A rare collection of signed drawings by Michael Jackson will be auctioned on August 3. The 78 pastel and crayon sketches, as well as watercolors, include images of the singer in a Jedi-style robe, as well as drawings of chairs, David Michelangelo, several American presidents, Peter Pan, Andy Warhol, Walt Disney, Marilyn Monroe and Queen Elizabeth II.
“Get ready to own some of the most coveted artwork from one of the world’s greatest musical icons.”reads a description from auction house Kings Auctions. “These unique works of art aren’t just an investment, they’re your opportunity to own a piece of music history.”
According to Billboard, the sale will take place at an undisclosed location in Los Angeles next month. “He was influenced by many genres of art, from classical and architectural to pop art and even formal portraiture. He also had a great love for London and British customs.“, added the auction house about the sketches, all signed and some double-sided.
The exclusive auction will feature a mega lot, Lot #1, which requires a starting bid of $1 million for the entire collection. If a bidder reaches this price, the auction will end immediately; otherwise, each piece will be sold separately.
“Considered ‘The Museum Collection’ for their rare nature, these Michael Jackson artworks are as intimate as can be. His inspirations are clearly communicated in each piece, each unique and reflecting the various moments of the artist’s life.”he said describing the works created by the singer who died in 2009 at the age of 50.
“Jackson’s love for drawing began at an early age. As he grew older, he sought guidance from world-renowned artists to hone his talent, resulting in these rare works of art. Although he was known for his talent in music and dance, it is clear that Jackson also had an innate talent for the visual arts.”, finished.
Michael Jackson’s Death Marks 15 Years
This Tuesday (25), Michael Jackson’s death marks 15 years. The musician died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50, victim of cardiac arrest.
Even after his departure, the King of Pop continues to break records and draw attention to his career.
The film about the life and career of Michael Jackson I have a release date Titled Michaelthe production will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, with Lionsgate and Graham King producing. It will premiere on April 18, 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
In April of this year, Billie Jean reached the mark of 1.5 billion views on YouTube. The audiovisual production of Steve Barron broke several cultural paradigms in 1982 and became one of the most viewed videos of recent times MTV.
It is worth emphasizing Rock with youone of his great successes also achieved the expressive imprint of 500 million plays to the Spotify. The track is an integral part of the album Outside the wallpublished in 1979.
Michael Jackson currently has over 41 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The song Billie Jean has over 1.7 billion streams on the platform.
It is worth noting that he left behind three children: Prince Jackson, Paris Jackson and Bigi Jackson.
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