Michael Jackson Warhol painting sold

A portrait of Michael Jackson painted by the late artist Andy Warhold sold at auction Tuesday night for an undisclosed amount. One report gave the figure of 1 million dollars, but the gallery owner declined to give any figures.

The painting depicts a Thriller-era Jackson and was commissioned to celebrate the album's sales. Warhol painted a number of celebrities throughout his career, including Marilyn Monroe, Jacqueline Kennedy, Elvis Presley (Jackson onetime father-in-law), Elizabeth Taylor and more.

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Warhol's Jacko Art In London Ahead Of Sale

Andy Warhol's 198 portrait of Michael Jackson has gone on show at the O2 arena, before going under the hammer in New York later this month.

Time Magazine commissioned the King of Pop Art to paint the King of Pop to celebrate the world record breaking of Thriller, and its one of only five known Warhol-Jackson portraits.

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