Iconic Jackson GlovesMichael Jackson Red Crystal Glove
A custom designed orange spandex, right hand glove completely covered orange Swarovski loch rosen crystals. The glove is additionally decorated with rectangular mirrored beads across back of glove and cuff.
Estimated Value: $1,000 - $1,500
Michael Jackson White Crystal Glove
A custom designed white spandex, right hand glove completely covered in clear Swarovski crystal loch rosen crystals. This style of the crystal glove is one of the most recognized pieces of wardrobe in the history of popular culture. Jackon settled on this incarnation of the glove in the late 1970s and was seldom seen after that time performing without a white crystal glove. While the style and design specifications of "The" glove have varied slightly during the course of his career, this glove dates to the early 1980s.
Estimated Value: $10,000 - $15,000
Michael Jackson Tryptich
David Nordahl (American, B. 1941). A Tryptich featuring Michael Jackson depicted on the left kneeling in red robe and scepter in the act of being crowned. In the central panel as a crusader in gold and purple with a luminous sword, with textual verse overlaid. On the right, kneeling and being knighted with a sword. Oil on canvas, housed in a gilded and ebonized Neoclassical style frame. Measures 95 by 133 inches.
Estimated Value: $5,000 - $7,000
1997 Neoplan Touring CoachThe engine in this coach is a Detroit Series 60 with 500 horsepower and 6-speed transmission. The coach, herself is 45-feet long and 13-feet high. Her interior includes features such as leather sofas and recliners, granite surfaces, full-sized shower stall, bathroom including bidet, kitchen, intercom system and an upgraded audio-video system including a large, flat panel television. Winning bidder will travel in the style of Michael Jackson, the way he and his friends did to many concerts and various events.
Estimated Value: $40,000 - $60,000
Hand Inlaid Hanging SwingFeaturing scenic wild animal panels, marquetry and elaborate peacock and foliate carving.
Estimated Value: $1,200 - $1,800
Outdoor SculpturesGary Price (American, B. 1958) "Circle of Peace" signed and dated 1999, Bronze sculpture depicts seven children holding hands in a circular motion.
Estimated Value: $15,000 - $20,000
Outdoor SculpturesGlenna Goodacre (American, B. 1939). "He is they are," signed and dated 1991, edition number 6/15. Monumental bronze statue of a bound American. Concrete and stone base not included. The artist, Glenna Goodacre, designed the Vietnam Women's memorial in Washington DC and the front of the Sacagawea gold US dollar coin.
Estimated Value: $150,000 - $250,000
Bronze Fountain of Two Nymphs with UrnsPouring water into a large campana urn with putti and floral garland decoration.
Estimated Value: $1,000 - $2,000
Outdoor SculpturesAfter Giambologna"Hermes" monumental bronze statue of the messenger god also known as Mercury, holding a cadeceus. This item graced the front entrance courtyard to the main house at Neverland.
Estimated Value: $10,000 - $15,000
Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph LimousineOne of several limousines up for auction, this Rolls Royce was especially built for Michael. He designed the interior himself with 24K gold embellishments added to this already magnificent interior of Connelly leather and rich walnut. The vehicle offers a 5.4 litre V-12 aluminum alloy engine capable of speeds up to 140 mph which developed for RR by BMW.
This was RR's first V-12 engine since the Phantom III in 1939. It is also equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission and independent suspension with adaptive ride control along with almost every amenity imaginable. Only 1,570 Silver Seraphs were produced by RR from 1998-2002.
Estimated Value: $140,000 - $160,000
Neverland Ranch Front GatesParcel gilt and black iron crested with a red and gilded crown and a gilded "Michael Jackson" banner, with the British Royal Coat of Arms in the center.
