Image Dimensions: 13 x 10 1/4 in (33 x 26 cm)
Framed Dimensions: 20 7/8 x 18 1/8 in (53 x 46.1 cm)

Provenance and Authentication:
According to the Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) provided by the consignor, this collectible was subjected to a forensic examination. The accompanying documentation states that the signatures were evaluated with reference to multiple characteristics, including ink deposition, material and aging characteristics, stylistic consistency, and historical context. Based on the examination described in these documents, the authentication provider concluded that the findings were consistent with the attributed signatures. The LOA and COA provided by the consignor accompany the lot.

A pencil sketch depicting Mickey Mouse, bearing the signature of Michael Jackson in the lower portion of the composition. The character is rendered in a loose, spontaneous manner, with visible construction lines, repeated contours, and lightly adjusted passages that preserve the immediate character of a hand-drawn sketch.

The Mickey Mouse subject is particularly relevant in connection with Michael Jackson, whose well-known fascination with Disney characters, animation, fantasy, and childhood imagery formed an important part of his public and private collecting interests. The instantly recognizable Disney character gives the piece strong crossover appeal among collectors of music, entertainment, animation, and celebrity memorabilia.

The signature is executed with substantially darker and more assertive strokes than the surrounding pencil drawing. Its abbreviated construction, tall initial movement, tightly overlapping central strokes, sweeping extensions, and rapid overall execution correspond with characteristics frequently observed in Michael Jackson's autograph style. The writing displays fluid movement and natural changes in pressure, while its placement within the lower portion of the drawing integrates naturally with the composition.

Combining one of popular culture's most recognizable animated characters with the signature of one of the most influential entertainers of the twentieth century, the piece presents an appealing intersection of music and animation collecting.

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