An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows the original oil study on board for the work commissioned by Michael Jackson titled 'Prince, The Boy King.' by US artist David Nordahl. The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows a detail of a custom metallic black suit jacket covered with black sequins sewn flat to the fabric with invisible thread. The jacket contains a black silk lining, and a Bill Whitten tag. Whitten was the Jacksons costumer for this tour. The jacket also features an embroidered crown over insignia patch at left chest reading, 'Gibralter, Mounts Insignia Calpe, The Suffolk.' The jacket was worn by Michael Jackson throughout the Victory tour with the Jacksons which grossed a record seventy-five million dollars. The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows a 1980s designer sleeveless turquoise shirt with an image of cherubs surrounding a heart, with text reading text 'n'y a plus que l'amour / sauf amour.' The shirt features quite prominently in Jackson's video for his third single from the Thriller album, 'Beat It.' The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows a custom metallic black suit jacket covered with black sequins sewn flat to the fabric with invisible thread. The jacket contains a black silk lining, and a Bill Whitten tag. Whitten was the Jacksons costumer for this tour. The jacket also features an embroidered crown over insignia patch at left chest reading, 'Gibralter, Mounts Insignia Calpe, The Suffolk.' The jacket was worn by Michael Jackson throughout the Victory tour with the Jacksons which grossed a record seventy-five million dollars. The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows a detail of a custom metallic black suit jacket covered with black sequins sewn flat to the fabric with invisible thread. The jacket contains a black silk lining, and a Bill Whitten tag. Whitten was the Jacksons costumer for this tour. The jacket also features an embroidered crown over insignia patch at left chest reading, 'Gibralter, Mounts Insignia Calpe, The Suffolk.' The jacket was worn by Michael Jackson throughout the Victory tour with the Jacksons which grossed a record seventy-five million dollars. The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows a custom-designed white cotton, right-hand glove completely covered in clear Swarovski loch rosen crystals. This crystal covered glove is one of the most recognized pieces of wardrobe in the history of pop culture. After Jackson's performance on the 1983 Motown 25 television special, where he performed the moonwalk for the first time, the glove became one of the most iconic elements of Jackson's signature look. It was at this time that Jackson invested in five custom created, hand-sewn gloves incorporating hundreds of Swarovski crystals. The gloves were commissioned for the Jackson's 1984 Victory tour where Michael performed in fifty-five concerts with his brothers. This is glove number three of the five that were produced for and worn by Michael Jackson during the Victory tour. The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows Silver MTV Moonman award on round metal base with plaque reading in full, 'Video Music Award 1994-1995 Best Dance Video Roger Davies Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson 'Scream'.' The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows a black Riddell football helmet with Super Bowl XXVII logos. The helmet is signed in white pen 'Love Michael Jackson.' Jackson performed four songs during this halftime show and it was famously the first Super Bowl where the audience figures actually increased during the half-time show. The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows a red leather J. Palo or J. Park?, Michael Jackson 'Beat It' style jacket. The jacket was originally donated to a charity and given to an ill child. The child was subsequently invited to Neverland Ranch, and he wore the jacket to the ranch. When the child met Michael Jackson at the ranch he asked him to sign the jacket. The jacket is signed on the right chest in black felt tip pen, 'Love Michael Jackson.' This jacket is accompanies by a letter from the boy's mother outlining the sequence of events. The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows a red leather J. Palo or J. Park?, Michael Jackson 'Beat It' style jacket. The jacket was originally donated to a charity and given to an ill child. The child was subsequently invited to Neverland Ranch, and he wore the jacket to the ranch. When the child met Michael Jackson at the ranch he asked him to sign the jacket. The jacket is signed on the right chest in black felt tip pen, 'Love Michael Jackson.' This jacket is accompanies by a letter from the boy's mother outlining the sequence of events. The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows a custom created blue spandex and silk sleeveless shirt with zipper side closure and Velcro at waist to keep shirt in place during performance. The front tail of the shirt is signed in black marker, 'To Bush Love always Michael Jackson.' This iconic shirt was worn by Jackson throughout the 1984 Victory tour with his brothers, Michael Jackson donated all of his earnings from this concert, five million dollars, to various charities. The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows a black Riddell football helmet with Super Bowl XXVII logos. The helmet is signed in white pen 'Love Michael Jackson.' Jackson performed four songs during this halftime show and it was famously the first Super Bowl where the audience figures actually increased during the half-time show. The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions on 14 March 2010 shows a 1980s designer sleeveless turquoise shirt with an image of cherubs surrounding a heart, with text reading text 'n'y a plus que l'amour / sauf amour.' The shirt features quite prominently in Jackson's video for his third