
The parties reached a settlement agreement in May 2023 but a sale or auction of the works did not yet occur, even after Vinson Investments filed a number of court documents attempting to force the auction; it also asked for Strong be held in contempt. The sale appears to have been compelled now because Strong owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt to creditors who have requested that the auction proceeds be used to settle his accounts.
Court documents also reveal that Strong had sought to land the auction with Sotheby’s, Christie’s, or Guernsey’s, before King’s Auctions was chosen by Vinson Investments as its preferred auction house for the sale. It was not clear from the court documents why the larger auction houses were not tapped for the sale.
However, in January, Strong allegedly refused to allow King’s Auctions to take possession of the works. In a declaration made before Judge Mark Epstein, Catherine King, the head of the auction house, said her team was only able to access the collection in April and could only take a partial inventory.
The auction house was later able to inspect the trove and conduct proper inventories, but King’s testimony attests to the challenges the court faced in ending the litigation over Jackson’s artworks.
“As is shown, some of the artwork represented to be originals were, in fact, copies. Those are noted on the inventory list, and cannot be auctioned in this auction,” King confirmed in her declaration. A provided inventory shows that those copies included a self-portrait, and portraits of Abraham Lincoln, George H.W. Bush, and George Washington, among others.
A representative for King’s Auctions said by email that the auction house picked up the pieces from a jointly owned art vault in Santa Monica, to which the works had been moved after a November 2023 court mandate. King’s flew in music expert Roger Epperson from Houston to authenticate the works.
While Epperson has certified the pieces as original works and authenticated Jackson’s signature, the singer’s estate reportedly remains skeptical of the authenticity of the collection.
Strong’s lawyers have also asserted that the “unstructured sale of artwork” by Vinson Investments could “negatively impact the value realized” for the artwork, which would harm not only JSA, but other creditors of JSA. “The court should order that the paintings be sold in compliance with the agreement of the parties,” his lawyers said.
King and Vinson Investments contend that past sales “vary considerably.” The auction house previously estimated the total value of the collection to be about $5 million, though Strong previously suggested each artwork could be worth as much as $7 million.
“It is time for the works to be sold and the case to end,” Judge Mark Epstein wrote in his order. “The court simply lacks confidence in any promises that there is a better deal actually to be had.”
Alleged Michael Jackson’s drawings back in the draw
Everything associated with Michael Jackson’s name is not easy, as Kings Auctions learned the hard way. It’s like watching a Drama series.
A court-ordered sale of Michael Jackson’s artwork, scheduled for August 3 at King’s Auctions in Las Vegas, was abruptly halted at the last minute when an entity associated with the property owner suddenly declared bankruptcy.
The Jackson-Strong Alliance LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Overseen by artist and former friend of Michael Jackson, Sir Brett-Livingstone Strong, the alliance was ordered to sell 120 “museum collection” artworks to satisfy a $3.25 million debt owed to Dallas-based firm Vinson Investments, according to the bankruptcy filing.
The JSA filing was made a day before the planned sale, on August 2. Vinson was listed among the 20 largest creditors as was iconic singer Cher, under the full name Cher Allman. She is owed $1 million, according to the filing.
An attorney for Vinson did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Brad Patterson, Strong’s attorney, clarified that he is not the bankruptcy counsel and stated that while his client has not filed for bankruptcy, the Jackson-Strong Alliance (JSA) has.
“Although I am not bankruptcy counsel, we look forward to an expedited proceeding and all creditors being paid in full,” Patterson said in an email.
According to a representative for King’s, JSA filed for bankruptcy the day before the auction at 5:50 p.m. in a last-minute effort to halt the sale and retain Michael Jackson’s art collection.
The representative claimed that Strong also filed bankruptcy in 2007 to wipe out $40 million in debt, adding that “there are many questions here regarding the legitimacy of the Friday filing.” Asked about this, his attorney Patterson said: “I don’t respond to factually incorrect rants.”
In late July, the Superior Court of Los Angeles, Santa Monica division ordered the sale of the Jackson artworks to be held on August 3 by King’s Auctions.
According to King’s: “JSA/Brett Livingston Strong owes millions and used the MJ collection as collateral. The lien holders were to be paid through the courts from the auction proceeds, Vinson Investments, ex-wife Monica Strong, and other creditors with liens against Strong. Attorneys believe this is just another tactic by Brett-Livingston Strong to delay once again after seven years of litigation.”
Asked what will happen to the artworks now, the King’s representative said: “There will be another auction date set!”
King’s is still offering the giant throne honoring Jackson. “The throne came from a different source and remains available for purchase, as it was not sold due to the auction halt,” the company stated.
As previously reported by Artnet News, Jackson and Strong first met in 1979 and maintained a collaborative friendship until Jackson’s death in 2009. Strong claims that Jackson assigned him the copyrights to his artworks before passing away.
However, Jackson’s estate has expressed doubts about the authenticity of the works in the sale. a representative.
According to King’s, the lawyer for the singer’s estate “has confirmed in writing to King’s Auctions’s counsel that the estate’s position is merely their opinion, and they have no factual basis to dispute the authenticity of the artwork.” They added that “there appears to be substantial hard feelings between the seller of the artwork and the estate that have existed for more than a decade.”
However, Jonathan Steinsapir, a Los Angeles-based attorney representing the estate who corresponded with King’s, told Artnet News: “I have never confirmed, in writing or otherwise, that the Estate of Michael Jackson has ‘no factual basis upon which to dispute the authenticity of the artwork.’”
“Indeed, as previously explained, representatives of the estate—all of whom knew Michael—examined this artwork several years ago while it was being stored in a hangar at the Santa Monica airport, and the inspection only raised further concerns. We have made this clear to the auction house and others many times since. The estate asked for evidence that these works were in fact created by Michael, and no sufficient evidence has ever been produced.”
Julien’s to auction more Michael Jackson items in Hong Kong
Julien’s Auctions are taking few Michael Jackson items to be sold in Hong Kong.
The auction will take place on September 28 while an exhibition of the items will take place between September 14 and September 27 at Pacific Place in Hong Kong.
While the Auction is focusing on Bruce Lee’s items, it will also offer few Michael Jackson items:
A Signed Commemorative Super Bowl Football helmet estimated at $4,000-$6,000
A signed “Goin’ Back To Indiana” LP estimated at $1,000-$2,000
A Blue Thriller era Jacket estimated at $40,000-$60,000
A Black Fedora estimated at $1,000-$2,000
A 2002 “signed” embellished off-white denim jacket estimated at $100,000-$200,000
A signed Dangerous Album LP estimated at $1,000-$2,000
A 2006 MTV Video Music Awards Japan black Jacket estimated at $40,000-$60,000
A white fedora estimated at $1,000-$2,000
The hero basketball prop used by both Michael Jordan and Michael Jackson in the 1992 music video for Jackson’s song “Jam.” estimated $10,000-$20,000
The contested Auction of Michael Jackson’s Art is back
A court-ordered sale of artworks attributed to Michael Jackson—originally planned for August 3 at King’s Auctions in Las Vegas and then abruptly halted at the last minute, when a party associated with the owner of the property suddenly declared bankruptcy… is back on. The auction is now scheduled for Saturday, October 5.
The controversial drawings have been running the fan community crazy for months. The Estate got involved contesting of the artwork, the auction house said they are real, and the fans are divided on the subject.
Well, the mess continues.
The reset auction date happened after a judge in California Central Bankruptcy Court dismissed the attempted Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing by the Jackson-Strong Alliance LLC. The alliance, which is overseen by Sir Brett-Livingstone Strong, an artist and former friend of Michael Jackson, who was ordered to sell the artworks—120 pieces described as “museum collection” artworks according to the bankruptcy filing—to satisfy a $3.25 million debt owed to Dallas-based firm Vinson Investments.
The sale will include a collection of 76 signed artworks, 26 of them double-sided. Each artwork also comes with a certificate of authenticity from autograph specialist Roger Epperson.
A representative for King’s told me: “We are offering a 100 percent lifetime money back guarantee on authenticity, per Roger Epperson.”
The structure of the auction is slightly unusual in that bidding on the first lot—which has the potential to supersede the entire sale—starts at $1 million. However, it must reach a “fair value” or undisclosed minimum. King’s described this important level as a “blind reserve,” meaning it starts at $1 million and proceeds upwards until a satisfactory bid is reached.
For the entire collection, the presale estimate is approximately $12 million to $30 million. The King’s auction house representative said the house hopes to sell to an investor or investment group with plans to ultimately exhibit the collection publicly.
If the material does not sell in one single action, then bidding on all remaining lots, described as lot 2 to lot 100, will start at around $10,000 each.
Further, Kings revealed that it will offer an art preview in Beverly Hills. The auction house spokesperson told me that the event will be “celebrity sponsored and buyers of interest must sign up with Kings-Auctions RSVP as it will be star-studded and the first time this collection with be available for in-person viewing.”
Propstore new auction has more Michael Jackson items
As announced, Propstore is to auction few Michael Jackson items on Friday November 15.
Few of those items where at Kingvention just days ago and fans attended the event were lucky enough to be close and personal with those items.
The full catalogue of items has been since released and here some highlights:
A commercial storyboard sets of Pepsi’s “The Chase”, draw by Ralph McQuarrie will be available to grab, estimated between £2,000 and £4,000.
Another cool jacket from the King of Pop is also to grab. This one was owned by Omar Bhatti and you might recognised from the interview with Lisa Marie Presley on ABC with Diane Sawyer on 14 June 1995. Estimated between £200,000 – £400,000.
