USA MICHAEL JACKSON AUCTION

epa02078907 An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions courtesy of Colomostile on 14 March 2010 shows one of a pair of hand carved, gilt wood armchairs topped with crown, upholstered in red velvet with gold thread crown over double headed eagle embroidery. The chairs, matching the Tsar Nikolai’s Throne from the collection ‘Kalamos’ designed by Studio Technico CS and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson ordered the chairs for his mansion in Kent, England, where he was to stay during the ‘This Is It’ concert series in London. It is one of some 22 pieces of furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson to be part of Julien’s three-day ‘Music Icons’ auction, due to take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, USA, on 25 June 2010. The furniture collection is expected to fetch well over 1 million USD (0.73 million euros). EPA/PHOTO COURTESY OF COLOMBOSTILE / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES