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Are they real?

Hello,

I want some advice for this MJ signature and drawing.

I think they are real but... What do you think?

Thanks for your answer!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 4, 2022 at 9:37am

Someone posted a different version of the top drawing a few days ago. That was a forgery.

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Permalink Reply by totor59 on May 5, 2022 at 11:16am

Thanks Eric for your answer! :-)

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on May 4, 2022 at 10:24am

Both fake.

The card is signed by a well-known forger (Erick), whose work was identified by wascher some years ago. There is a whole thread of his fakes. Link to the card is here: (then you can work through the other pages to see more examples- including his fake drawings- if you wish.) https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/lot-of-michael-jack...

I'm not sure that the drawing forger above has been identified, but you can see similar examples in the 'Historic drawings and Disney' thread, which covers a multitude of sinners....

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Permalink Reply by Phil on May 4, 2022 at 10:30am

Yep no good

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Permalink Reply by totor59 on May 5, 2022 at 11:17am

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on May 4, 2022 at 10:42am

I'm guessing it's a gussied-up 'copy' of this doodle:

Also, if you haven't seen it, the book 'Kunstwerke von Michael Jackson' by Brett Livingstone Strong is a worthwhile browse. The text is in German (or there's a Japanese version), but the pictures speak for themselves. Many of MJ's genuine original drawings and abstracts are pictured, though none of the doodles. It does give you a good idea of his real drawing style.