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.
