Michael Jackson Photo by French Photographer Arno Bani Sells for Just Under $35,000

PARIS (REUTERS).-A photograph of Michael Jackson posing as an Egyptian pharaoh sold for 26,000 euros ($34,880) Monday at an auction featuring four never-before-seen portraits of the “King of Pop.” The portrait of the late “Thriller” singer as a pharaoh, dressed in a gold cape and with dark shaded eyes, was bought at the Paris auction by Ora-Ito designer Ito Morabito. With the added commission, the final price ran at 32,240 euros. “I have been a fan since I was born,” Morabito said. “It is unique and really represents who he was. 50 percent man, 50 percent god.” Since his sudden death in June 2009 due to an overdose of drugs, Jackson photos and memorabilia have sold for record prices. The “Billie Jean” singer’s trademark white glove sold at an auction of Jackson memorabilia for $350,000 last year in November, a few months after his death. A posthumous

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