Thursday, October 29, 2009

Michael Jackson Handwritten Lyrics, Memorabilia at Heritage Auctions, Nov. 6-7

Michael Jackson Handwritten Lyrics, Memorabilia at Heritage Auctions, Nov. 6-7: "






Costumes, lyrics, autographs, drawings and awards from MJ's
illustrious career highlight Heritage Auctions' 20th Century Icons
Auction




DALLAS, Oct. 28 -- As fans around the globe line-up to
see This Is It, the posthumous Michael Jackson documentary, the late
King of Pop will feature prominently in Heritage Auctions' Nov. 6-7
20th Century Icons Auction online (www.HA.com/Entertainment) and
in-person in Dallas.

"We have some fabulous Michael Jackson material," said Doug Norwine,
Director of Music & Entertainment sales at Heritage Auctions. "From
Thriller-era autographs and costumes, to gold and platinum records to
handwritten lyrics to off-the-cuff drawings of his siblings. This is a
superb chance to acquire items directly associated with the singer."



The Michael Jackson-related items carry estimates ranging from $250 to $4,000+.



'We've placed estimates on most of these pieces that really level
the playing field among MJ collectors,' said Norwine, 'though the
market is still trying to figure out what Jackson memorabilia will
bring. You can look at prices realized when he was alive, but the
comparison ends there. The emotional impact of his passing cannot be
calculated, nor its impact on what collectors will be willing to pay
for a piece of their idol.'




Highlights include:



Michael Jackson Thriller In-House Gold and Platinum Album Award Presented to 'My Hero' Fred Astaire: Estimate: $4,000 - up.



Michael Jackson's childhood handwritten notebook with Bible Verse: Estimate: $4,000 - up.



Michael Jackson's Red Suede Jacket, worn offstage by the singer, created by David Laurenz: Estimate: $3,000 - up.



Michael Jackson's telegram from close friend Marlon Brando, 1984, in
which the famous actor kids the famous singer: Estimate: $800 - up.



Michael Jackson autographed handwritten 'Billie Jean' Lyrics: Estimate: $1,000 - up.



'With more than 40 Michael Jackson items crossing the auction block
in the Nov. 6-7 sale,' said Norwine, 'fans will not get this good a
chance to bid on a piece from the legendary performer's intricate,
private yet infamously public life for quite a while to come.'



Heritage Auctions, headed by Steve Ivy, Jim Halperin and Greg Rohan,
is the world's third largest auction house, and by far the largest
auctioneer of rare collectibles, with annual sales more than $700
million, and 450,000+ registered online bidder members. For more
information go to www.HA.com.



Follow Heritage Auctions at: www.Twitter.com/HeritagePress; www.Twitter.com/JimHalperin; Facebook: Heritage Auction Galleries."

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