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A collection of drawings claimed to have been sketched by the late Michael Jackson is headed to auction via Kings Auctions, as the estate for the late King of Pop is saying they’re questioning if they’re the genuine article.
An estate rep told TMZ Tuesday that the late Thriller singer’s estate does ‘not accept these sketches as authentic’ after reviewing the items.
The estate rep told the outlet that years back, people affiliated with the estate probed the artwork and felt that the authenticity of the drawings were ‘dubious.’
The rep told TMZ that they have communicated their concerns to Kings Auctions and haven’t been provided with any proof to authenticate the sketches as having been drawn by the late Billie Jean artist.
The collection of images, 76 in total, are being sold August 3 from an undisclosed location in a joint venture from Kings Auctions’ Las Vegas and Beverly Hills offices, according to the outlet.
A collection of drawings claimed to have been sketched by the late Michael Jackson is headed to auction via Kings Auctions, as Jackson’s estate is questioning if the images are the genuine article. The late star was pictured in 2005 in Santa Maria, California
A sketch featuring Jackson in a robe with swords is among those in the lot
While there are individual listing for the drawings, Kings Auctions told TMZ that it will accept bids for the entire lot, with a minimum starting bid of $1 million.
If the conditions are not met, the auction house will proceed with selling off the images individually, according to Kings Auctions.
The sketches include subjects such as late personalities such as Marilyn Monroe, Queen Elizabeth II, Andy Warhol, Walt Disney and President George Washington, among others.
Kings Auction told the outlet that they acquired the lot of art following a series of court proceedings as ‘mandated by the Santa Monica Court.’
The drawings had been kept at a private collector’s studio in Santa Monica, California where Kings Auctions reps said Jackson would visit and work on art when he was on the mend from plastic surgeries he’d undergone.
Kings Auctions reps told TMZ that expert Roger Epperson authenticated that the signatures on the sketches were signed by Jackson; and that the sketches aren’t prints.
The outlet noted that a number of Jackson’s belongings were previously auctioned off in the wake of his June 2009 passing, with Kim Kardashian placing the winning bids for a jacket and hat once worn by the Beat It performer.
According to a description from Kings Auctions, ‘Some pieces are double sided and signed by Michael Jackson on both sides’ and ‘each piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity of signature’ from Epperson.
An estate rep told TMZ Tuesday that the late Thriller singer’s estate does ‘not accept these sketches as authentic’ after reviewing the items. Pictured in 2005
One of the sketches in the lot is synonymous with Jackson’s dancing legs and feet
Jackson’s face is at the center of a crest sketching that is a part of the collection
An image of an intricately-decorated couch is among the items in the lot
A sketch of Andrew Jackson was ‘created with wax pencil and pastel on light yellow ocher acid-free heavy cotton rag archival paper’ in 1992 by Jackson, according to Kings Auctions
A 1993 sketch of a woman titled ‘My Friend’ is among the drawings up for sale. It is ‘created with wax pencil and pastel on white blind-embossed acid-free archival paper,’ according to the auction house
The majority of the sketches ‘are hand drawn with wax colored pencil and some pieces are drawn on presidential paper that Michael received during a White House visit,’ according to the description.
The auction house noted that ‘a few of Michael’s pieces are done with watercolors and tell a story of tranquility.’
Kings Auctions said that the auction ‘does not include IP or Copyrights;’ and ‘is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Jackson Estate.’
Among the items for sale include a 1993 sketch of a woman titled ‘My Friend’ is among the drawings up for sale. It is ‘created with wax pencil and pastel on white blind-embossed acid-free archival paper,’ according to the auction house.
A 1993 sketch is titled ‘Bowtie Key’ and ‘created with wax pencil and pastel on white blind-embossed acid-free archival paper,’ according to the auction house
An image titled ‘Dragon Seven’ was created by the late singer in the mid-1990s, according to the auction house
A drawing titled ‘Miss Chair’ was created by Jackson around the late 1990s, the auction house said
Also for sale is an image titled ‘My Library Door’ drawn by Jackson around the early 1990s, the auction house said
A sketch of Andrew Jackson was ‘created with wax pencil and pastel on light yellow ocher acid-free heavy cotton rag archival paper’ in 1992 by Jackson, according to Kings Auctions.
A 1993 sketch is titled ‘Bowtie Key’ and ‘created with wax pencil and pastel on white blind-embossed acid-free archival paper,’ according to the auction house.
Also for sale is an image titled ‘My Library Door’ drawn by Jackson around the early 1990s; an image titled ‘Dragon Seven’ created by the late singer in the mid-1990s; and a drawing titled ‘Miss Chair’ that was created by Jackson around the late 1990s, according to the auction house.
