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Michael Jackson drawings (Miscell inc. 'Historic portraits' and 'Disney characters')

I'm noticing a sudden influx of MJ signed Michael Jackson drawings coming on to the auction market, which seem to share the common themes of either 'portraits of historical figures'  or 'Disney characters'.

Both of these themes are of course recognised from Michaels' drawings both at a young age and later in life, but it is interesting that so many new drawings are being released on to the market at the same time. 

Here are some current examples:

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/32578267_collection-of-art-by-m...

Tags: Michael, disney, forgery, jackson, parr, portraits

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on February 2, 2018 at 2:39am

 ABOVE ^   Seller gar_gr2 of Greece is offering these two fake MJ drawings on ebay.com:

Michael Jackson’s signed drawing of ‘Charlie Chaplin’ ($350 start)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Jackson-s-signed-drawing-of-Charli...

Michael Jackson's own signed drawing of Charlie Chaplin signed in black pen on the right mid-front and undated on gray paper.
The drawing and signature are in good condition and intact.
The drawing was given as a present to his art advisor Eric A. Hale of the Hale/VanHaas Gallery in Sausalito        Dimensions: 20 x 28.

Note: Offered for exhibition at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Michael Jackson’s original drawing of his own 'Self Portrait' ($650 start)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Jackson-s-original-drawing-of-his-...

An original drawing by singer Michael Jackson executed with black pen on paper - dated 1980. Drawing and authenticated signature are in good condition and intact. Dimensions: 21 x 28 cm
References: The drawing’ was a gift from Michael Jackson in 1995 to his friend and art adviser Eric A. Hale of the Hale of Hale/VanHaas Gallery. Mr. Hale was assisting Michael with a future exhibition he was arranging at the Ethos Gallery in England.
Note: Offered also for exhibition in 2006 at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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BELOW: is a picture of the MJ drawing of Chaplin which was sold at Juliens in Nov 2009, with provenance from Lee Tompkins, MJ's drawing tutor/ advisor.

Permalink Reply by Lizzie on February 3, 2018 at 9:46am

 Not a drawing this time, but I thought the 'COA' was a 'work of art'...sadly from the UK :(

The seller is maybe appropriately named pedlarjak, and I think this 'MJ-signed photo' maybe fell off the back of a lorry.  Asking £20 start, but well-overpriced:

(Oh, I did find a 'DK Finance'...selling motorbikes in India!)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michael-Jackson-Signed-Photo/11279334710...

Michael Jackson Signed Photo

10 inches by 8 inches - 25 cm. by 20 cm.       Silver Frame with glass front.

Permalink Reply by wascher on February 4, 2018 at 5:06am

That signature reminds me a lot of ones that were at Cooper & Owen awhile back..... here is one that looks pretty similar (altho the M on this one is a bit better than the one you posted) but both are awful. 

Permalink Reply by Lizzie on February 5, 2018 at 10:03am

 An old 'MJ Self portrait' with COA from Antiquities International, apparently sold for $8k in Jun 2014 (on Liveauctionworld.com):

http://www.liveauctionworld.com/MICHAEL-JACKSON-HAND-DRAWN-SELF-POR...

MICHAEL JACKSON HAND DRAWN SELF PORTRAIT, DOUBLE SIGNED. ITEM WAS OBTAINED FROM A CALIFORNIA BASED FAN AND COLLECTOR WHO BEFRIENDED MICHAEL'S BODY GUARD FROM WHOM HE GOT THE SKETCH. INCLUDES COA FROM ANTIQUITIES INTERNATIONAL THE FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS PALACE

Permalink Reply by Lizzie on February 11, 2018 at 10:16am

 More fakery from seller gar_gr2 of Greece, with 'appraiserloft' COA, on ebay com:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Jackson-s-drawing-of-his-Self-Port...

Michael Jackson’s drawing of his 'Self Portrait' w Hat & Glove

Michael Jackson’s 'Self Portrait’ drawing with Hat & Glove
An original drawing by singer Michael Jackson executed with black pen on paper - dated 1985. Drawing and authenticated signature are in good condition and intact.
Dimensions: 21 x 28 cm
References: The drawing’ was a gift from Michael Jackson in 1995 to his friend and art adviser Eric A. Hale of the Hale of Hale/VanHaas Gallery. Mr. Hale was assisting Michael with a future exhibition he was arranging at the Ethos Gallery in England.
Note: Offered also for exhibition in 2006 at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on February 11, 2018 at 2:27pm

Whether it's Michael Jackson or sports autograph forgeries that I expose, it is still incomprehensible to me that these people have no conscience.

Permalink Reply by wascher on February 11, 2018 at 3:44pm

For those that don't know - this is the drawing that is in the book "Moonwalk" - (above is what is printed in the actual book)

They must have tried to freehand it because its obviously not traced - its also hideous

Permalink Reply by Giuliano Cipolla ( JEFFERSON) on April 13, 2020 at 8:04am

I do not believe they are Forgeries, this seller is Gary Van Haas, he was a partner in the Gallery , Author and Entrepreneur. He is around 80 years old lives in Greece, and  I believe he worked with Jackson in the early 70's.

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on April 13, 2020 at 11:24am

When it comes to Michael Jackson's autograph, the top two people are Lizzie and Wascher.

Permalink Reply by Giuliano Cipolla ( JEFFERSON) on April 13, 2020 at 12:43pm

There is no need for Gary to sell fake Michael Jackson's items, he is very regarded in the Industry. Gary  and his partner were very influential advisers to Michael. Michael did many sketches and some were very fast executed. I also believe the signature is Genuine and consistent with Michael's signatures in 1985. 

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on April 13, 2020 at 1:16pm

Hi Giuliano,

The drawing's signature isn't in the style Michael Jackson was signing in the 70s. The drawing and autograph are definitely not by MJ IMO. Gary must have gotten it from someone he trusted who sold him a forgery.

Happens far too often unfortunately.

Permalink Reply by Giuliano Cipolla ( JEFFERSON) on April 13, 2020 at 1:51pm

Steve the signature says 1985, I would have to email Gary to see what he knows about this one. I know that his partner was a trusted adviser to Michael Jackson and received many personal items from Michael, many sold at major auctions. Eric Hale passed away, the gallery closed a few years ago, and Gary is living in Greece.

Now In my opinion these other drawings listed by a dealer in Great Britain appear to be Fake.

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