The Estate questions the authenticity of allegedly Michael Jackson Drawings

July 25, 2024

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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 housewife or a wealthy 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!