A treasure trove of Michael Jackson’s belongings — including gaudy furniture he never got to enjoy and deeply personal mementos from his heyday — hits the auction block next week on the one-year anniversary of his death.
Among the 250 lots set to go under the hammer at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas next Friday is the Swarovski crystal-covered white glove Jackson wore in 1983 during the “Motown 25” show.
Also for sale: the sleeveless T-shirt that he wore during the filming of “Beat It,” and a painting he commissioned of himself in 2001 being knighted.
The King of Pop’s father, Joe, has raised objections as to the provenance of the auction items, but Julien’s Auctions President Darren Julien said he has sworn statements from each seller that they were the legal owner.
Some of the most expensive items going under the hammer is handmade designer furniture that Jackson commissioned but never enjoyed.
Jackson had hired Italian craftsmen to build pieces for a home in England where he was going to stay while performing concerts in London. He died before the gig could took place.
The most expensive item up for grabs is a 24-karat gold sofa, expected to fetch $130,000.