A New York art gallery has temporarily removed an Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson from the auction block.
The Vered Gallery in East Hampton says enormous interest prompted the decision. There’s renewed interest in all things Michael Jackson since his death. The auction was to close Sunday.
The 30-by-26-inch painting shows a smiling Michael Jackson in a red jacket from his “Thriller” days. Pre-sale estimates ranged anywhere from $1 million to $10 million.
Gallery co-owner Janet Lehr says in a statement she wants to offer the 1984 work to “the greatest number of prospective purchasers.”
The portrait is reportedly owned by a New York collector.
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