On October 23rd, an auction of beloved items once owned by Michael Jackson will be sold online by Guernsey’s. The items can be previewed and bid upon now at Liveauctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and Bidsquare.com.

In 2009, a major collection of exceptional items owned by Michael Jackson, world famous entertainer and global icon, were going to be auctioned. Many of the items adorned Michael’s fabled Santa Barbara ranch and private amusement park. Legal issues arose however, and the auction was cancelled. Michael’s countless fans around the world were terribly disappointed to have lost the chance to acquire treasures once owned by the legendary performer.

One fan was so upset that he pursued the matter legally and, after a multi-year effort, became the only person given access to Michael’s Collection. He acquired forty-eight bronze sculptures along with an array of other beloved items once owned by the legendary performer. Now, more than a decade later, the collector has decided to share Michael’s cherished items with the world and give fans the chance to own a piece of the King of Pop’s legacy.

Prospective bidders should note that all of Michael’s items will be sold without minimum reserves. The Collection of the King of Pop: Michael Jackson Auction in 2009 was slated to have been a "blockbuster.” Although many of Michael’s possessions may never be sold, this beautiful collection will be. On October 23, you’ll have the chance to be amongst a handful of people around the world to own one of Michael’s beloved items.

For additional information, please contact visit Guernseys.com or contact the auction house in New York.

Those who would like to participate in this auction can view the full catalogue online, and leave advance absentee bids, as well as bid in real time as the sale is taking place at Liveauctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, and Bidsquare.com. All lots in the catalogue can be bid on through these online platforms prior to - and during - the auction, provided that the bidder has completed the separate online application process at Liveauctioneers.com, Invaluable.com or Bidsquare.com and has been approved for bidding.

Interested bidders should also review the Terms & Conditions, as well as the Bidder Agreement form, and the Absentee Bid form.

Guernsey's welcomes inquiries from the media regarding both past and upcoming events. PDF copies of the press release and links to media coverage of Treasures Once Owned by Michael Jackson are available below:

• Press Release (October 23)

• "Michael Jackson’s Curious Personal Art Collection (Plus the Jackson 5’s First Recording Contract) Are Up for Auction" (Artnet News - Oct. 13)

• "Guernsey’s to host long-awaited Michael Jackson sale Oct. 23" (ACN - Oct. 8)

• "At Auction October 23 A Joyful Collection of Bronze Sculptures Formerly The Property of Michael Jackson" (Bidsquare - Sept. 30)