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[MJSunshine]

Since we are the ultimate photo collecotrs here, I think this news is great.
I guess those are the rumored pics Michael wanted to use for the Invincible album cover, but which were rejected by Sony.
Looking forward to June 22nd

I have translated the article with Google as it only seemed to be published in French and Spanish media:


French auction of rare photographs of Michael Jackson

A series of unpublished pictures of the "King of Pop", taken in Paris by Arno Bani in 1999, will be auctioned starting in September.

The announcement was made by the auction house Pierre Bergé & Associés, which announced the presentation of images for next Tuesday 22 June.

The photos are "unique and unprecedented", according to spokesmen for the auction house, who heads the French businessman Pierre Bergé and patrons.

Sellers stressed its "artistic and unique," but would not say how many shots are there in total, where or how they were made, nor why the author took so long to decide to disclose them.
Source: http://www.publimetro.cl

[MJSunshine]

There will be a special catalog out in October, the auction will take place in December.
From the site of the auction house:

Early December 2010, Pierre Bergé & Associés will organize an exceptional auction of Michael Jackson’s unpublished portraits.

These photographs of the pop king are the result of an extraordinary adventure lived by a young French photographer, Arno Bani, to whom the star exceptionally entrusted his image.

Arno Bani, entirely free in the production of this session, created 4 different artistic scénarii and chose the greatest fashion professionals to work with him: Yves Saint Laurent, François Lesage, Topolino, Seb Bascle, Frédérique Lorca and Maïda, etc.

During this sale, 12 unique and never disclosed portraits, numbered 1 of 1, as well as the contact boards of this photography session, among which those selected by Michael Jackson himself, will be presented for auction.

This auction, organized by Pierre Bergé & Associés, will undoubtedly give rise to considerable interest among the collectors but also the fans of the pop star.

The catalog of this sale will be available from October in co-edition with Editions du Chêne - Hachette Group, and distributed internationally.

Furthermore, a luxury box including a photograph from this session will be proposed in limited edition.
Source: http://www.pba-aucti...haeljackson.com

[MJSunshine]

[MJSunshine]

Exceptional auction of unique, artistic and unpublished portraits of Michael Jackson
The unique testimony of an artistic free hand given to Arno Bani

December 13th, 2010, Pierre Bergé & Associés will organize an exceptional auction of Michael Jackson's unpublished portraits.

These photographs of the pop king are the result of an extraordinary adventure lived by a young French photographer, Arno Bani, to whom the star exceptionally entrusted his image.

Arno Bani, entirely free in the production of this session, created 4 different artistic scénarii and chose the greatest fashion professionals to work with him: Yves Saint Laurent, François Lesage, Topolino, Seb Bascle, Frédérique Lorca and Maïda, etc.

During this sale, 12 unique and never disclosed portraits, numbered 1 of 1, as well as the contact boards of this photography session, among which those selected by Michael Jackson himself, will be presented for auction.

This auction, organized by Pierre Bergé & Associés, will undoubtedly give rise to considerable interest among the collectors but also the fans of the pop star.

The catalog of this sale will be available from October in co-edition with Éditions du Chêne - Hachette Group, and distributed internationally.

Furthermore, a luxury box including a photograph from this session will be proposed in limited edition.

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You can check out the three available editions of the auction catalog here: http://auctioncatalo...reservez-en.php

1) Luxury boxes Collector



in limited edition of 2009 copies
Edition : Pierre Bergé & Associés

4 photographic prints with picture mount, numbered, dated 2010 and signed by Arno Bani
29,8 x 23,1 cm

Sales catalogue
29,8 x 23 cm
224 pages
Bound, Hardcover

All in a 38.5 x 31.2 x 3.8cm cardboard box
Bilingual Edition: French and English

On site : 1 000 €
Home delivery between 1 020 € et 1 070 €

2) Sales catalogue - Large size



Coedition : Éditions du Chêne and Pierre Bergé & Associés

21 x 27 cm
208 pages
Bound, Hardcover

Available in French or English

On site : 42,75 €
By mail : 45 €

ISBN : 978-2-81230-338-8

3)  Sales catalogue - Small size



Coedition : Éditions du Chêne and Pierre Bergé & Associés

17 x 21,8 cm
208 pages
Paperback, soft cover

Available in French or English

On site : 18,91 €
By mail : 19,90 €

ISBN : 978-2-81230-339-5

[Black Porsche]

I think the photographs are incredible, brilliant and innovative, just like Michael.  I wonder if it was Michael's idea or Mr. Bani's idea to add the blue patch over his eye.  Hard to understand Sony's rejection.