This auction, slated for months prior to Jackson’s death, included pre-auction estimates for the items being sold (as noted below). As with most celebrity memorabilia selling immediately after a star’s death, the final values came in much higher than they would have otherwise. When all was said and done, this group of memorabilia relating to Jackson with an estimated value of close to $12,000 brought in more than $232,000.
When estimating values for your own Michael Jackson memorabilia, keep in mind that prices will be high while his demise is still in the news, but they will likely drop before stabilizing at some point in the future. It's also wise to take note that many forgeries of autographs have cropped up since the pop star's death, according to Kovels' weekly email newsletter. It's likely other fakes of Jackson memorabilia will follow. Before spending excessively to acquire an item purportedly owned by the King of Pop, be sure to have it authenticated or buy only from a reputable source who will stand behind their claim of authenticity.
Final selling values shown below include a buyer's premium (a fee paid by the buyer retained by the auction house) ranging from 20 to 28% for this particular sale.
Lot 316 – Jackson 5 Signed Album – Est. $400-600 – Sold: $34,560
Lot 318 – Vintage Jackson 5 Photographs – Est. $400-600 – Sold: $2,048
Lot 319 – Jackson 5 Early Concert Poster – Est. $300-500 – Sold: $2,000
Lot 320 – Michael Jackson Vintage Photos – Est. $100-150 – Sold: $2,750
Lot 321 – Michael Jackson Signed Album – Est. $200-300 – Sold: $3,437.50
Lot 322 – The Jacksons Triumph Tour Concert Poster – Est. $300-500 – Sold: $2,812.50
Lot 323 – Michael Jackson victory Tour Costume Shirt – Est. $1,000-1,500 – Sold: $54,500
Lot 324 – Michael Jackson Hand Written Letter – Est. $200-300 – Sold: $18,750
Lot 325 – Michael Jackson RIAA Record Award – Est. $300-500 – Sold: $4,375
Lot 326 – Michael Jackson Signed Art Print – Est. $ 200-300 – Sold: $8,000
Lot 327 – Michael Jackson “Bad” Costume Piece and Signed CD – Est. $600-800 – Sold: $10,240
Lot 328 – Michael Jackson Hand Written “Bad” Lyrics – Est. $500-700 – Sold: $13,440
Lot 329 – Michael Jackson Signed Belt – Est. $400-600 – Sold: $5,937.50
Lot 330 – Michael Jackson Signed Tribute Program Proof – Est. $200-300 – Sold: $9.375
Lot 331 – Jacksons Contract Signature Page – Est. $400-600 – Sold: $3,750
Lot 332 – Michael Jackson Signed Poster – Est. $200-300 – Sold: $8,320
Lot 333 – Michael Jackson Signed Concert Poster – Est. $200-300 – Sold: $3,520
Lot 334 – Drawing of a Boy by Michael Jackson – Est. $1,500-2000 – Sold: $20,480
Lot 335 – Mickey Mouse Painting by Michael Jackson – Est. $1,000-1,500 – Sold: $25,000
Browse the illustrated catalog for this auction through the link listed below.
