Wandering Woman, Bronze, ex. Michael Jackson
Wandering Woman, Bronze, ex. Michael Jackson.
Sculptor: X. Raphanel (French, 20th Century), 25" x 9.4" (63.5 x 24 cm), bronze statue of a woman in a peasant dress.
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. He was particularly fond of bronze sculpted figures, many of which could be found on the grounds of his ranch.
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 640
A notarized letter of provenance from the consignor will be provided with this lot.
Please note: Lots 1 - 35 and 51 - 80 will ship from Southern California. Guernsey's can put bidders in contact with a recommended shipper for a quote.
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Wandering Woman, Bronze, ex. Michael Jackson.
Sculptor: X. Raphanel (French, 20th Century), 25" x 9.4" (63.5 x 24 cm), bronze statue of a woman in a peasant dress.
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. He was particularly fond of bronze sculpted figures, many of which could be found on the grounds of his ranch.
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 640
A notarized letter of provenance from the consignor will be provided with this lot.
Please note: Lots 1 - 35 and 51 - 80 will ship from Southern California. Guernsey's can put bidders in contact with a recommended shipper for a quote.
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