Furniture from Michael Jackson's last residence went under the hammer in Beverly Hills on Saturday. Many pieces are well-known due to crime scene photos shown in the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor.
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Furniture from Michael Jackson's last residence went under the hammer in Beverly Hills on Saturday. Many pieces are well-known due to crime scene photos shown in the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor.
The contents of 100 North Carolwood Drive, Jackson's last residence, were not owned by the pop singer, but their value may skyrocket due to the personal touches added by the pop icon and his children in the months before his death.
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The contents of 100 North Carolwood Drive, Jackson's last residence, were not owned by the pop singer, but their value may skyrocket due to the personal touches added by the pop icon and his children in the months before his death.
On sale is a Victorian revival style armoire from Jackson's master bedroom. On the mirror is a handwritten message: "Train, perfection March April Full out May."
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On sale is a Victorian revival style armoire from Jackson's master bedroom. On the mirror is a handwritten message: "Train, perfection March April Full out May."
A chalkboard left behind in Jackson's kitchen retains notes written by the singer's children. The note, attached to a 26-inch-tall ceramic rooster, reads "love Daddy/ I (heart) Daddy/ Smile it's for free."
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A chalkboard left behind in Jackson's kitchen retains notes written by the singer's children. The note, attached to a 26-inch-tall ceramic rooster, reads "love Daddy/ I (heart) Daddy/ Smile it's for free."
The auction house's recreation of the bedroom where Jackson died. The nightstand seen next to the death bed in coroner's photos, bearing numerous bottles of sedatives and other drugs, is for sale. The "French occasional table" is listed for between $300 and $500.
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The auction house's recreation of the bedroom where Jackson died. The nightstand seen next to the death bed in coroner's photos, bearing numerous bottles of sedatives and other drugs, is for sale. The "French occasional table" is listed for between $300 and $500.
The auction house backed away from selling the bed in which Jackson received the fatal dose of propofol after a personal request from the singer's mother, Katherine Jackson. A bed-sized memorial covered with love notes from Jackson fans has replaced the death bed.
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The auction house backed away from selling the bed in which Jackson received the fatal dose of propofol after a personal request from the singer's mother, Katherine Jackson. A bed-sized memorial covered with love notes from Jackson fans has replaced the death bed.
This figurine by Dimitri Chiparus entitled "Five Dancers" was expected to fetch between $1,500 - $2,500.
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This figurine by Dimitri Chiparus entitled "Five Dancers" was expected to fetch between $1,500 - $2,500.
This Christmas tree ornament, with a reference to Jackson's 1991 song "Heal the World", was on display at the Beverly Hills auction.
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This Christmas tree ornament, with a reference to Jackson's 1991 song "Heal the World", was on display at the Beverly Hills auction.
This set of Chippendale style chairs were expected to fetch between $800 - $1,200. The Regency style dining table was priced at $800 - $1,000.
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This set of Chippendale style chairs were expected to fetch between $800 - $1,200. The Regency style dining table was priced at $800 - $1,000.
This dresser included Victorian horn ink and desk set (center) and a pair of continental lidded horn vessels with silver mounted figural lids, both expected to bring in between $300 -$500. The Maitland-Smith Chippendale style partners desk upon which they items were situated was priced at $2,000 - $4,000.
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This dresser included Victorian horn ink and desk set (center) and a pair of continental lidded horn vessels with silver mounted figural lids, both expected to bring in between $300 -$500. The Maitland-Smith Chippendale style partners desk upon which they items were situated was priced at $2,000 - $4,000.
Another featured item was this federal style secretary desk with highly figured polished wood. It was expected to bring in between $800 - $1,200.
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Another featured item was this federal style secretary desk with highly figured polished wood. It was expected to bring in between $800 - $1,200.