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MJ Memorabilia in 2026: Julien's and Sotheby's Auctions

The public market for Michael Jackson memorabilia moves roughly USD 40 million a year through five serious auction houses — Julien's, Sotheby's, Bonhams, Heritage and Christie's. Each one covers a tier: from the USD 80 tour program to the red military jacket from Thriller that hit USD 1.8 million. The problem is that 80% of what circulates is fake. This guide lays out the 2026 calendar, real prices by category, how to authenticate with LOA/Beckett/PSA, how to bid online from abroad, and where to start with USD 200 before thinking about six-figure pieces.

Curadoria Voyspark · May 24