Estimated Value: $20,000 - $30,000
Michael Jackson JacketsAlso featured in the auction are a selection of jackets from throughout Michael Jackson's career, including wardrobes he fashioned in concerts, music videos and other public appearances.(listed from left to right)Jackson Red Costume JacketA red lame zip front jacket with elastic waistband and cuffs, completely covered in red bugle and seed beads. Interior of the jacket is lined in red satin and contains a "Bill Whitten" label. The jacket was worn by Jackson during the making of his celebrity, charity single "What More Can I Give" in response to the attacks of September 11th, 2001. The video showing the making of the song, and Jackson wearing this jacket, was shown at the 2003 Radio City Music Awards, where Jackson was presented with a humanitarian award.Estimated Value: $1,000 - $1,500
Hollywood Walk of Fame Jacket
A custom created costume jacket worn by Michael Jackson for the November 10, 1984 Hollywood Walk Of Fame star dedication ceremony where Jackson received his star at 6927 Hollywood Blvd. Jackson wore the jacket at other public appearances throughout the 1980s. Please note that this piece is currently on exhibit at the Los Angeles Grammy Museum and will not be available for pickup until September 19th, 2009.Estimated Value: $15,000 - $20,000
Study for Field of DreamsDavid Nordahl (American, B. 1941) "Study for Field of Dreams," oil on canvas, signed lower right. Image depicts Michael Jackson in a field with children of all nationalities. Measures 45 1/2 by 113 1/2 inches.
Estimated Value: $3,000 - $5,000
Triumph Era SocksPair of acrylic tube socks, custom designed with uppers covered in rhinestone banding. These signature pieces date to the era of Jackson's 1981 Triumph Tour with The Jacksons.
Estimated Value: $600 - $800
Custom Costume Jacket
A custom-designed red lame zip-front jacket with wide lapels completely covered in the red bugle beads and gold seed bead detailing on chest terminating in gold tassels. The jacket features gold lame appliques covered with large faceted beads at shoulders and cuffs. The jacket contains labels reading "Michael Jackson" and "Bill Whitten" and was created for Jackson in the 1980s. On public display at the Los Angeles GRAMMY Museum until April 12, 2009.
Estimated Value: $4,000 - $6,000
Golf and Country Custom CartFeaturing an image of Michael Jackson as Peter Pan painted on the hood by Leon Conaert Jones Jr. and custom Peter Pan cushions. Black with blue interior, seats two plus jump seat. Electric powered.
Estimated Value: $4,000 - $6,000
Michael Jackson Sunglasses and Glove PaintingAn original painting on stretched canvas featuring popular culture and historic figures all wearing Jackson's iconic sunglasses and glove.
Estimated Value: $1,000 - $2,000
A Monumental Gilded ThroneWith trumpeting putti, cupid heads, horses, lions, sea creatures and scrolling foliage, with red velvet upholstery.
Estimated Value: $1,500 - $2,500
Carved and Inlaid Dining TableFeaturing carved elephants, and inlaid scenic vignettes, fitted with a protective plate glass top.
Estimated Value: $1,000 - $2,000
Electrified Horse-Drawn CarriageBlack and red modern carriage labeled on brass plaque "Custom built by Montana Carriage Company and inset with a Montana Statehood centennial coin. With CD system, speakers, lights and custom painted with "Neverland Valley" on both sides. Measures 81 by 130 by 60 inches.
Estimated Value: $8,000 - $10,000
Last MomentsD. Pauvert (French, 19th/20th Century). "Cleopatra's Last Moments", oil on canvas, signed and dated 1892. Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, May 23, 1996, Lot 96.
Estimated Value: $30,000 - $50,000
Brevetti Gaggia Espresso and Cappuchino MachineTwo tone metal featuring polished chrome with bands of repousse and reticulated brass. Tank bears a Neverland plaque, is flanked by decorative Turkish tea vessels and is crested by an eagle finial.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Michael Jackson invented and patented special boots that allowed the wearer to lean so far forward that it seems to defy gravity. He used this for the famous "lean" in the "Smooth Criminal" music video.
Flickr user mandalariangirl took a photo of this ancient Egyptian female sculpture picture in the Field Museum in Chicago. She speculates if Michael Jackson got some ideas for his plastic surgeries.
Michael Jackson was suffering from a rare genetic disease called Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. The condition is just one among the 8,000 or so known rare disease worldwide.
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