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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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mj art Mickey_Cooper Owen 15 Dec 14.jpg, 54 KB
MJ art Snow White Cooper Owen_15 Dec 14.jpg, 23 KB
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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on August 21, 2020 at 12:53pm

Hi, sorry I am not here every day. All of the above ebay items appear to be fake, to me. (in my personal opinion).

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on August 21, 2020 at 12:59pm

UK seller stokiemummy2alyssa (from Long Eaton, Derbys) selling a coloured-in version of a sketch previously sold at Juliens in June 2011 for $7,500. Colour version offered on ebay for £10.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-jackson-signed-drawing/18441165873...

Michael jackson signed drawing

Michael jackson signed drawing. Condition is Very Good. Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class.

Original not a copy signed by michael jackson in 2003. Signed in pencil . A4 sized page in landscape.

(Note:Same size as Juliens, but J's was in 'portrait' orientation).

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Juliens:

https://www.julienslive.com/m/lot-details/index/catalog/26/lot/7581...

A single piece of music composition paper with original black marker sketch of Jackson's signature dance move, signed and dated below "Much love Michael Jackson 2003."

11 3/4 by 8 1/4 inches

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on September 12, 2020 at 5:06am

A new set of drawings on Invaluable from Relic Vintage Inc of MA, USA, selling on 13 Sept 20.

These seem to include a copy of an old fake drawing (Snow White), plus some new ones. Estimated starting at $3-4k up to $6-8k, but bids starting at $10.

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/michael-jackson-manner-of-mo...

Lot 636: Michael Jackson Manner Of Moonwalk Ink Drawing

App. 6.5x9.5", cardstock.

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https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/michael-jackson-manner-of-mi...

Lot 637: Michael Jackson Manner Of Mickey Mouse Ink Drawing

App. 6.5x9.5", cardstock.

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https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/michael-jackson-manner-of-sn...

Lot 635: Michael Jackson Manner Of Snow White Ink Drawing

App. 5 3/4x8 1/4", cardstock.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on September 14, 2020 at 5:59am

All sold:

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on September 15, 2020 at 2:09pm

Comparison of the two 'Snow Whites':

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Permalink Reply by wascher on September 16, 2020 at 3:08am

Good job on this and keeping up with it. Definitely two different Snow Whites.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on September 13, 2020 at 4:55am

Interesting synchronicity here: No sooner do we see 'Relic Vintage Inc, USA' selling drawings 'In the manner of' MJ, so also do we see an auction house in the very close vicinity of Simon Parr/ Kristen Leigh Auctions (UK) ALSO selling drawings described as 'In the manner of' MJ. Could they possibly be connected?

In the art world, there are a number of accepted terms and expressions in common use which describe the 'degree of certainty' with which a work of art is connected with a particular historical artist.

“Manner of”: means 'a work done in the style of the artist but at a later date.

Other expressions used include eg. 'School of' (for artists with large studios and students), and

“After”: A copy of a work.

So it seems that these sellers are admitting that these are NOT drawings by Michael Jackson, but they are still selling them in the hopes that fans MIGHT think they are by Michael. The Estimates given are after all not cheap, and the works are 'signed'.

Boldon Auction Galleries, Tyne and Wear UK (a couple of miles from Parr) are offering this, on 'The Saleroom uk' platform:

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/boldon-auctio...

Felt tip, portrait of George Washington, manner of Michael Jackson, bears signature. (Est £200-300)

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on September 18, 2020 at 2:15pm

This drawing was unsold at this auction.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on September 18, 2020 at 2:14pm

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/j-c-featonby-...

FRAMED SIDE PROFILE DRAWING OF A BOY BY MICHAEL JACKSON, ADDITIONALLY SIGNED BY THE MAN HIMSELF

Auctioneers in the NE of England seem to have a glut of MJ drawings at the moment. It's claimed this one is signed 'by the man himself'. (not sure if they mean MJ , or the forger.) Strange that a certain well- known seller of MJ fakes lives in the area.