USA MICHAEL JACKSON AUCTION

epa02078909 An undated handout photo provided by Juliens Auctions courtesy of Colomostile on 14 March 2010 shows an abstract upholstered couch in red velvet from the ‘Smoke’ collection designed by Marina Bani and Marco Penati and handmade in Italy to exacting specifications by Colombostile. Michael Jackson ordered the couch 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