Michael Jackson Signing Styles in Julien's Tompkins and Bush Sale

On December 2, Julien's Auctions is selling The Collection of Tompkins and Bush. The collection contains 465 lots of Michael Jackson memorabilia, 287 of them autographed.

Michael Bush and the late Dennis Tompkins were Michael Jackson's costume designers for 25 years, during Jackson's most successful period. They were the consignors of the signed Thriller jacket that Julien's sold for $1,800,000 in June 2011.

Almost all of the autographs in the Tompkins and Bush sale are a variation I'm not familiar with. I've only been looking at Jackson's autograph for a few years, though, and we have members here who have collected him for decades, so I'd appreciate your input and exemplars.

If you know Michael Jackson's autograph well, please look at a few images below from the auction and let me know what you think. Even better, browse the auction and upload any similar examples you have: http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/77/

Julien's is the world's premier auction house for Michael Jackson memorabilia, so they would know his autograph better than most of us. I'm just surprised I haven't seen this style before.

Thanks for your help.

Tags: 2012, Julien's, auction, michael jackson, tompkins and bush

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Permalink Reply by Wendy Christine on December 28, 2012 at 4:03am

Icons and Idols December 3, 2010 -  Lot 619  - MICHAEL JACKSON WORN AND SIGNED JACKET.  Sold for $60,800.

"A Michael Jackson black jacket made by Tompkins and Bush with red collar, eppalettes, armband and cuffs. Gold accents throughout including braiding, three lines of gold studs acress chest and star details. The jacket was worn to a private bitrthday party for President Nelson Mandela in South Africa in July 1996. At the event Jackson sang "Happy Birthday" to the President. Jackson signed the jacket on the cuff, which has faded due to age. No size present."


Tompkins Bush label.  With signature (??)


http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/11/lot/2654/

Permalink Reply by TeamMichael777 on December 28, 2012 at 12:36pm

This tag looks pretty worn as apposed to the newish ones on the other "older worn" garments in the auction, the jacket as a whole shows signs of wear and tear, unlike many sold by Juliens.

Permalink Reply by TeamMichael777 on December 28, 2012 at 12:53pm

Tag on the "Bubbles" jacket looks brand new. Notice the thread around tag on jacket worn in SA, its shrunk,  ladies on this thread can confirm once garment is cleaned the shrunk thread is a pain to iron out. Since "Bubbles" jacket is leather you would expect that jacket to be more shrunk as its impossible to iron out on leather?? Your thoughts?

Permalink Reply by Wendy Christine on December 27, 2012 at 1:01am

Icons and Idols December 3, 2010 -  Lot 626  - MICHAEL JACKSON SIGNED MAKE-UP CASE .  Sold for $5,760.

"A black metal make-up case containing over 40 pieces of make-up  and signed on the top of the case in silver ink "Love Michael Jackson."


Bush.


http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/11/lot/2464/

Permalink Reply by Wendy Christine on December 27, 2012 at 1:08am

Icons and Idols December 3, 2010 -  Lot 629  -  MICHAEL JACKSON SIGNED PORTRAIT LITHOGRAPH.  Sold for $1,875

"A black and white lithograph of Michael Jackson numbered 286/600 of a limited edition printing by NPA Lithographs.  The image is inscribed by Jackson in gold ink, "To Lisa Michael Jackson."  13 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches"



Another autopen on identical lithograph.   "To Lisa" this time.


http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/11/lot/2271/

Permalink Reply by Wendy Christine on December 27, 2012 at 1:11am

Icons and Idols December 3, 2010 -  Lot 631  - MICHAEL JACKSON SIGNED BANNER.  Sold for $1,408.

"A synthetic fabric banner featuring an image of Michael Jackson against an American Flag.  Signed in black felt tip pen, Love Michael Jackson"."


Bush.


http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/11/lot/2387/

Permalink Reply by MJ-fan-1965 on December 27, 2012 at 3:21am

I don't think this is Bush at all.

Permalink Reply by Wendy Christine on December 27, 2012 at 1:16am


Icons and Idols December 3, 2010 -  Lot 634  - MICHAEL JACKSON WORN RAY-BAN AVIATOR SUNGLASSES .  Sold for $5,440.

"A pair of gold metal framed Aviator style sunglasses with lenses in a  dark green finish lenses.  These glasses come in a medium brown leather hard Ray-Ban case inscribed by Michael Jackson in black felt tip pen, "Love Michael Jackson".  Size 62-14."


Bush.


http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/11/lot/2384/

Permalink Reply by Wendy Christine on December 27, 2012 at 1:21am

Icons and Idols December 3, 2010 -  Lot 635A  - MICHAEL JACKSON AND TROY AIKMAN SIGNED FOOTBALL .  Sold for $5,000.

"An official Wilson football with the Super Bowl XXVII logo and signed by Michael Jackson and Troy Aikman.  Super Bowl XXVII was played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on January 31, 1993.  Michael Jackson performed at the halftime show and quarterback Troy Aikman, of the Dallas Cowboys, was voted the game's Most Valuable Player."


Bush.


http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/11/lot/3257/

Permalink Reply by Wendy Christine on December 27, 2012 at 1:24am


Icons and Idols December 3, 2010 -  Lot 635  - MICHAEL JACKSON AND FRIENDS SIGNED CONCERT POSTER.  Sold for $1,600.

"A 1999 concert poster from Seoul, South Korea where one of two "Michael and Friends" fundraising concerts took place on June 25, 1999.  Signed in silver ink, "Love Michael Jackson." 29 1/2 by 20 3/4 inches."


Bush.


http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/11/lot/1731/

Permalink Reply by Wendy Christine on December 27, 2012 at 1:27am

Icons and Idols December 3, 2010 -  Lot 635B  - MICHAEL JACKSON SIGNED SUPER BOWL CUSHION.  Sold for $3,437.50.

"A Super Bowl XXVII seat cushion signed by Michael Jackson and accompanied by a "Heal The World" logo card and instructions for a "card stunt" during Jackson's Super Bowl halftime performance. Accompanied by a mini NFL radio.  Cushion, 13 7/8 by 14 inches; Radio, 3 1/4 by 2 1/8 inches"


Bush.


http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/11/lot/3263/

Permalink Reply by Wendy Christine on December 27, 2012 at 1:32am

Icons and Idols December 3, 2010 -  Lot 650A  - MICHAEL JACKSON SIGNED PHOTO SHOOT JACKET.  Sold for $18,750.

"A vintage United States Naval Academy jacket in blue wool worn by Michael Jackson.  The jacket is signed on lower left "Love Michael Jackson."  Worn by Jackson for a 1984 People Magazine photo shoot in Colorado.  Accented with two rows of buttons with a brass appearance, epaulets at shoulders and anchors at collar.  The original gold rope and medal have been removed."


Bush.


http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/11/lot/3260/

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