A custom-made, one-of-a-kind Sailors college varsity jacket previously owned and worn by Michael Jackson. The pop icon was photographed and filmed wearing the jacket on June 18, 1993, during a visit to a children’s hospital in Washington, where he spent hours interacting with patients. This jacket comes from the personal collection of Norwegian rapper and dancer Omer Bhatti, to whom Jackson personally gifted it at his Neverland Ranch in the early 2000s.
Known for his unique fashion sense, Jackson frequently incorporated varsity jackets into his signature wardrobe. He shared with Bhatti that Shizuka Miura, owner of the Japanese brand Sailors, had designed this particular jacket for him, tailoring it to his personal preferences. The jacket featured Jackson’s favorite colors, red and black, and stood out among the others due to its distinct customization—it was the only one with “Michael” embroidered on the back, making it especially personal. In 2019, Sailors launched a limited edition line of replica jackets based on this design, sold exclusively in Japan as a tribute to the music legend.
A pair of leather boots once owned and worn by Michael Jackson. The “King of Pop” frequently wore this style of boots as part of his everyday attire and during public appearances in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This pair comes from the personal collection of Norwegian rapper and dancer Omer Bhatti, who received them as a personal gift from Jackson.
The boots, designed by Stamati Mastroianni, are crafted from soft black leather and feature a small block heel with a zip on one side. They are marked size “9 1/2 M.” The black leather shows light creasing, and the brown soles bear signs of scuffing and wear from use. This lot includes a letter of authenticity from Bhatti.
The next one, we saw it going on Auction before but you will recognise it:
A black leather bracer adorned with silver-colored metal studs and grommets. Six individual straps run along the length of the guard, with small finger straps attached to the hand section. The interior of the bracer is marked with “JS” in white ink, while the inside of the fifth strap is labeled “#1” in silver-colored pen. Some areas of the bracer show signs of fragility.
A shirt and pair of trousers from Michael Jackson’s personal wardrobe, originally part of the collection belonging to his costume designers, Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins, which were auctioned in 2012.
The red cotton-blend shirt was designed for Jackson’s LA Gear ad campaign but was ultimately not worn during the shoot. It features a black armband and silver ball-chain detailing along the front yoke, collar, and cuffs. Inside the shirt are sewn labels for Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush.
The black cotton trousers are identical to those worn by Jackson in the Bad Era Pepsi commercial and were purchased at the Los Angeles store Retail Slut. The trousers are decorated with zippers, D-rings, and nylon webbing straps. Both pieces are labeled “Dry Clean Only.” The shirt has minor marks, particularly on the button placket, and some stitching on the inside leg seam of the trousers has come undone.
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Hand-Drawn Ralph McQuarrie Michael Jackson Commercial Storyboard Sets
Hand-drawn Ralph McQuarrie Michael Jackson commercial storyboard sets from Pepsi's "The Chase" commercial. Following a concert, Michael Jackson ran through the city streets, museum paintings, and the snow slopes to avoid being caught by fans and reporters before he found himself at another concert performance.
Created by renowned artist Ralph McQuarrie, this lot consists of three pages of printed handwritten notes; 26 pages of printed thumbnail sketch storyboards; 52 pages of printed storyboards; 18 pages of early design storyboards; and 38 pages of hand-drawn storyboards with hand-drawn cut outs adhered to the pages and printed handwritten annotations on the margins. These storyboards come in a Pytka envelope with a handwritten address to McQuarrie and marked "PEPSI THE CHASE." This lot exhibits discolouration, folded edges, and tape residue. Dimensions: (largest) 21.75 cm x 35.75 cm x 2.75 cm (8.5" x 14" x 1")
More Michael Jackson items in Auction at Gotta Have Rock and Roll
The infamous auction house “Gotta Have Rock and Roll” which got in Trouble last April for auctioning Michael Jackson Music Tapes and wrongly advertising a “Thriller” Jacket is back with a new auction which will take place between November 20 and December 7.
In this auction, fans will have the opportunity to bid on a pair of Michael Jackson’s stage Swarovski socks, worn during the BAD Tour, a black sequin jacket from the Victory Tour, a pair of loafers, and the iconic replica Thriller jacket signed by Michael Bush—wait, no, signed by Michael Jackson.
Additionally, other notable items include signed vinyl records, guitars, photos, and memorabilia from Neverland Ranch, such as a flag and a broken Neverland visor. Some sunglasses are also featured, along with personal items from Frank Cascio, including a tuxedo jacket, a blue Christian Dior robe, a red shirt, and two cassettes labeled “Piano Idea.”
One item, however, which may be considered less tasteful by some, is a personal wig being presented by Joe Jackson’s niece, Marsha Stewart.
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