Pair of Gilt Tripods w Glass Bowls, ex. Michael Jackson

Pair of Gilt Tripods w Glass Bowls, ex. Michael Jackson.

Height 35" diameter 14.5" (height 89 diameter 36.8 cm), pair of Neoclassical style gilded figural tripod stands with decorative glass bowls.

As "The King of Pop," Michael Jackson acquired many beautiful objects, joyfully decorating his fabled ranch and amusement park in Santa Barbara County, California. Due to the entertainer's enormous global popularity, he had virtually unlimited funds with which to purchase treasured objects. Michael adorned his home with many ornate and outspoken antiques which he would buy on extravagant shopping sprees at the finest antique dealers, such as these gilt tripods with glass bowls.

In 2009, a major auction of Michael's possessions was to be held. A true "headliner", there was great excitement over the coming event. Legal issues arose however, and the auction was cancelled. Michael Jackson fans around the world were terribly disappointed.

One passionate fan, however, did not give up. Determined to own some of Michael's treasures, he pursued the matter and in the end, was able to acquire this figure and the approximately sixty five other sculptures in this auction from the Michael Jackson Collection. It is believed that these objects are the only items from the cancelled "King of Pop" Auction ever to be sold.

Provenance: Julien's Auctions; The Collection of the King of Pop: Michael Jackson, April 22-25, 2009, Lot 215

A notarized letter of provenance from the consignor will be provided with this lot.

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