Dallas-based Heritage to auction Michael Jackson handwritten lyrics and memorabilia November 6-7

by PegNews wire

The collection includes Thriller-era autographs and costumes, gold and platinum records, handwritten lyrics, and off-the-cuff drawings of his siblings.

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' Century Icons Auction on November 6 and 7.

"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 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:

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

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

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

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

* Jackson autographed handwritten "Billie Jean" Lyrics: Estimate: $1,000 and up.

"With more than 40 Michael Jackson items crossing the auction block in the November 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."

Source: Heritage Auctions