Michael Jackson’s personal art collection and rare memorabilia up for auction after 11 year wait – including a gift from Elizabeth Taylor, Neverland Ranch’s sculptures and The Jackson 5’s first recording contract

Oct 12 , 2020

Michael Jackson under the hammer: Jackson 5 memorabilia and decorative art pieces featuring in Guernsey’s upcoming sale of items once owned by King of Pop. Photo: @michaeljackson/Instagram, Guernsey’s

Big Boy and Some Girls Want Me for Their Lover are the singles on The Jackson 5’s first acetate disc – a piece of celebrity memorabilia any fan of the King of Pop would be proud to own along with Peter Pan-inspired art, a model pirate ship and 70 bronze sculptures

Michael Jackson’s career marked an iconic era in the history of pop and he will always be missed.

But fans of the King of Pop will be happy to learn that Guernsey’s auction house will be hosting the “Treasures Once Owned by Michael Jackson” sale on October 23, comprising 70 bronze sculptures and other decorative items collected by Jackson, as well as memorabilia related to his music career.

This event is extra special as it’s the only auction believed to feature items recovered from a previous planned sale of Jackson’s possessions in 2009, which was cancelled due to legal complications.

Here are our highlights of the sale, from a present that Jackson received from Elizabeth Taylor to an original copy of The Jackson 5’s first recording contract.

Peter Pan bronze sculpture

One of the many bronze sculptures decorating Jackson’s ranch and amusement park in California, the piece To Neverland! Peter Pan showcases the youthful spirit of Neverland Ranch.

Bronze by an acclaimed French sculptor

Gloria Victis by Antonin Mercie. Photo: Guernsey’s Handout

This 2.5-metre-tall bronze statue is by acclaimed 19th century French sculptor Antonin Mercie, whose works are found in some of the most important public sites in France. His signature is on the base of the piece.