Live Auction

LW: Asian Art, Jewelry & Estate Collections

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 06:00PM EDT
Lot 57

BASEBALL BEARING SIGNATURE READING 'MICHAEL JACKSON'

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$50 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
A Wilson Little League horsehide baseball featuring red stitched seams and printed manufacturer markings including "Wilson Horsehide Cover" and "Little League," together with the model designation and cushioned cork center stamp; prominently displayed across one of the panels is a large autograph attributed to Michael Jackson written in bold black ink, with fluid looping strokes and elongated letterforms characteristic of the singer's widely recognized signature style; the light-colored horsehide surface provides strong visual contrast against the dark signature, allowing the autograph to stand out clearly across the panel; the baseball retains the classic stitched construction associated with traditional American baseballs, while the presence of the autograph transforms the object from a standard sporting item into a piece of music history memorabilia associated with one of the most influential performers of the twentieth century.

Note: Michael Jackson is widely regarded as one of the most influential entertainers in modern music history, whose groundbreaking albums, performances, and music videos reshaped global popular culture. His career spanned several decades and produced iconic works such as Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous, establishing him as a central figure in the development of contemporary pop music. Memorabilia bearing his autograph-particularly items signed during his lifetime-remain highly desirable among collectors of music and entertainment history.