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Michael Jackson portrait by Andy Warhol expected to bring millions

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  Michael Jackson by Andy Warhol

This convergence of two pop culture icons came at the peak of their careers. The Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson will be sold at auction at the British Music Experience - the same hall Michael Jackson was scheduled to make his big comeback.

Since the death of Jackson and since Warhol passed long ago, the portrait is causing fans and art investors to drool over the possibility of owning this piece of art.

The portrait is 26 inches by 30 inches and was done in 1984.

The portrait of Michael Jackson by Andy Warhol was put on display for the first time ever in London this past weekend. The artwork was commissioned for Jackson's success with Thriller.

The portrait was originally scheduled to be sold, but was withdrawn from the market because of huge buyer interest - and this was before Michael Jackson died.

Pre sale price estimates for the Warhol painting run as high as $10,000,000.

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Mark Leevan has been hot on the trail of trendy living for years. He recently captured the top spot at Trendhunter.com as their top writer. Leevan's personal living style trends toward the minimalist and contemporary. Follow Mark on Twitter @markleevan or email him at MarkLeevan@gmail.com.

Comments

  • Angie 2 years ago

    thats one of the finest pieces of art, and very significant for american culture. MJ looked very handsome.

  • R.I.P Michael Jackson R.I.P 2 years ago

    Music has Officially Died :(
    I wounder where the Profits will go..
    MJ LOOKED GREAT!
    Wish he was still alive

  • onochie 2 years ago

    somehow,it seems it's all a big joke!

  • NetZilla 2 years ago

    Interestingly the guy bought the portrait earlier this year for under $300K US. Timing is everything!

    craigboyce.com/Misc/AndyWarholPortraitofMichaelJackson.html

  • Vicky 2 years ago

    I painted that portrait in 1984, when I saw the TIME cover.I was nuts about M.J.
    I wonder what my painting might be worth.It is poster sized and identical to the original.

  • Mark Leevan 2 years ago

    @Vicky: since you aren't Andy Warhol, probably not millions. I'd sure give eBay a try... or if you are that good, send it to an art house for appraisal. (But I think eBay would be best.)

  • Mark Leevan 2 years ago

    @Netzilla: Yeah, find out other druggie celebs and get their portraits and wait for them to croak. (I talk to Chuck...)

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