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Andy Warhol's Michael Jackson Portrait Sold By Vered Gallery In East Hampton

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| 08/19/09 12:43 AM | AP

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FILE - This undated photo provided by the Vered Gallery in East Hampton, N.Y., shows Andy Warhol's "Michael Jackson 1984," a 30-by-26-inch painting of the pop star in a red jacket from his 1980s "Thriller" days. The Vered Gallery in East Hampton, has sold the Andy Warhol portrait. Gallery co-owner Janet Lehr did not reveal the final bid price, but did say it was above a million dollars. (AP Photo/Vered Gallery, File)

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — A New York art gallery has sold an Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson, but won't reveal the purchase price or the buyer.

The Vered Gallery in East Hampton sold the 30-by-26-inch painting showing a smiling Jackson in a red jacket from his 1980s "Thriller" days to a buyer who requested anonymity.

The auction, which closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday, was conducted online, by phone and at the gallery. The seller is a private collector.

Gallery co-owner Janet Lehr would not disclose the final bid price, but did say it was more than a million dollars.

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — A New York art gallery has sold an Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson, but won't reveal the purchase price or the buyer. The Vered Gallery in East Hampton sold the 30-...
EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — A New York art gallery has sold an Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson, but won't reveal the purchase price or the buyer. The Vered Gallery in East Hampton sold the 30-...
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- LMPE I'm a Fan of LMPE 66 fans permalink

Warhol never saw Jackson turn weird.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:39 AM on 08/21/2009
- Marrymeplease I'm a Fan of Marrymeplease 21 fans permalink

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL!!!!!!! Despite what people say about you, you were a human being and only God has the right to judge you. Wish you were here. Rest In Peace.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:59 PM on 08/28/2009
- AuntiepoppyCock I'm a Fan of AuntiepoppyCock 20 fans permalink
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Beautiful work... This is why Warhol still makes the news. I hope whoever purchased it will allow others to view it up close in person... pick me pick me.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:59 PM on 08/20/2009
- nisha I'm a Fan of nisha 2 fans permalink

Gorgeous! Should be in a museum!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:07 AM on 08/20/2009
- rsprags I'm a Fan of rsprags 26 fans permalink

I love the painting, great graphics!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:30 AM on 08/20/2009
- comicpro I'm a Fan of comicpro 35 fans permalink
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Damn thats when Mike was still almost black!! That has got to be worth at least a forty ounce and a oz of some chronic!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:20 PM on 08/19/2009
- DemFem I'm a Fan of DemFem 7 fans permalink
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IMHO, this work does not look like any of Warhol's others in his series of portraits. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a fake.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:23 PM on 08/19/2009
- salieri I'm a Fan of salieri permalink
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10 minutes in photoshop

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:10 PM on 08/19/2009
- LaPoesie I'm a Fan of LaPoesie 2 fans permalink

what makes it so great is that they didn't have photoshop back then. if it weren't for warhol's influence on art there would probably be no photoshop.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:57 PM on 08/19/2009
- xherv I'm a Fan of xherv permalink

Well, not the same legitimacy for graphic art as high art, surely. Something like Photoshop is just a necessity for image and design professionals, but I'd definitely agree that it would be different if we hadn't turned on to celebrating graphic art as bona fide culture.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:08 PM on 08/19/2009
- DessLoch I'm a Fan of DessLoch 8 fans permalink

it's a painting, can't be photoshopped

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:22 AM on 08/21/2009
- firewmn I'm a Fan of firewmn 59 fans permalink
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Awesome Pic.. I would buy it if I had the $$

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:44 PM on 08/19/2009
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