single from the Thriller album, 'Beat It.' The piece of memorabilia will be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. EPA/SHAAN KOKIN / JULIENS AUCTIONS / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions courtesy of Colomostile on 14 March 2010 shows a whimsical, wall mounted console table with cherry wood frame and additional carvings flanking the sides. The chest is lacquered and decorated in Giotto's pictorial colors with twenty three carat red gold details, featuring inlays of rosewood, ambonia briar and madronia briar. The piece is titled 'San Marco' designed by Giovanni Maria Malerba di Busca and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson ordered the table for his mansion in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the 'This Is It' concert series in London. It is one of some 22 pieces of furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson to be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. The furniture collection is expected to fetch well over 1 million USD (0.73 million euros). EPA/PHOTO COURTESY OF COLOMBOSTILE / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions courtesy of Colomostile on 14 March 2010 shows a whimsical wooden bergere, 'Swarovski,' upholstered in button tufted metallic leather with platinum gold leafing and Swarovski crystals. The chair is from the collection 'Haute Couture' and designed by Carlo Rampazzi and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson ordered the chair for his mansion in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the 'This Is It' concert series in London. It is one of some 22 pieces of furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson to be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. The furniture collection is expected to fetch well over 1 million USD (0.73 million euros). EPA/PHOTO COURTESY OF COLOMBOSTILE / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions courtesy of Colomostile on 14 March 2010 shows a round top table made of bird's eye maple, ash briar and madrona briar with inlay table top. The table is in the Empire style from the collection 'Treasures' designed by Studio Technico CS and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson ordered the table for his mansion in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the 'This Is It' concert series in London. It is one of some 22 pieces of furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson to be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. The furniture collection is expected to fetch well over 1 million USD (0.73 million euros). EPA/PHOTO COURTESY OF COLOMBOSTILE / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions courtesy of Colomostile on 14 March 2010 shows one of a pair of hand carved, gilt wood armchairs topped with crown, upholstered in red velvet with gold thread crown over double headed eagle embroidery. The chairs, matching the Tsar Nikolai's Throne from the collection 'Kalamos' designed by Studio Technico CS and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson ordered the chairs for his mansion in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the 'This Is It' concert series in London. It is one of some 22 pieces of furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson to be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. The furniture collection is expected to fetch well over 1 million USD (0.73 million euros). EPA/PHOTO COURTESY OF COLOMBOSTILE / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions courtesy of Colomostile on 14 March 2010 shows a parcel gilt, ebonized wood writing desk with mother of pearl and precious wood inlay, and French gold bathed brass elements, finished with an antiqued patina finish. The 17th century style desk from the collection 'Il '600' is designed by Maurizio Chiari and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson ordered the desk for his mansion in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the 'This Is It' concert series in London. It is one of some 22 pieces of furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson to be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. The furniture collection is expected to fetch well over 1 million USD (0.73 million euros). EPA/PHOTO COURTESY OF COLOMBOSTILE / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions courtesy of Colomostile on 14 March 2010 shows a monumental parcel gilt nine seat sofa in three pieces of carved solid wood with red velvet button tufted upholstery and details in 24 carat gold that was ordered by Michael Jackson for the sets of his 'This Is It' concert series in London, Britain, for a retail price of nearly USD215,000. It is one of some 22 pieces of furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson to be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. The furniture collection is expected to fetch well over 1 million USD (0.73 million euros). EPA/PHOTO COURTESY OF COLOMBOSTILE / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions courtesy of Colomostile on 14 March 2010 shows a bergere upholstered in faux leopard fur and edged in Ostrich feathers, with custom painted design and front lucite legs. The chair is titled the 'Haute Couture' Wild Cat designed by Carlo Rampazzi and handmade in Italy by Colombostile. Michael Jackson ordered the chair for his mansion in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the 'This Is It' concert series in London for a retail price of over USD 26,000. It is one of some 22 pieces of furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson to be part of Julien's three-day 'Music Icons' auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. The furniture collection is expected to fetch well over 1 million USD (0.73 million euros). EPA/PHOTO COURTESY OF COLOMBOSTILE / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
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