The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction Summer 2022

Lot #203:

Michael Jackson's Personally Owned, Favorite Over-Sized Photograph Of Himself Hand-Annotated on Back

Michael Jackson's personally owned large color photograph that was his favorite of himself, and that he kept displayed at Neverland. He has handwritten, "Best XXX" on the verso in blue ballpoint pen. The photograph is matted and framed in a beautiful gold frame. From the personal collection of Frank Cascio., Michael's personal assistant who became his personal manager. Frank met Michael in 1984, when Michael was at the peak of his career. For the next 25 years Frank's family travelled the world with the superstar and Michael became a part of their family. spending many Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays and birthdays. According to Cascio, Michael would spend time living at his family's home in New Jersey and Michael even had a recording studio built in Frank's home where he began recording various songs. When Frank was 18, I became Michael’s assistant and then went on to become his manager. Over their 25-year relationship Michael gave Frank many items that were his personal property. Framed to measure 17.75 x 20.75. Very good condition. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Frank Cascio and a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.