Re: Michael Jackson's home being recreated
Got some photos and some info about the furniture and the prices.
Furniture commissioned by King of Pop to furnish the house where he planned to live during his string of comeback London concerts are to go under the hammer. Jackson died just weeks before the shows were due to kick off and he never got to see the furniture in place at the address in Kent, UK, for his This Is It concerts at London’s 02 arena. The furniture is being sold by US auction house Julien’s Auctions at its Music Icons sale in Las Vegas this June.
A group of four parcel gilt carved solid wood side chairs with red fabric upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are in the Empire style from the collection "Treasures" designed by Giovanni Maria Malerba di Busca and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson commissioned the chairs for his residence in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of nearly $19,000.00 USD. 36 by 21 by 25 inches Estimate: $11,500 - $12,500 USD
An abstract upholstered pouf in textured red velvet from the "Smoke" collection designed by Marina Bani and Marco Penati and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson commissioned this piece for his residence in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of $7,000 USD. 18 by 59 by 37 inches Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500 USD
A hand carved, parcel gilt table with black Portoro marble top. The table is in the Empire style from the collection "Kalamos" designed by Studio Technico CS and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson commissioned the table for his residence in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of over $25,000.00. 17 by 50 by 27 inches Estimate: $15,500 - $20,000 USD
A three seat sofa upholstered in metallic silk damask with tassel passementerie at base. This sofa is in the classic style from the "Evros" collection and was designed by Roberto Nicolai and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson commissioned this piece for his residence in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of over $17,000.00. 38.5 by 108 by 45 inches Estimate: $10,500 - $15,000
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 commissioned the chairs for his residence in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of nearly $95,000.00. 46 by 40.5 by 41 inches Estimate: $57,000 - $60,000 USD
A wooden bergere, "Wild Cat," upholstered in faux leopard fur and edged in Ostrich feathers, with custom painted design and acrylic front legs. The chair is from the collection "Haute Couture" and designed by Carlo Rampazzi and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson commissioned the chair for his residence in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of over $26,000.00. 29 by 31 by 27 inches Estimate: $16,500 - $18,500 USD
A hand carved solid wood pouf with twenty three carat red gold leaf finish, upholstered in red velvet. The pouf is in the Baroque - eclectic style from the collection "D'Angio" designed by Giovanni Maria Malerba di Busca and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson commissioned the pouf for his residence in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of over $15,000.00. 19 by 26 inches Estimate: $9,500 - $12,000 USD
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. The sofa also features Medicean hard stone and wood inlay together with three roll pillows and upholstered armrest covers, the stole on back of sofa and floral printed decorative pillows not included. The curved sofa is in the eclectic/eclectic style from the collection "Esmeralda" designed by Giovanni Maria Malerba di Busca and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson commissioned this piece for one of the sets of his This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of nearly $215,000.00. 65 by 193 by 79 inches Estimate: $130,000 - $150,000 USD
A red velvet upholstered stool accented with gold welting on bronze gilt decorated carved wooden feet. This piece titled "La Dimora di un Gentleman" was designed by Jean Antoine Hierro Desvilles and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson commissioned this piece for his residence in Kent, England, were he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of over $17,000.00. 24.5 by 38 by 35 inches Estimate: $10,500 - $15,000 USD
A 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 commissioned the chair for his residence in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of nearly $27,000.00. 29 by 31 by 27 inches Estimate: $16,500 - $18,500 USD
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 commissioned the desk for his residence in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of over $190,000.00. 40 by 68 by 31.5 inches Estimate: $115,000 - $120,00 USD
A wooden bergere, "Shells," upholstered in button tufted sea foam green silk and encrusted in seashells, with silver leaf front legs. The chair is from the collection "Haute Couture" and designed by Carlo Rampazzi and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson commissioned the chair for his residence in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of over $27,000.00. 29 by 31 by 27 inches Estimate: $16,500 - $18,500 USD
An abstract upholstered armchair in red velvet from the "Smoke" collection designed by Marina Bani and Marco Penati and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson commissioned this piece for his residence in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the This Is It concert series in London, at the retail price of over $17,000.00. 37 by 67 by 45 inches Estimate: $11,000 - $15,000 USD
it's so sad...
